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Types of Travel
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...
Travel and Finances
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...
In Memoriam
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...
Spirituality of Travel
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...
Just Thinking
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...
Jesus and the Journey
The story of those on the road to Emmaus is about disappointed followers of Jesus, who believed that the journey with Jesus died Good Friday. As they traveled, they are joined by another. This other asked about their sadness and despair. This stranger began to probe...
Jesus and Holy Week
We stand in the middle of this week reflecting on the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem with palms, yet knowing what is coming. There is the touching gathering of the beloved community that we know as the Last Supper. It is a moment of tenderness and also betrayal...
Holy Land
Lisa and I had the opportunity to travel to Israel several years ago. Most would call it a tour of the Holy Land. It is one thing to read about the places of Jesus’ life or to watch videos about it, but being there makes it all so much more real. The wilderness...
Travel Ideas
I am actually old enough to remember travel agencies that had brick and mortar offices filled with posters and brochures. You could walk in and just browse the many options and casually talk to one of the travel agents about a possible trip. I notice that a...
Cruise?
I have been on two cruises in my life. The first was to Alaska, and the second was to the Caribbean, which included a couple of stops in Bermuda. The neat part of the Alaska trip was that most of the journey was close enough to the coast to see all kinds of...
Faith of the Founding Fathers
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (Psalm 33:12, NIV) The founding of the United States is deeply intertwined with the faith and principles of its early leaders. While the Founding Fathers came from diverse...
Trusting Jesus
“That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, ‘Let us go over to the other side.’ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so...
Honoring Our Heavenly Father & Earthly Fathers
“As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” (Psalm 103:13, NIV) Father’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives. It is a time to reflect on the role they play and...