Travel
5 Benefits of Missions
God changes our perspective when we dive into “waters” we've not yet seen before, like seeing people in different circumstances, and witnessing different cultures and values. Through these differences, we clearly see how God is very present and loving, no matter where we go! People in other locations have different backgrounds, and the way they see the Lord sometimes looks different than how we see Him. Mission trips grant us insight into people, opportunities, dreams, relationships, and our purpose.
Moving to the City for the First Time
To say that moving to the city for the first time is intimidating would be an understatement.
Not only are you leaving friends and family behind, you’re immersing yourself in a new world with its own rules, not to mention a different community from where you came from. This is why the first thing you should look into is finding a new church community to join.
Tiny Living, Big Faith
Tawny & Luke, a young couple of early twenty-somethings who were "crazy enough to get married in college," are now navigating recent grad life – living fun-sized in a mini-home. Tawny earned her degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and Luke in Intercultural Studies, so you could say they have a *slight* passion for travel and experiencing other cultures.
Coffee With a Purpose
Ben Higgins is the infamous former "Bachelor," and since - he's gained tremendous fame as a reality star. With 1.4 million Instagram followers and millions more who know his name, Ben decided to use his platform for a purpose greater than himself.
Back in 2007, Ben took a church missions trip to Honduras, opening his eyes to the extreme poverty of this world. And that trip - 11 years ago - sparked an idea.
Traveling > Heartache
You've been there, I've been there. Heartbreak is never easy and anyone that has gone through it knows the guilty pleasure of sulking in their grief with their head in a bowl of ice cream. And even though a purge, in the beginning, is healthy and even recommended, God doesn't want you to stay there and dwell in your brokenness.
Running Off Creative Energy 34/7
25-year-old Amanda Jacobson is basically the best friend you've always wanted. We're talkin' the real deal, here, gals. Not only is she a party planning extraordinaire with DIY skills comparable to Joanna Gaines, she's also highly adept in the latest fashion trends (many pieces of which were thrifted at crazy bargains) and she travels enough to have her own Travel Channel sitcom.
Easter @ Coachella
When I was a little girl, my family used to gather in Palm Springs every Easter. It was a fun-filled time of hunting for eggs with my cousins, enjoying brunch at the country club, and joyful reflection on Christ’s resurrection.
If Not Now, When?
I can tell you the perfect recipe for a ruined life, for the complete destruction of the great light within you; the one sure way to put out your fire, to shrink your wild life, to dim your sparkle to one faint flicker: Settle.
The moment we allow ourselves to settle is the moment we start agreeing to live a mundane life.
NYC Weekend Guide
Weekend getaways with girlfriends are always a good idea. It's an opportune time to kick back, laugh too hard, splurge a bit, and forget about the day-to-day back home. As best friends of ten years, we decided to take a Thursday-Sunday weekend trip to New York City in late August to refresh our minds for the fall season. Enjoy our travel tips, and comment below with YOUR favorite New York hotspots, dolls!
Dancing With God
As part of my healthy-ish lifestyle, I try to fit some excercise into each day. Running and hiking are my favorite activities, but when it’s too dark or hot or I’m far from good trails, I like to do the next-best thing: Zumba.