6 Ways to Encourage from a Distance
May 3, 2021 11:14:44 AM Sarah Rymer Families, Hope, IDEAS projects, Life, Love, Relationships, Tips, community
To encourage means to make strong, to hearten, to give courage and hope to someone. Who in your life needs courage and hope today?
The upheaval of this past year has provided the opportunity to establish new norms and to think outside the box in every aspect of life, especially professionally.
Staying Behind: 5 Ways to Embrace Where You Are
Apr 19, 2021 11:04:25 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Education, IDEAS projects, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
Spring is my least favorite season of the year. Why? It’s allergy season, the season of sneezing and itchy eyes and generally not feeling great. This was true in Colorado; it’s worse in Jordan, where I’ve discovered that I’m allergic to olive pollen.
How to Pray for Your Nation
Mar 9, 2021 9:07:44 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, IDEAS projects, Life, Living Overseas, Tips, Lebanon, community
Many Americans are troubled by the state of the nation. It is an unusual feeling.
4 Tips to Adjust to a New Neighborhood
Feb 23, 2021 10:25:12 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Education, IDEAS projects, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
“Where can I make a phone call?” I asked my roommate who had lived in Casablanca for a year longer than I had. “There are no pay phones here,” she replied. Hmmm, I thought. Many people in the city don’t have the money for cell phones. How do they make calls?
Are You a Cultural Critic or a Cultural Learner?
Jan 18, 2021 11:08:10 AM Sarah Rymer IDEAS projects, Life, Tips, travel, Learning, Culture
Are you like me, just waiting for the world to open up so you can travel again? Can you hardly wait to buy that next airline ticket to take you overseas? I really get that. I’m right there with you. In the meantime, I’m learning to evaluate how I view the cultures of the places that I long to visit and to become better prepared to fully enjoy those cultures.
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Practicing What I Learned in 2020
Jan 11, 2021 8:21:16 AM Sarah Rymer Hope, Tips, Learning, community, Transformation
2020 was a year of reminders for many of us, including the fragility of humanity, the necessity of community, and the unpredictability of life. Entering into 2021, I've been thinking about how to put into practice what I learned in 2020.
4 Tips for Celebrating Corona Holidays
Dec 7, 2020 11:07:42 AM Sarah Rymer Jordan, Education, IDEAS projects, Life, Tips, Learning, Culture, community
In the midst of this challenging year, I had a great Thanksgiving. Our IDEAS community here in Jordan gathered for dinner, as we usually do. The difference this year?
7 Benefits of Gratitude
Nov 23, 2020 10:49:49 AM Sarah Rymer Healthcare & Wellness, Hope, Life, Relationships, Tips, Transformation
What is gratitude? Gratitude is an attitude of thankfulness and a desire to show appreciation. It's showing grace or kindness in response to receiving it. It's slowing down to observe, to be thoughtful, and to express thanks.
6 Tips to Live Cross-Culturally from Home
Sep 21, 2020 12:28:14 PM Sarah Rymer Tips, Language, Culture
Did you know that within the United States there are communities of people from every nation in the world? Where I live in Southern California, children from 170 nations are studying in the public schools.