About Christine Jeske

Christine Jeske (@ChristineJeske), author of Into the Mud: Inspiration for Everyday Activists, has spent seven years working overseas in microfinance, refugee resettlement, development, and holistic missions with her husband Adam. Their journeys have taken them from Wisconsin to Nicaragua, China, and South Africa, culminating in a new book This Ordinary Adventure: Settling Down Without Settling and a related blog. Christine currently lives in Madison, Wisconsin, where she writes, speaks, teaches for Eastern University, parents two children, works toward a Ph.D. in cultural anthropology, and blogs at Into the Mud.

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Tricks to Handling Holiday Stress Without Resorting to...

Tis’ the season to throw your laptop across the room. Those of... read more

Wonder: Where to Start

Wonder: this is not another guilt trip to add to your already... read more

Put me in my Playpen

Maybe we don't need more freedom--maybe we need good limits. read more

Wonder: Ask More Questions

What are you wondering? What is wonderful? Asking questions helps. read more

I Will Not Run Past the God of...

Do you actually marvel and wonder at life, leading to a life... read more

The Benefits of Getting Lost

Sometimes the best thing we can do is make a mistake. read more

Target: Buying Stuff to Put Your Stuff In

How can we aim for community and healthy shopping habits in our... read more

Fostering Contentment

How do you know if you're poor? Or rich? read more

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