by Mike Hicks | May 19, 2021 | Journey
Travel for fun is one category of travel suggested by travel guide, Rick Steves. Fun travel is going on a cruise just to sit around the pool and enjoy all that the ship has to offer. There may be brief shore excursions to a beach, waterpark, or shopping. The theme for...
by Mike Hicks | May 12, 2021 | Journey
Rick Steves shared in a presentation that there are different types of travelers. Some travel just for the fun of it. This type of traveler is out for entertainment and not looking to really get to know a place and its customs. The focus is on having fun throughout...
by Mike Hicks | May 5, 2021 | Journey
Trips to faraway exotic places and even places nearby can be enticing and exciting. But they should never be an excuse to borrow money to do so. In this month of financial literacy, I encourage you to be thoughtful when it comes to travel and money. I know with...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 28, 2021 | Journey
Rev. Dr. T. Jerry Mitchell, former Executive Director of our Foundation (1984-2007). October 17, 1940 – April 25, 2021 Gifts in memory of Rev. Mitchell can be made to The Mitchell Family Scholarship Endowment through our Foundation by way of mail or here on our...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 21, 2021 | Journey
I had the opportunity to join about 2,300 other Methodists in listening to Rick Steves share about the connection of travel with spirituality. The event was sponsored by the General Board of Higher Education. Rick shared that he is a Lutheran with a strong faith in...
by Mike Hicks | Apr 14, 2021 | Journey
There are times in anticipation of a journey and on the journey that we just need some downtime. I have been on a few trips that consisted of constant motion and very little time for sitting and thinking. The trip was good, but I was exhausted at the end. How do we...
