by Justin Schneider on March 15, 2013
What is your plan of action when the political situation around you deteriorates to the point where your safety is at risk? A big part of my training as an attorney is managing risk. In risk management, the potential risk of an action or situation is weighed against the potential benefit. When the risk outweighs [...]
by Justin Schneider on February 15, 2013
After going to an Ash Wednesday service on Ash Wednesday, my wife and I were talking about the history of some of the practices most associate with Christianity yet possibly, or likely, have their roots in pagan rituals or practices. As it turns out, rabbits and eggs are ancient symbols of fertility, and several people [...]
by Justin Schneider on January 6, 2013
Not long after arriving in Thailand as a Christian aid worker, I felt like it was time to try some local cuisine: Thai beer. I enjoy a good beer and love trying local drinks that are well-made. On this particular occasion, my wife and I were with a Thai Christian who was showing us around [...]
by Justin Schneider on December 7, 2012
Only a month ago, the United States completed the most expensive, (seemingly) longest election season ever. If you thought you could avoid this through international living, I hate to burst your bubble, but it just gets more complicated. In this blog post I want to make a few practical recommendations on how to handle politics [...]
by Laura Parker on October 4, 2012
a Life Overseas will be officially launching November 15th. This collective blog-site will be a space to encourage, challenge, and help missionaries and humanitarian workers living overseas. Our articles will spark honest conversation, ask hard questions, and give glimpses into the realities of the missionary lifestyle. We have a line-up of writers from all over [...]