Initially, I was thrilled with the idea of moving to the village of reindeer herders living at the end of the road on the Kamchatka peninsula. The journey to the village was an adventure in itself, requiring a 10-hour drive over a winding, bumpy g...

I sat in my room, unwilling to come out. I didn't care if I ever saw another person again.

Empty boxes are stacked by the door, ready for the recycling truck to come by. The kids are settled in their new rooms for the night. While my husband packed for his upcoming trip, I wondered, “Was this move a good idea?”

I wonder how often Jesus felt lonely. Not in the “there is no one around, to talk to” kind of lonely. I actually find it hard to believe that Jesus had the chance to feel that much. We often see Jesus surrounded by people by the dozens, hundreds, ...