Category: Missions & Cross-Cultural
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Racking up Frequent Flyer Miles
While the airlines are not handing out miles like they were a few years ago, it is still a worthwhile investment to accrue miles. They offer free travel and loyalty perks. I conservatively estimate my family has cashed in 40 free airline tickets over the last 20 years. Notice I said conservative. I regret missing…
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Finding the Best Flight Deals
Finding the best flight deals is an adventure. I welcome the challenge to see how low I can get a favorable route. Here are some of my suggestions from 21 years of frequent traveling. Where to start – When I begin my search, I start with Kayak.com. This site does not sell tickets, but pulls…
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Don’t Be a Cheap Traveler, Airline Loyalty Pays
Over the last 15 plus years, I estimate I have cashed in 40 free flights saving thousands of dollars. Do I have your attention? This week on NoSuperHeroes, I will be sharing some of the travel wisdom I have acquired through the years. I have taught classes on this in the past with our fellow volunteer workers.…
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From Ministry to Mom
Today Mackenzie Byersdorf is guest posting on NoSuperHeroes. She is a friend and co-worker in Youth With A Mission. She is an up and coming blogger in the Mommy Blog World at pintsizedmama.com. _____ For most of my life I’ve wanted to be in full-time ministry. There’s just something so life-giving about getting to serve…
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You’ve Been Wrecked, Now Commit!
I’ve spent the last 21 years working in a primarily short-term missions organization, Youth With a Mission (YWAM). I’ve seen countless lives wrecked for the ordinary as they served others through missions. This is the premise of Jeff Goins’ recent book. [amazon_link id=”0802404928″ target=”_blank” ]Wrecked: When a Broken World Slams into your Comfortable Life[/amazon_link] The…