In a culture of consumerism, we’re conditioned to believe that amassing ‘stuff’ makes us happy. In truth, it is giving that brings us joy. How good would you feel knowing that an orphan in Haiti is going to bed on a full stomach because of you? Base... read more
It’s not a question of if a mission trip will change you – it’s only a matter of how. If you want to know how serving God in short-term missions can impact your life, check out these seven ways reported by those who have spent time on the missio... read more
By Stephanie Smith Working for Inspiration these past 10 years has allowed me to grow in an area I’m passionate about: challenging people to leave behind their comforts and travel to another part of the world. God created a world with so much variety, a... read more
By Stephanie Smith As someone who coordinates international travel logistics for tens of thousands of people a year, I don’t place much of a premium on being lost. My life is consumed with details— spreadsheets of data tracking the when, where and how... read more
A staggering 68 million people from America alone traveled to a foreign country in 2014. Most of these travelers probably considered themselves vacationers—but is this the mindset a follower of Christ should have? We’ve developed three thoughtful ques... read more
“Why in the world do I own so much stuff?!” “What’s the point of all this racing around?” “How could I ever have thought that ________ was so important?” If you’re finding yourself overwhelmed, distracted and turned off by consumer cultur... read more
The Caribbean island nation of Haiti has never been a stranger to poverty, but when a devastating earthquake wracked the country in 2010, things went from bad to worse. An incredible 7.0 magnitude quake (followed by aftershocks of 5.9 and 5.5), it was the... read more
We interviewed award-winning travel blogger Katie Cook of HopeEngaged.com to share her experience of serving overseas. Sounds inspiring to us—we’re sure you’ll agree. You’ve had the job of being a professional traveler…how cool is that?! I f... read more
I had the great pleasure of speaking with Randy Adlerfer, Director of the Echo Ranch Bible Camp, last week to catch up on what’s been happening with the Camp and the construction of their new chapel. Founded in 1964, in Berner’s Bay, Echo Ranch Bibl... read more
Messianic Youth Camps in Israel – Update 2019 There’s strength in numbers. This universal teaching reminds us that it’s difficult to stand alone. This is the reality Messianic Jews face in Israel, who make up a mere 2% of the population. It’s chal... read more