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  Why Me, A Stranger?

Why Me, A Stranger?

Carol Nakata2026-07-09T12:42:45-04:00July 9th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, changed lives, community, culture shock, difficult decisions, faith, friendship, mentoring, seeking truth, transformation|

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  How Can I Make Sure?

How Can I Make Sure?

Carol Nakata2026-07-09T12:42:36-04:00July 9th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, changed lives, church, community, faith, friendship, journey, mentoring, seeking truth, transformation|

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  God-sent People

God-sent People

Carol Nakata2026-07-09T12:42:28-04:00July 9th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, changed lives, community, culture shock, engaging your church, friendship, helping students adapt, mentoring, seeking truth|

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  Where the World Comes to the Table: IFI Cleveland Update

Where the World Comes to the Table: IFI Cleveland Update

Carol Nakata2026-06-02T09:59:38-04:00June 2nd, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, community, Creativity, cross cultural, engaging your church, engaging your friends, english conversation partners, friendship, helping students adapt, hosting students, mentoring, update, volunteering|

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  Learning to Cross Cultures at Home

Learning to Cross Cultures at Home

Carol Nakata2026-05-06T16:39:14-04:00May 4th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, challenge, communication, engaging your friends, english conversation partners, friendship, helping students adapt, hospitality, volunteering|

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  15 Fun & Frugal Ways to Spend Time with Your International Friends

15 Fun & Frugal Ways to Spend Time with Your International Friends

Carol Nakata2026-04-02T17:51:11-04:00April 2nd, 2026|Tags: beginnings, community, Creativity, cross cultural, engaging your church, engaging your friends, events, friendship, frugal, fun, generosity, helping students adapt, hospitality, ideas, ministry, service, volunteering|

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  Creating Home Away from Home: Living in an International Community

Creating Home Away from Home: Living in an International Community

Carol Nakata2026-05-06T14:42:38-04:00April 1st, 2026|Tags: adventure, beginnings, challenge, communication, community, community living, cross cultural, culture shock, family, friendship, helping students adapt, hospitality, international community, internationals|

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  Understanding Visas: How to Support International Students Beyond Paperwork

Understanding Visas: How to Support International Students Beyond Paperwork

Carol Nakata2026-03-11T10:46:04-04:00March 10th, 2026|Tags: challenge, cross cultural, cross cultural training, documents, general information, gods plan, guide, help, helping students, important, informational, international students, paperwork, permanent residency, religious visa, student visa, travel, visas, work visa|

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  Just the Beginning

Just the Beginning

Carol Nakata2026-01-15T15:37:00-05:00January 15th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, blog, challenge, changed lives, cross cultural, engaging your friends, faith, friendship, help, helping students adapt, hospitality, international student, kindness, partners, questions, searching, seeking truth, serving, transition, welcome|

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  Leaning on Love

Leaning on Love

Carol Nakata2026-01-21T10:43:51-05:00January 15th, 2026|Tags: beginnings, bible discussion, blog, challenge, changed lives, cross cultural, engaging your friends, faith, friendship, helping students adapt, hospitality, international student, kindness, partners, questions, searching, seeking truth, serving, transition, welcome|

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