Comments for MissionsPlace.com http://missionsplace.com Bringing technology and missions together to finish the Great Commission Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:48:27 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://missionsplace.comhttp://missionsplace.com/files/2008/09/podcast-logo-small.jpgMissionsPlace.com LogoSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with Pageflakes Comment on Finding Cheap Airfare by William D. Agbeti http://missionsplace.com/2008/12/finding-cheap-airfare/comment-page-1/#comment-426 William D. Agbeti Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:48:27 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=266#comment-426 Aaron, you are doing a great work! I am an African missionary planning to come to the US for months now, but unable to because of my inability to purchase a ticket at this time. This is affecting my programs on the State side and the sheepfold in West Africa. Are there any missionary friends/organizations ready to donate a return ticket to me, or advise me on how to get a free ticket? My route is: Accra-Houston-Maryland-Houston-Accra. I plan to stay in the US for a month and would love a favorable response from any vineyard or saint! Blessings! Aaron, you are doing a great work! I am an African missionary planning to come to the US for months now, but unable to because of my inability to purchase a ticket at this time. This is affecting my programs on the State side and the sheepfold in West Africa. Are there any missionary friends/organizations ready to donate a return ticket to me, or advise me on how to get a free ticket? My route is: Accra-Houston-Maryland-Houston-Accra. I plan to stay in the US for a month and would love a favorable response from any vineyard or saint! Blessings!

]]> Comment on Finding Cheap Airfare by Norm & Judy Allie http://missionsplace.com/2008/12/finding-cheap-airfare/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Norm & Judy Allie Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:32:39 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=266#comment-419 please know that r website is under construction. please tell me how you can get free flights. blessings judy please know that r website is under construction. please tell me how you can get free flights. blessings judy

]]> Comment on Finding Cheap Airfare by Marta Riggin http://missionsplace.com/2008/12/finding-cheap-airfare/comment-page-1/#comment-418 Marta Riggin Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:14:30 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=266#comment-418 Hi Aaron, I have had a citi aadvantage account for 5 years now and it rocks. I have flown and sent others to fly for free several times. One tip I woudl recommend though, always pay the insurance that covers you for if you have to change your flight. I have eneded up paying the $150 they charge you if you have to cancel or reschedule the flight in order to be able to still use the free ticket. It was worth it to only spend $150 but it was unnecessary if I had gotten $20 insurance. Also, I have just come back from missions and realize that there is so little real, free support out there for missionaries. I am working with a IT friend to start a website to pool free things for missionaries. I intend to market it as much as possible and try to get companies to donate things like free airfare, cell phones, gas cards, medical insurance, ect., ect. for missionaries. I would appreciate keeping in touch with you. I believe you have my emial which was not published but required for this post. Blessings to you, Marta Hi Aaron,

I have had a citi aadvantage account for 5 years now and it rocks. I have flown and sent others to fly for free several times. One tip I woudl recommend though, always pay the insurance that covers you for if you have to change your flight. I have eneded up paying the $150 they charge you if you have to cancel or reschedule the flight in order to be able to still use the free ticket. It was worth it to only spend $150 but it was unnecessary if I had gotten $20 insurance.
Also, I have just come back from missions and realize that there is so little real, free support out there for missionaries. I am working with a IT friend to start a website to pool free things for missionaries. I intend to market it as much as possible and try to get companies to donate things like free airfare, cell phones, gas cards, medical insurance, ect., ect. for missionaries. I would appreciate keeping in touch with you. I believe you have my emial which was not published but required for this post.

Blessings to you,
Marta

]]> Comment on A Chance Encounter by Sarah Gooding http://missionsplace.com/2008/11/a-chance-encounter/comment-page-1/#comment-416 Sarah Gooding Wed, 16 Jun 2010 05:55:04 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=240#comment-416 Wow, you're so lucky to have met her! I've read her book Passion and Purity about 5 times and would recommend it to anyone, especially single people. When I was working with YWAM I would always return to her writings and her husband's writings. What incredible people! She is one of my personal heroes, along with Loren and Darlene Cunningham and Joy Dawson. Wow, you’re so lucky to have met her! I’ve read her book Passion and Purity about 5 times and would recommend it to anyone, especially single people. When I was working with YWAM I would always return to her writings and her husband’s writings. What incredible people! She is one of my personal heroes, along with Loren and Darlene Cunningham and Joy Dawson.

]]> Comment on Gmail: A Must For Missionaries by Aaron Green http://missionsplace.com/2008/08/gmail-a-must-for-missionaries/comment-page-1/#comment-413 Aaron Green Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:47:37 +0000 http://www.missionsplace.com/blog/?p=10#comment-413 We have used gmail for a long time. We also love all those other feature, but this one really does top it off well. Thanks for the info. We have used gmail for a long time. We also love all those other feature, but this one really does top it off well. Thanks for the info.

]]> Comment on The Movie “Avatar” and Missions by traveler http://missionsplace.com/2010/05/the-movie-avatar-and-missions/comment-page-1/#comment-406 traveler Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:28:13 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=611#comment-406 Excellent observations, Aaron! The Na'vi seemed to live in harmony with each other and their God. They risked their lives to preserve his sacred meeting place where they received guidance and protection. The movie does illustrate the universal drive to connect with the supernatural. Deception continues to distract the multitudes and dilute the truth to the point where religion is being used by antichrist to sweep billions into his scheme to replace God and capture the hearts of humanity. It remains our challenge to demonstrate the manifold wisdom of God by communicating the Good News of Jesus under the power of His anointing. Excellent observations, Aaron! The Na’vi seemed to live in harmony with each other and their God. They risked their lives to preserve his sacred meeting place where they received guidance and protection. The movie does illustrate the universal drive to connect with the supernatural. Deception continues to distract the multitudes and dilute the truth to the point where religion is being used by antichrist to sweep billions into his scheme to replace God and capture the hearts of humanity. It remains our challenge to demonstrate the manifold wisdom of God by communicating the Good News of Jesus under the power of His anointing.

]]> Comment on Bcc Please! by Steve http://missionsplace.com/2008/09/bcc-please/comment-page-1/#comment-402 Steve Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:11:27 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=106#comment-402 Aaron this has been useful.............being professional and producing excellence in all we do. Way to go! Amen Aaron this has been useful………….being professional and producing excellence in all we do. Way to go!

Amen

]]> Comment on The Movie “Avatar” and Missions by Jozeca http://missionsplace.com/2010/05/the-movie-avatar-and-missions/comment-page-1/#comment-399 Jozeca Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:39:55 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=611#comment-399 Great reflections on worldview, Aaron. Though I'm not completely immersed in tribal culture at this point in mission, I've done enough work with indigenous people to see that it's very true. While they are not influenced by many of the downfalls of their "westernized" neighbors (with media exposure, particularly), *every* culture must submit itself to Christ. We have a selfish, sinful nature that will never allow "utopia" to exist. Great reflections on worldview, Aaron. Though I’m not completely immersed in tribal culture at this point in mission, I’ve done enough work with indigenous people to see that it’s very true. While they are not influenced by many of the downfalls of their “westernized” neighbors (with media exposure, particularly), *every* culture must submit itself to Christ. We have a selfish, sinful nature that will never allow “utopia” to exist.

]]> Comment on Who Cares? by Don Reid http://missionsplace.com/2009/04/who-cares/comment-page-1/#comment-396 Don Reid Sat, 22 May 2010 11:13:22 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=377#comment-396 Powerful! God has made us all different, all unique, and all multi-talented. Oh, what a challenge it is for us to see our selfishness, weigh it against our love of Jesus, and make the decision to surrender to Him our life- not just as our Savior, but as our Lord. To be willing to TRUST Him beyond our own doubts,fears and uncertainties- to follow His leading NO MATTER where it may lead to- THAT is quite the challenge- and a pathway to the very freedom, joy and life-fulfillment that each of us craves deep within. May we all find that place- IN HIM! Powerful! God has made us all different, all unique, and all multi-talented. Oh, what a challenge it is for us to see our selfishness, weigh it against our love of Jesus, and make the decision to surrender to Him our life- not just as our Savior, but as our Lord. To be willing to TRUST Him beyond our own doubts,fears and uncertainties- to follow His leading NO MATTER where it may lead to- THAT is quite the challenge- and a pathway to the very freedom, joy and life-fulfillment that each of us craves deep within. May we all find that place- IN HIM!

]]> Comment on What Could Be Done Better in Heaven? by Sue http://missionsplace.com/2009/04/what-could-be-done-better-in-heaven/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Sue Tue, 04 May 2010 07:00:20 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=352#comment-390 Thanks for reminding...pretty nice post! All I can say is that we really need to pray and thank God for all the blessings that come our way... Thanks for reminding…pretty nice post! All I can say is that we really need to pray and thank God for all the blessings that come our way…

]]> Comment on Debt: Enemy of Missions by Jozeca http://missionsplace.com/2009/07/debt-enemy-of-missions/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Jozeca Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:10:21 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=499#comment-388 So very true... I've been blessed to have the perspective hammered into me that debt is mostly only binding. Because of that, I'm choosing to work hard and pay cash for school. It will be so worth it when I graduate completely debt-free! So very true… I’ve been blessed to have the perspective hammered into me that debt is mostly only binding. Because of that, I’m choosing to work hard and pay cash for school. It will be so worth it when I graduate completely debt-free!

]]> Comment on Finding Cheap Airfare by SB http://missionsplace.com/2008/12/finding-cheap-airfare/comment-page-1/#comment-386 SB Wed, 07 Apr 2010 19:46:32 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=266#comment-386 Actually on true missionary/international tickets, I have NEVER found any websites to get any decent prices. We work with a legitimate travel agency who has been getting "unpublished" missionary/consolidator fares HUNDREDS of dollars less. They have been in business for over 20 years, and mostly do this type of travel. Find a good travel agent who uses special international fares. We not only get the lowest prices, but save valuable time and get the best service I have ever found! I have stopped using up my own time at something I am not an expert in. There are deals out there that normal people like us don't even know about let alone know to ask for. Actually on true missionary/international tickets, I have NEVER found any websites to get any decent prices. We work with a legitimate travel agency who has been getting “unpublished” missionary/consolidator fares HUNDREDS of dollars less. They have been in business for over 20 years, and mostly do this type of travel. Find a good travel agent who uses special international fares. We not only get the lowest prices, but save valuable time and get the best service I have ever found! I have stopped using up my own time at something I am not an expert in. There are deals out there that normal people like us don’t even know about let alone know to ask for.

]]> Comment on Dealing With Your Parents as a Missionary by Jenny http://missionsplace.com/2009/04/dealing-with-your-parents-as-a-missionary/comment-page-1/#comment-376 Jenny Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:04:09 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=353#comment-376 I am having a really hard time with my parents. They are very angry and have been extremely hurtful. I fear my children (10 & 7) are beginning to catch on. Christmas was very difficult...they have begun giving back things I gave them and demanding memoribilia back etc. When I try to talk they get upset. I sent them some books like "parents of Missionaries" they returned them to me. I feel as though I am grieving the loss of my parents. I don't know what else to do or how to talk to them. I have prayed for God to be glorified. I have held my tounge and not lashed back, but it is getting very difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions??? I am having a really hard time with my parents. They are very angry and have been extremely hurtful. I fear my children (10 & 7) are beginning to catch on. Christmas was very difficult…they have begun giving back things I gave them and demanding memoribilia back etc. When I try to talk they get upset. I sent them some books like “parents of Missionaries” they returned them to me. I feel as though I am grieving the loss of my parents. I don’t know what else to do or how to talk to them. I have prayed for God to be glorified. I have held my tounge and not lashed back, but it is getting very difficult. Does anyone have any suggestions???

]]> Comment on Debt: Enemy of Missions by Rosita Mellin http://missionsplace.com/2009/07/debt-enemy-of-missions/comment-page-1/#comment-370 Rosita Mellin Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:41:16 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=499#comment-370 Motivating stuff, did you know though that the average American has somewhere between 5 and 10 credit cards. There are individuals who have up to 50 diverse credit card accounts open, though. Motivating stuff, did you know though that the average American has somewhere between 5 and 10 credit cards. There are individuals who have up to 50 diverse credit card accounts open, though.

]]> Comment on New MissionsPlace.com Features! by Yaa Obeng http://missionsplace.com/2009/05/new-missionsplace-features/comment-page-1/#comment-369 Yaa Obeng Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:44:34 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=468#comment-369 Dear Aaron, God bless you for what you are doing. I believe that it is just as much a part of the call as those on the forefront of the battle. Dear Aaron, God bless you for what you are doing. I believe that it is just as much a part of the call as those on the forefront of the battle.

]]> Comment on Finding Cheap Airfare by Erik Germesin http://missionsplace.com/2008/12/finding-cheap-airfare/comment-page-1/#comment-367 Erik Germesin Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:29:45 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=266#comment-367 Fun entry Aaron! Ah I remember the days of hunting hotwire for tickets to Dallas! Kayak is pretty sweet. Though if I'm booking in advance Southwest almost always wins price wise in the US. At least the Pittsburgh anyway. Fun entry Aaron!

Ah I remember the days of hunting hotwire for tickets to Dallas! Kayak is pretty sweet. Though if I’m booking in advance Southwest almost always wins price wise in the US.

At least the Pittsburgh anyway.

]]> Comment on Adoniram Judson: Advice to Potential Missionaries by Keisha Edwards http://missionsplace.com/2009/09/adoniram-judson-advice-to-potential-missionaries/comment-page-1/#comment-364 Keisha Edwards Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:49:34 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=564#comment-364 Wow. God's ways are not our own. Wow. God’s ways are not our own.

]]> Comment on Dealing With Your Parents as a Missionary by yarickys http://missionsplace.com/2009/04/dealing-with-your-parents-as-a-missionary/comment-page-1/#comment-360 yarickys Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:46:47 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=353#comment-360 There is a good book called "Parents of Missionaries" that is very helpful in this area of parent/missionary relationship that I would highly recommend. There is a good book called “Parents of Missionaries” that is very helpful in this area of parent/missionary relationship that I would highly recommend.

]]> Comment on Adoniram Judson: Advice to Potential Missionaries by foxgal5 http://missionsplace.com/2009/09/adoniram-judson-advice-to-potential-missionaries/comment-page-1/#comment-353 foxgal5 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:41:56 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=564#comment-353 Really good! Thanks Aaron! Really good! Thanks Aaron!

]]> Comment on Adoniram Judson: Advice to Potential Missionaries by melysa http://missionsplace.com/2009/09/adoniram-judson-advice-to-potential-missionaries/comment-page-1/#comment-352 melysa Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:17:46 +0000 http://missionsplace.com/?p=564#comment-352 Wow. Yes, this is good advice! I relate well with 5,6, 10...and the following comment that too much emphasis is placed on "higher education and qualifications". Education is good. Skills yes...but it must never get in the way of the call of God. So, what book are you reading? Wow. Yes, this is good advice! I relate well with 5,6, 10…and the following comment that too much emphasis is placed on “higher education and qualifications”. Education is good. Skills yes…but it must never get in the way of the call of God. So, what book are you reading?

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