Christian Travelers’ Network

As Christmas is this week, I thought I would take a break from the word study we've been doing (looking at the word "journey" in Scripture) and jump to the Christmas story. From a travelers perspective we will be looking at the journey of Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem and the shepherds to the manger. In fact, we will take a closer look at why the traveling shepherds were the first ones to find out about Jesus' birth!

I would like to take this moment to encourage you to register for the Christian traveler virtual event: "How God Is Using Your Travel Story" on January 15th. You will get to meet people from around the world, learn more about their travel stories & share your own, and hear from four amazing speakers! Don't miss this free event - registration spots are limited! So sign up now and invite your friends, family, congregation, and fellow traveler to this spectacular event. Register at: www.ChristianTravelers.net 

One of the things that I find so tempting is to take my travel plans and ideas into my own hands and start acting right away without ever consulting the lord. I mean, when I get an idea in my head I just go full force. I have that creative passionate drive, but when things don't go my way - it is so easy to become aggravated with the Lord. But I know that the Lord would love it if we all would consult with Him before driving headfirst into our next crazy idea or trip. Maybe He would reaffirm what we were planning already or maybe He actually has something better in store - something that might not lead to burn out or cause us to be so wary of the future. But when we look at Joshua chapter 9, we find ourselves in an interesting spot where the Israelites did not consult the Lord. They acted from their own wisdom and their own strength. As we ponder this Scripture in this episode, we will also look at how this aligns with our travels.

Also, if you haven't already registered for the upcoming Christian Traveler Virtual Event: How God is Using Your Travel Story, then head on over to our website www.ChristianTravelers.net to sign up. You aren't going to want to miss this amazing opportunity to connect with Christians around the globe, share your travel story, and hear from some amazing speakers!

When you go on a trip, is there a general pattern or routine that you fall into? A rhythm to your vacation? A schedule for your day? In this episode we will be looking at Deuteronomy 28 when Moses reminds the Israelites of the covenant they had with the Lord. If the covenant was obeyed there were blessings, but if they disobeyed there were curses. It was a hard line to walk. Our journeys walk along this fine line too. We walk between the struggles of flesh & spirit, between law & gospel, in the midst of judgement & forgiveness. As we dive into this episode, we pray that you find a little more comfort in the midst of your wrestling. 

In addition, we are so excited to announce that on January 15th we will be hosting a Christian Virtual Networking Event focusing on "How God Is Using Your Travel Story!" This free event will include time to network with other Christians, listen to some AMAZING speakers, and share your own travel story. Register now as spots are limited: www.ChristianTravelers.net

Take a moment and think back to some of the road trips that you have been on with your family. Are there any rules you have on road trips? Or when traveling with a group on a plane? Some of the first ones that come to mind or me are the unspoken rules like: not annoying other passengers, hold your bladder as long as possible, and don't ask "are we there yet?" - especially when you know the ETA.  In this episode we are going to be looking at some travel rules that the Lord gave to Moses, and in turn to us. Not only were the 10 commandments rules for them to live by on the road, but also when they settled in their homes in the Promise Land. We will be pondering what those implications mean for us today. 

Later today we will be announcing our upcoming Christian Traveler Virtual Networking event. Please consider subscribing to our email list & following us on social media so that you don't miss out! www.ChristianTravelers.net 

Until next time, safe travels & God Bless!

What are some victories that you've had in travel? What are some common quests and things that you have achieved while traveling? For many of us it's crossing something off that bucket list or conquering our fears. Those are great examples of travel victories, but when we dive in to Deuteronomy 2 we'll find that the victory that God gives them is a lot more war oriented. But there's still a lot of aspects that do apply to us so that's what we'll be exploring in this episode. 

One of the upcoming events to mark on your calendar, is a virtual networking event for Christian Travelers, like yourself, on January 15th! More details will be coming out on December 1st - so if you haven't subscribed to our newsletter, please do - so that you can be the first hear all about it! www.christiantravelers.net

Until next time, safe travels & God Bless!

Have you ever heard of someone passing away and not being able to complete something on their bucket list? In response, an individual decided to take the trip in memory of the loved one passed on. Do you know anyone who has ever done this? In this weeks episode, we will be diving into Deuteronomy 1 where we will see the Israelites on the brink of entering the Promised Land. Moses enthralls them with a final sermon and reminds them of the mistakes of his ancestors. Of the reason why this generation will be be the ones to reach the Holy land. The Lord had promised Abraham this land 400 years ago, but now the land was before them and Moses was passing the baton to the next generation. 

If you want to learn more about upcoming opportunities to travel with other Christians, our Travel Kit, and other resources, please visit www.christiantravelers.net 

Until next time - safe travels & God Bless!

Take a moment and think back to a time when you found yourself whining while you were traveling. Maybe you were a kid in the backseat asking the question "Are we there yet?" Or maybe you're an adult who was upset w that a flight got delayed. Whatever the scenario I think all of us can find a moments where we were ungrateful during our travels. It's a really peculiar thought because, ultimately you were excited about our destination and we're grateful for the opportunity to go. And yet sometimes - we have ungrateful hearts. In this episode, we will be looking at Numbers 11 to see when the Israelites took on an ungrateful heart in their travels. Hopefully, we can learn from their mistakes. (We can also learn to ask for forgiveness too.) 

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Also, if you're looking for support in your travel endeavors - then please head to our website: www.christiantravelers.net 

Until next time, safe travels & God Bless!

When it comes to travel preparations, there are different types of travelers out there. Some people like to fly by the seat of their pants and some prefer months of planning and preparing for their trip. As a result, some individuals find themselves packing for trips the morning of whereas others will have been packed a week before.  Now I know, many of us might believe that traveling without plans means that  it leaves the door open for God's plans. There's definitely a time and place for that, but as we reflect on Numbers 10, we're going to see that God created some serious organization and planning for the Israelites to help them travel smoothly and with confidence. I think some of that can apply to our own travels today, and that is what we will be exploring in this episode. 

For more faith & travel tips, including access to our Ultimate Travel Kit & Travel Journal - please visit our website, www.christiantravelers.net