I have had the opportunity to go on several mission trips. One of my most memorable trips was to Mexico City in 2005 with the church I...

In 2012, I had the privilege of going on my very first mission trip with my college. We went to Thailand to work with Buddhist monks,...

My first overseas international mission trip was to Cambodia in August of 2006. A couple of missionaries from our home church in OKC had...

To say summer camp has impacted my life is an understatement. I so appreciated each year I got to attend summer camp in High School! Each...

After my junior year of high school, I went to Young Life’s camp at Crooked Creek in Colorado. We had 100 people going from Louisiana to...

There's no question about it, the world is becoming smaller and smaller by the day. Places you may have never thought to explore are...

Negotiation is a part of everyday life in most countries. That means every transaction — and we mean EVERY transaction — is negotiated....

1. Steamboat Springs, Colorado Nestled in the Colorado Rockies, Steamboat is one of North America's largest ski mountains. This gem isn't...

1. Snow & Ice Festival — Harbin, China When: January - February Where: Harbin, China Why: The Harbin festival is the largest snow and...

1. Patience Is Important Don’t sweat the stuff you can’t control. You can either be angry and annoyed over a situation or just accept it...

I love short-term mission trips. I know what to pack (don't forget the headphones and packing cubes) and how to ensure a team of 30 gets...