May 6, 2022
March 11, 2022One night, several months ago, I laid awake trying to calm my anxious mind. The struggle with anxiety has been…
February 11, 2022Ok, so you know you want to do a Discipleship Training School (DTS). You excitedly jump on the internet to…- October 1, 2021“The Lord was with Joseph.” My heart was deeply impacted by this phrase as I read the story of Joseph.…
- May 28, 2021There are tons of different water bottles out there and choosing the right one can be overwhelming. What size is…
April 2, 2021In the world of travel there are a several kinds of packers. This includes those who pack last minute (almost…
April 24, 2020“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” -St Augustine…
May 24, 2019"Ouch! These shoes hate me. My feet hurt and I’m pretty sure there’s blisters forming on my toes." "You should…
November 23, 2018What happens if I miss it? What if I make a mistake? Is God gonna speak to me? Does He…
November 9, 2018Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can…
August 31, 2018The simple fact about evangelism is that it's giving other people the opportunity to know God personally like you do…
August 10, 2018Before I begin this topic I want to say; this is from experience and is not from a place of…
July 6, 2018It’s coming soon: your summer mission trip. You’ve been looking forward to it for months. You’ve seen the pictures, heard…
May 25, 2018Are we there yet? This is a question a child usually asks when traveling, but one a parent will begin to…
March 30, 2018The Father’s pleasure is so important: to know, to understand and to receive. Yet few of us live from it.…
February 9, 2018Back in November 2017, I was given a very sudden and special opportunity to join a team from YWAM Sarasota…
January 5, 2018what seems like a nice "trust-in-Jesus" truism is often a cop-out. Too often we’ve seen people back out of a…
November 10, 2017Your suitcase will be strapped on top of a van, toted across the country in a train’s overhead rack, or…
August 4, 2017God has placed a calling on the hearts of men. John Eldredge says in his book, Wild at Heart, "He…
March 24, 2017I get it! Budgets and the process of making them can be more than most of us want to think…- January 20, 2017In the context of a mission trip, social media can be a powerful tool to connect give friends and family…
December 29, 2016Having a grasp of the whole Story helps us know its Author more deeply. It also roots us more firmly…- December 2, 2016Technology is a tremendous gift, if we steward it well.Email is a powerful tool, but it’s only effective if you…
October 28, 2016If you have ever had to write a newsletter, you know the struggle of trying to take a life changing…
September 30, 2016Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can…
September 2, 2016My life was ruined in DTS. Ruined to the point that sometimes I have a hard time remembering what it…
July 1, 2016What does it take to be a missionary? This is one of the many questions we run into when thinking…
April 29, 2016Some people believe that they don't do any good, that there really isn't any lasting fruit from them. You go,…
April 1, 2016"Oh my gosh!" He cried, "I'm going to die!" Thankfully, he did not die and, in fact, he didn't even…
December 4, 2015What’s the greatest risk? Relationship. In fact, we don't have relationship if we haven't risked something! Deep relationships require vulnerability.…
November 6, 2015There are no “maybes” with God. He’s an all or nothing. There would be no negotiation. He wanted everything from…- September 11, 2015Not everyone is going to agree with your decision to be a missionary. Some may not respect your sense of…
- July 24, 2015Why pack a crazy mess when can you pack with a purpose? Packing efficiently is about saving space and putting…
July 17, 2015We've had our fair share of experiences on mission trips around here, and we've learned a thing or two. Here…
June 19, 2015Let's face it - staying fit is a challenge. Not to mention trying to stay fit on a mission trip…- June 12, 2015Different clothes. Exotic food. Extreme weather. Foreign language. Diverse teammates. The leaders, the schedule, the ministry – all are fodder…
March 6, 2015There are many different ways to fundraise for your mission trip, and with countless platforms of social media it's easier…- January 16, 2015Interested in going on a mission trip but don’t know where to start? The number of options for mission trips…
December 13, 2014Music is a heart language that God has given us. It transcends racial, social, and physical boundaries. Throughout the whole…
September 9, 2014One of the biggest questions incoming DTS students have is, "How do I come up with the money?" Our tips?…
July 16, 2014Are you a Christian? Then you have a testimony. Whether you were a drug dealer who found Jesus in prison…
July 10, 2014Remember the first time you went to a friend’s house as a kid? For many of us, we soon discovered…- July 7, 2014Will a mission trip cost you? Sure – and more than just money. It will require time, energy, and sacrifice.…
June 20, 2014It’s coming soon: your summer mission trip. You’ve been looking forward to it for months. You’ve seen the pictures, heard…
June 10, 20146 Practical Tips to Pay for Your Mission Trip – Too often we’ve seen people back out of a missions…
January 23, 2014We've already given you our list of 11 Essentials for your Mission Trip Packing List and the 6 Things to…- January 14, 2014Your suitcase will be strapped on top of a van, toted across the country in a train's overhead rack, or…
- January 10, 2014In the midst of all those suitcases and granola bars, we thought we'd share some "what-to-bring" tips for anyone who's…
