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Pieces of Purple: MKs, This Book Gets You
By PortalBot • April 03, 2025

The book Pieces of Purple released by MK writer Michèle Phoenix, a faithful member of our Classic ReBoot teaching staff each summer, compiles over three decades of her research, teach...

Hope and Renewal in One Breakthrough Week
By PortalBot • November 29, 2024

Our guest, Sharon Patire explores her transformative experience at the RE-VIEW retreat, sharing her journey of healing and renewal after returning from years of ministry in the Middle Eas...

Classic ReBoot: From Transition to Transformation
By PortalBot • October 15, 2024

Transitioning to life in Canada after years spent abroad can feel like stepping into a new world. Malik shares some stories of transformation from Classic ReBoot 2024.

Returning Home for the First Time
By PortalBot • April 23, 2024

It was the 17th of November 2023. Our Biman Bangladesh Airlines evening flight began its somewhat rocky decent into Dhaka, Bangladesh. The city sprawled for miles with concrete apartment...

Lament of a Returning Missionary
By PortalBot • January 22, 2024

Loosely based on Psalm 13, here is a prayer of lament of a returning missionary. 

How long, Lord, will I miss our former HOME where I sobbed in frustration and prayed, pounding o...

Christmas Memories from Around the World
By PortalBot • December 18, 2023

Watermelon, Handprints and Fireworks ... What do they all have in common? They are all elements of favourite Christmas memories and traditions from our MORE Network staff, from around the...

Bonds Beyond Borders: The Impact of ReBoot on MKs
By PortalBot • October 10, 2023

There is something so beautiful about the quick bonds that form between MKs (Missionary Kids), who understand each other despite having drastically different life experiences. It’s like a breath of...

The Bittersweet of Travelling as an Adult TCK
By PortalBot • May 09, 2023

Over the last year, I took more flights than I ever have within a single year. I’ve had more time to be in these liminal spaces than ever before. As an adult TCK (Third Culture Kid), this has invit...

Risk-taking in the Canadian Wilderness
By PortalBot • April 24, 2023

What first came to mind when I was invited to the “Canadian wilderness” to help lead a Wilderness Camp for adult third culture kids (ATCKs) this past July was the book Hatchet 

Wilderness ReBoot: Solitude, Community & Mission
By PortalBot • January 16, 2023

Ben shares about how his love for the wilderness first started, and gives insight into what adult MKs (Missionary Kids) can expect at Wilderness ReBoot. 

The Busyness of an MK (Missionary Kid)
By PortalBot • November 30, 2022

I love airports.

The hustle and bustle. People of every nationality streaming past me. The endless possibilities of flights to every corner of the world.

As an adult now, I can ...

6 Gospel Truths for TCKs
By PortalBot • October 18, 2022

Ethan, an adult Missionary Kid, shares 6 gospel truths for Missionary Kids & Third Culture Kids ...

"While there are many positive things about growing up as Missionary Kids, we face ...