Pete & Miriam Williams: We are a family of four living in Taipei, Taiwan, on mission for God. We enjoy good food, being in the mountains, and our 2 girls love playing in parks. We are very thankful that Taipei has all of these in abundance. We are Weak, but He is Strong Living in Taiwan, […]
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Post Event Reflection On 4th April, cross-cultural workers, mentors and sending churches gathered for a significant conversation around resilience, care, and the practice of direct sending. Hosted by the Unreached Network, this was a unique opportunity to learn from lived experiences, share wisdom across contexts, and grow together as a movement. Laura Webb shared key
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Dedicated to my friends who remain, despite the miles between us. I’m so grateful to you. Saying goodbye ‘It’s only a 4-hour flight away.’ I sobbed. I could just about see through my flood of tears. My friend’s blonde hair against the form of my 2-year old’s head as they embraced. My toddler’s chubby arms
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In our increasingly global world, we will encounter Third Culture Kids from every walk of life. Learn how we can better offer support here.
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Tips on caring for returners as they come back for visits or long term.
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Ian Geary writes a book review and draws on parallels from within his own life.
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Nabil Costa shares his personal journey to advocate for his son, Christopher, and reflects on how Lebanon has changed over the past decade to more inclusive.
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In Parts 1&2, Hayat shared some of her experiences as a single female living in an Arabic speaking part of the world, then shared some wisdom from Romans 12 on finding our place in belonging. In this final part, Hayat shares some helpful tips and insights for those involved in supporting and sending singles overseas.
One family here have taken me in and consider me to be one of theirs. I’m expected to celebrate Eids with them, to come over for iftar (the daily breaking of fast meal during Ramadan, the month of fasting), to visit on at least a weekly basis (ideally from dawn to dusk). It’s a joy
One of my favourite things about the Arabic speaking world is the high value placed on hospitality and the extended family. Living in this part of the world, it is rare that I would be asked questions typical to a western culture upon introducing myself to someone. “What’s your name?” “What do you do?” are
While loss is an unavoidable part of life this side of eternity, many have noted that cross-cultural living comes with more loss than usual. Moving to a new culture, whether by choice or necessity, involves leaving things behind – parts of your identity, people and places you love, perhaps the ability to speak in full
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Rachel Pieh Jones Shares 15 things she would like to tell her third culture kids. To reassure where life has been hard and to celebrate what has been amazing. Read more here https://rachelpiehjones.com/2013/03/1-things-i-want-to-tell-my-third-culture-kids/
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Photo Credit: baerchen57 via Compfight cc First published www.towinsome.com If you had nothing but the Bible as a guide, what would you do to celebrate Jesus’ birth? I’m wondering because here in my Middle Eastern country Christmas isn’t celebrated at all. Yes, some of the bigger shops sell lights and fake trees, and Starbucks even serves a gingerbread latte.
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When we moved to the middle east I discovered that there were loads of rules in my new home… which no one kept! As someone who grew up in Britain, this was hard for me to grasp. We all have our own worldviews and it was fun having this one challenged! Here is some examples
Octopuses are a big thing in my life at the moment. With 8 legs Octopus mums must slay at multitasking (hmm I could check Instagram whilst changing a nappy and loading the dishwasher…) Alas I am not an octopus. I digress. Octopuses are the current play-doh creature of choice to be made (by me!) in
Once again I find myself crouching down on my 6 year old son’s level and saying sorry. ‘Sorry son I shouldn’t have said those words when I got angry. I didn’t mean them. Will you forgive me?’ He smiles his ‘of course mummy’ and runs off to play. I tearfully go and put the kettle