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When You Feel like a Failure at Witnessing
By PortalBot • January 26, 2021

Do you ever feel like me?  I know what I am supposed to do, but sometimes I feel guilty for not doing it well.  I suggest that most often, when we feel like we have failed, it is bec...

Top 10 Most Valuable Mindsets for MKs & TCKs
By PortalBot • January 11, 2021

We like Top Ten lists, don’t we? Bite-sized bits of information we can easily process and implement if we choose. Fashion trends. Vacation spots. I figure if it’s good enough for God’s Commandments...

Entering Well for MKs & TCKs - Transition Part II
By PortalBot • October 15, 2020

Ask adult TCKs about the most challenging transition of their lives, and they'll most likely say, "College" or University. 

It's not surprising, really. Where most young people enter...

12 Weird Things about Living in Canada
By PortalBot • September 14, 2020

Here are 12 weird things about living in Canada...from the perspectives of MKs (Missionary Kids) & TCKs (Third Culture Kids)!

Coming Full Circle
By PortalBot • August 31, 2020

Once an engineer at the marine terminals in Vancouver, life came full circle for Bill Wong when he returned to the same marine terminals, but this time as a Chaplain.

Pivot: A Kairos Story
By PortalBot • August 23, 2020

A story of momentum lost and momentum restored! The Kairos Course had huge momentum early in 2020. As the pandemic unfolded, the Simply Mobilizing team was forced to pause, pray, think and piv...

Choosing Home
By PortalBot • August 06, 2020

Ask any Third Culture Kid (TCK) where they are from, and the expected answer is, “I don’t know.” 

As TCKs, we are told that we are supposed to be on a quest for this illusive idea of home...

3 Canadian Hymns
By PortalBot • August 05, 2020

Looking at the lyrics of 3 Canadian hymns, and reflecting on worship through music. 

"It is not enough for most of us simply to hear the Word, or the sermon. If we are going to ...

A Community Living Toward Wholeness
By PortalBot • July 20, 2020

“Yes, I love Jesus Christ, but I don’t go to church.”

Over the years, I’ve heard similar statements from lots of people. Asked about church, they may say, “The teaching is good, the music...

Walking by Faith
By PortalBot • July 09, 2020

After all, isn't it God himself who provides us with a sincere and strong faith in Him? What does it mean to walk by faith? Read on for some contemplations on the topic of faith. 

Why Missions Fail without Collaboration
By PortalBot • June 22, 2020

We cannot afford to work alone. We accomplish far more, and the results are amazingly better, when we work together with others. Keep reading to find out 14 benefits of Collaboration in Missio...