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How to Encourage a Missionary

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I still remember being a 6 year old kid with both eyes and mouth wide open in excitement and joy as our friends opened their bags full of presents for us. Did they really come ALL THE WAY from the States to bring us chocolate chips, peanut butter and glow-in-the-dark star stickers?! My parents have…

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7 Phrases to Know Before Going Overseas

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“Oh my gosh!” He cried, “I’m going to die!” Thankfully, he did not die and, in fact, he didn’t even get sick. The moral of this story: always ask if the water is safe to drink.

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Packing: How Should I Do It?

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Why pack a crazy mess when can you pack with a purpose? Packing efficiently is about saving space and putting things in the right place.

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8 Mission Trip Hacks

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We’ve had our fair share of experiences on mission trips around here, and we’ve learned a thing or two. Here are a few mission trip hacks to make your experience better.

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5 Ways to Ruin Your Mission Trip

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Different clothes. Exotic food. Extreme weather. Foreign language. Diverse teammates. The leaders, the schedule, the ministry – all are fodder for some really great whining.

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