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From College to Missions: Heather’s DTS Story

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I had just graduated college with a Bachelor’s in Social Work and a determination in my heart to “help” others however I could. I was a fiery-eyed social worker, ready to see justice put into action but where? How? That, I was unsure of. However, I could not deny this stirring in my heart that…

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Tips on How to Spend Time With God

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“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” -St Augustine   Life is made up of seasons. Some are crazy and busy, some are quiet and still. There are seasons of sowing and preparing. Some seasons are those of waiting, of pressing in and trusting.…

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The Best Shoes For a Mission Trip

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“Ouch! These shoes hate me. My feet hurt and I’m pretty sure there’s blisters forming on my toes.” “You should have gotten a pair like mine! My feet feel great and I actually wear these shoes outside of just traveling.”   Ever been in the first position? We’ll guess your answer is “yes” if you’re…

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How to Hear God for Big Decisions

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What happens if I miss it? What if I make a mistake? Is God gonna speak to me? Does He care? How do I even hear? Is it me or God? Making a big life decision is something that we all will face at one time or another. And these types of questions may come…

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My Five Worst Fundraising Fails

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Fear, inexperience, and laziness have contributed to some classic blunders. And I don’t think I’m alone. See if you can relate to the worst mistakes I’ve made.

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5 Ways to Ruin a Relationship

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Relationships come and go, right? Here are five of our tips to help them go away a little bit quicker! 1. It’s you, you, and *clap your hands* always you. Relationships are about you feeling great! So take, take, take, and then take some more! Helping your friend to remember this is key so make…

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5 Qualities of a Good Worship Leader

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Is it the skinny jeans? The Taylor guitar? The brown boots? The basic t-shirt? While there are plenty of aspects to character as well as skill that could be said on this subject, here are 5 things we believe are core to being a “good” worship leader: 1. Intimacy with Jesus We know “intimacy” can…

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