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50 Signs You’re An American Expat In China

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422SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List “Only 3 of these didn’t apply to me!” our Within Reach Global missionary said. “This is so funny!” Disclaimer: you may not understand all the nuances between the lines, but this is exactly what many missionaries experience in China. I thought his was a great top 50 list. I too have experienced nearly every…

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Missions Exists Because Worship Doesn’t. What Does That Even Mean?

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486SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List  If you care about Christian missions at all, you’ve probably heard this phrase: “Missions exists because worship doesn’t.” – John Piper So what does that really mean? God’s purpose for the world is that the earth be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, like the waters cover the sea. …

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10 Things That Change Once You’ve Lived Overseas

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305SHARESShareTweetJoin Our List The expat overseas life is tough to explain, but this top 10 list sums up quite well the challenges and victories that one faces in the expat lifestyle. I resonate with all of these unique challenges that come with living a life abroad. For those of you who are missionaries and expats, read on…

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