How to look great on your mission trip.
Author: Joy
Joy is a writer and author. She has spent years immersed in cultures around the world. She has worked in missions for over 30 years and 10 years working in social justice issues. In her work she ran prevention programs to high risk communities to prevent human trafficking. She continues to mentor and empower women in ministry around the world
First Mission Trip? A Guide for Women to Prepare Spiritually
Hey! If you’re gearing up for your first mission trip, here’s a quick woman’s guide to get spiritually ready. Start by intensifying your prayers for your trip and the people you’ll meet. Create a prayer team for support before, during, and after your trip to navigate challenges better. Next, face and overcome your fears with helpful practices like therapy or talking out your fears. Journaling can also be a great way to prepare, processing thoughts and documenting experiences. Lastly, aim to be flexible and give grace throughout your journey, learning and adapting as you go. Plus, don’t forget to seek God’s guidance continuously!
Unlocking a New World: 5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in Culture While Traveling
Unlocking a new world: 5 ways to immerse yourself in culture when you travel. It’s a lot to do on one trip, but it is possible. I had the honor of living in six different countries. Each one was incredible. Yet, one thing that will always be a part of my life is the culture…
How to travel internationally when you are afraid to fly
How to travel internationally when you are afraid to fly
How to get over jet lag in three days
How to get over jet lag in three days. Nothing is better than traveling internationally and experiencing another culture, but the return can be a real challenge because of jet lag. The struggle is real, y’all. When I was a travel nubie, a trip to D.C. would give me jet lag, and I am from…
How to pack for Thailand
How to pack for Thailand the ultimate guide.
Gift guide for giving great gifts to host on missions
Gift guide for giving great gifts to host on missions. I am a gift giver and I also like getting gifts. If you are familiar with the five love languages, my top is receiving gifts. Gifts are a part of many cultures, and for good reason in my opinion. But sometimes when preparing for mission…
Things you need to do before traveling overseas
Five things you need to do before traveling overseas After 20 years of travel and living in 5 countries, I have learned a lot about traveling internationally. On some trips, I was very prepared, and on others, I was not at all. But now, here are the things that I will always do before going…
How to look great as you travel
How to look great as you travel. It’s not just a dream, or an unrealistic expectation it’s possible and here are my tips from living in multiple countries and traveling to over 30. I have traveled to some of the coldest climates in winter to some of the warmest in the hot season. What I…
Become a Trailblazer: How to learn from Famous Missionary
Have you dreamed of living a life as a missionary? To become a trailblazer for missions, living on the field as a woman missionary, going into the unknown to follow your calling from God. Cynthia Farrer became a trailblazer for all women in missions. In 1826 she moved from America to India. She was one of…