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Marny Ketcham

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The Day the Impossible Became Reality

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When I was four, I was diagnosed with a rare, incurable kidney disorder. No one knew how long I would live – maybe until I was 14, maybe until I was 40. I didn’t think a lot about my future. Why bother? When it killed me, it killed me.

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Why Take a Gap Year?

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In fast-paced, career-driven America, the “gap year” – an intentional buffer between high school and college – isn’t quite so mainstream. But it’s gaining traction. We think a gap year is worth considering – and apparently, we’re not the only ones.

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Social Media Fundraising for My Mission Trip?

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There are many different ways to fundraise for your mission trip, and with countless platforms of social media it’s easier than ever to make your need known. Like so many things, technology is a powerful tool that we can use skillfully to cause a lot of good, or use unwisely to cause a lot of damage.

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How DTS Ruined My Life

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My life was ruined in DTS. Ruined to the point that sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it was like to live the way I used to…

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How To Choose A Mission Trip

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Interested in going on a mission trip but don’t know where to start? The number of options for mission trips can be overwhelming. Here are a few questions to help guide your decision.

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YWAM Missions Playlist: The Songs That Inspire Us

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Music is a heart language that God has given us. It transcends racial, social, and physical boundaries. Throughout the whole world you will hear people making music in their own unique way to express themselves.

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Fundraising for DTS

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One of the biggest questions incoming DTS students have is, “How do I come up with the money?” Our tips? Pray. Obey. And remember that God’s your source – not that spaghetti dinner fundraiser.

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