Tag: Transitions
Grief—What about the Kids?
What impact does it have on a child who suddenly needs to leave the country that has been home?
Sometimes It’s the Little Things
The Importance of Grieving Well
These triggers—things that pop up suddenly and unexpectedly in the midst of life today but that take you back to then and there—are perfect examples of how grief triggers work.
Are You Ready for Transition? Again?
“Did you ever consider staying home? Getting settled and looking for a job?” This was the burning question I just had to ask.
Are You Ready? Again?
Before you are ready again you need to be fairly whole and healed from your past experience, otherwise it will be a dark cloud hanging over you, a feeling of something breathing down your neck, or a part of your unhealed heart which will slowly eat you from the inside.
Returning “Home”
Thinking through What Matters For Families
We continue to hear of cross-cultural workers and their families leaving China—often returning to a "home" culture that no longer feels quite like home. How can parents help their children through this transition?
So, How Are They Now?
A Follow-up on Chinese Christians after Their Expat Colleagues Had to Leave
Following up on Chinese Christians after their expat colleagues had to leave.
Life in Motion
A Resource for Those in Transition
A ten-week Bible study that encourages the internationally mobile to turn to see what the Bible says about transition.
China Expats and Home Church Support
One of the least discussed aspects of the expatriate’s experience is the role of the home support community, particularly that of the home church.
When the Gates Close and the Church Is Called to Care
The story of one church caring for those who had to leave China unexpectedly.