Feeling at home is a foreign concept to me as I live here in France. Cultural differences often make it hard to feel completely welcome. Things are rarely comfortable and safe enough to call home. Even as I continue to adapt and adjust to life in France, I still do not quite feel the sweetness … Continue reading Hospitality
Study abroad is often about the magnificent- the grand weekend trips to new cities, the new friends from all over the world, the spontaneous adventures that I’ll tell my grandkids about. I enjoy these big things- they are fun and exciting. I am so glad that they are a part of my time here in France. Study … Continue reading Small Joys
Studying abroad is a rollercoaster. It is an initial high of excitement followed by a long fall in confusion and discouragement. It is being humbled at the bottom, and moving upwards into growth and adjustment. What a joy it is to say that I am finally on the up. The past seven weeks have been … Continue reading Up and Up
I spent this past weekend in Barcelona with thirteen women who passionately pursue the Lord. What a sweet time it was. I came into this weekend needing encouragement. Encouragement that the goals I set for my study abroad would glorify God. Encouragement that in God’s strength, I am capable of doing what He has asked of … Continue reading Workers, not Master Builders
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