Milk Tea
Bowls of hot, brown water sat on the table before us. The blue and white ceramic bowls meant for rice held what we presumed was
Bowls of hot, brown water sat on the table before us. The blue and white ceramic bowls meant for rice held what we presumed was
I’ve had trouble knowing when to count and when not to. Take for example, March of 1996. Guest after guest stopped by our apartment for
Missionary service is the only way to truly prove your dedication to Jesus Christ. Or so I mistakenly thought—and upon which I built two decades
The moment you receive news that alters the course or direction of your life’s journey, everything is different. What felt secure or at least felt
Coming home? Fondly called the RE-ENTRY PROCESS, reverse culture shock is a formidable minefield. The unsuspecting could definitely be caught off guard. When our family
A school teacher has an ethical approach to her teaching. We could call it her PHILOSOPHY of teaching. Written or not, she acts out her
Forgive me, if I’m wrong. Maybe cultures do not always transform for the better. In my last blog, I entertained the story called THE WIDESPREAD
Were the good old days better? Were ancient cultures pure of malicious motives? Were those cultures never rude or cruel or greedy? One phenomenon in
The theme for August and September is the EXTENDED family and how the norms are passed on or ignored by the next generation. This cultural
Typical 5 Essay format: Introduction (hook, background, thesis) Body (transition statements and details), Conclusion (with a quick reference to the opposition, repeat of thesis, and an
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Ever since Lori Younker was a child, she’s been captivated by her international friendships. She is mesmerized by the power of short works to inspire true understanding of the cross-cultural experience and expands her writing skills in creative nonfiction, guiding others to do the same. These days she helps others capture their life history as well as their stories of faith.