How to Discover the True Meaning of 'Home'

I wrote a reflection about how God has been teaching me the meaning of 'home'. Through my study abroad experience in Scotland, I've learned that our true citizenship is founded in heaven, with God. My piece was published on faithcounts.com ~ all credit and glory to God :).
http://faithcounts.com/homeward-bound-true-meaning-home/

Around the Table ~ Craig

Craig is a 3rd-year civil engineering student at the University of Edinburgh. I know Craig from Christian Union and the Mark Drama. Learn about how he uses his passion for running to honor God.

Around the Table ~ Nigel

Nigel is a first-year student studying chemical engineering at the University of Edinburgh. During my study abroad semester in Scotland, I got to know him more deeply. We all wrestle with questions about faith, and for Nigel, he said his longest journey was one of the heart and of the mind. He wanted to find something the world hadn't been able to give him.

Everyone has a story to share.
This is Nigel's story.

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Easter Holiday: 2 Weeks of Adventures in the United Kingdom

Incredibly thankful to all these people who took me in, hosted me, fed me, toured and explored with me. From Iceland to all around the U.K., my friends in England, Wales, and Scotland have made my Easter holiday all the more memorable.

SHOUT-OUTS

Wenbo
Thank you for visiting me in Edinburgh over Easter weekend. I enjoyed playing both tour guide and tourist with you as we rolled through the city in a car, fed the birds at swan lakes, climbed Arthur's Seat, played the ukulele on the meadows while eating haggis crisps and chocolate...enjoy the rest of your study abroad in Denmark :).

Maya
The one and only Maya, thank you for Harry Potter-ing it up with me at King's Cross station, walking with me along the Thames, eating ice cream from an ice cream truck, eating more food ie pizza from Pizza Express...hadn't seen you since last year so loved meeting up with you in London. We will definitely chess-it-up over the summer :). #fabiano

Nina
My Iceland travel buddy, we had a blast chasing the Northern Lights, eating ice cream at the top of the glass dome, eating chips from the local 24/7 grocery and watching the Food Network Channel (squealing when the Cincinnati episode of Guy Fieri's show came on)... enjoy the rest of your time in London and see you back in Cincinnati!

Megan
Our friendship was definitely a God thing, from first meeting you in Edinburgh back in January to recently visiting you in Wales! Thank you to you and your family (your mum, your dad, your sisters, your Nana and Taid) for welcoming me to Flint! From eating Welsh cakes at your grandparents' house to touring the castle to worshiping God on a Sunday morning together to watching your Disney trip home video, God's love is so evident in you and your family. Thank you, and just remember you already have a space reserved in my home when you visit America!

Amy
My awesome flatmate, thank you for hosting me in lovely Maidenhead, England. My favorite parts were eating toasties (all day every day), hearing my voice echoooo under the bridge, playing Super Smash Bros Brawl, and baking a (successful!) cheesecake. I am thankful for a flatmate and friend like you!

Liv
Another awesome flatmate, thank you to you and your family for having me over in the great border city of Carlisle! My penchant for all-things Roman was piqued with a walk along Hadrian's Wall,  wandering around the Roman fort and pretending to be a Roman soldier. My favorite part, though, was definitely experiencing Eurovision!!! I need to bring that TV show back to America. #riselikeaphoenix

Jansenn
Church friend, Filipino friend, all-around great friend, thanks to you and your family for hosting me in Brechin. From wandering through Glamis Castle, hiking the Arbroath cliffs, your mum cooking Filipino food, mall-hopping in Dundee... maraming salamat!





Now I'm back in Edinburgh, writing a paper, revising for an exam, and praising God for showing his amazing love through all these people.

Around the Table ~ Sam

Sam Stevens is a 1st-year student studying civil engineering at the University of Edinburgh. He is from Aberdeen, Scotland. I got to know Sam as a brother when we performed together in a play called "The Mark Drama". As I listened to his journey of transformation, I discovered how God has changed his life.

Everyone has a story to share.
This is Sam's story.

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