Tag: Youth With A Mission

  • The Value of Community

    The Value of Community

    I recently saw the power of community in action. I was away from my family in South Africa, traveling to teach in various Bible Schools and grace seminars. During my trip, my son began to suffer with asthma. We debated whether to take him in to the doctors, having treated this condition at home before.…

  • The Subtle Power of Entitlement

    The Subtle Power of Entitlement

    As a believer, a dangerous belief lurks nearby desiring to take root in our hearts. It’s subtle. It creeps in and begins to affect our emotions and our thoughts. Entitlement. Phrases which start with “I” and include verbs like “deserve”, “am owed”, “expect”, and more. This false belief rears its head in many ways, mostly…

  • Avoiding the Middle Seat (and more travel tips)

    Avoiding the Middle Seat (and more travel tips)

    This week on NoSuperheroes, I am sharing some of the travel tips I have learned in 21 years of traveling to 39 nations. We’ve already covered loyalty to frequent flyer plans, finding the best flight deals,  and racking up airline miles. Here are a few more random tips: Avoiding the Middle Seat – The only reason…

  • Racking up Frequent Flyer Miles

    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…

  • Finding the Best Flight Deals

    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…