As I awoke again to the sound of the sea surging on the rocks, the scream of the gulls, and the beautiful vista fanning out before me, I was struck with the thought, “However did I end up in Newfoundland?” Me, whose life was going to be happily-ever- after in the nirvana of Beautiful B.C. The chain of events was unexpected, un-sought, and wandering, yet God brought me to my heart’s home in this extraordinary province.
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Lessons Learned at YWAM Tyler Continue to Shape My Life
By Tyler Tom on 29 Sep 2023
Topics: YWAM Tyler Missions Direction Life-Changing Choice Missionary Missionary Life Discipleship Opportunities Community Faith Missionary Training Dependence on God surrender Called to Mission God's will
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A Year for God
By Elsa Hlady on 2 Feb 2023
Someone somewhere said, "You can do anything for a year!" If God asked you to give a year of your life for discipleship and missions, what would your answer be? Elsa, a graduate from Discipleship Training School said, "It starts with a sparkle, a thought, a desire for more. Dreaming of adventure, seeking an uncertain purpose. A will to serve, a thirst for deeper understanding."
Topics: God's voice YWAM Tyler Dreams Trust Direction Gap Year YWAM DTS Adventure Community YWAM Confidence Crossroads Deeper with God gap semester surrender mission adventures
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Highs and Lows of Living in Community
By Abby Gilliland on 8 Apr 2022
I woke up to the blaring beep of someone else’s alarm clock. A quiet hush was over the girls' dorm when I left my room. As I got ready, I saw people walking through the bathroom and hallways, some energized and prepared for the day, while others looked rather sleepy.
Topics: YWAM Tyler Spiritual Growth Community YWAM Faith Blessing friends conflict management
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Giving Back to our Community
By Richard Fish on 24 Jul 2020
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Sitting on 300 acres of grass may seem pretty profitable if you're into selling hay. We had sold it before, but when the pandemic hit we knew God wanted us to do something to bless others rather than ourselves.
Chris Lascelles pitched the idea of giving away all of the hay from our campus, and of course we said, LET'S DO IT!
Topics: YWAM Tyler Fundraising Living in Community YWAM Outreach Community Blessing Outdoor pandemic coronavirus support covid-19 hay giving
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Everything You Need to Know about The Family Discipleship School
By Richard Fish on 8 May 2020
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAMILY DTS
What if you could spend the best years with your children discovering God's purpose for your family? If you could do something amazing with your entire family, and you knew you couldn't fail, what would you try?
Taking a step toward a family discipleship program is not only possible, it could be the best decision for your family's destiny.
Topics: Training School Family YWAM Tyler Fundraising Family Adventure Change Living in Community Life-Changing YWAM DTS Family Adventures Families in Missions Missionary Journey Community Family DTS YWAM Kids in Missions Family Missions Family Discipleship family sync
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Top 10 Outdoor Activities at YWAM Tyler
By Allison Bice on 14 Aug 2018
Nestled in the rolling hills of East Texas, the YWAM Tyler campus is gorgeous, and with over 500 acres, there are a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy! Let's take a look at the top 10 outdoor activities at YWAM Tyler.
Topics: YWAM DTS Connection Community Outdoor
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Enchanted Lakes | Redeeming Communities
By Tyler Tom on 3 Aug 2018
Like many of our communities in America, a once very vibrant neighborhood has experienced un-welcomed change. When we first released the following story of Enchanted Lakes, many generalizations were made about this community, which we realized shouldn't have been made.
We reach out to communities all over the world, bringing the hope and light of Jesus. Enchanted Lakes is a community we love and care about and will continue to encourage through ongoing service.
Topics: Outreach YWAM Tyler Evangelism Community
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Two Are Better Than One
By Amy Fish on 25 May 2018
“Lord, you know all my desires and deepest longings. My tears are liquid words and you can read them all.” (Ps. 35:9 TPT)
With my knees plastered to the ground and my forehead grazing the floor, tears soaked the tattered carpet beneath me. Words weren’t needed. My tears said it all. Why was life so hard? Would things ever change? Overwhelmed, I honestly just wanted to give up.
Then my friends started to pray.
Topics: YWAM Tyler Community Hope Prayer
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Community Was God's Gift During My Grief
By Emily Vogel on 14 May 2018
Loneliness was a heavy weight I was bearing. I was grieving the loss of beloved friends. Never again would I see their smile or hear their laughter. I wouldn't be able to share life with them anymore, in times of rejoicing and times of sorrow, nor would I ever be able to hug them again.
Topics: YWAM Tyler YWAM DTS Community Grief Loneliness
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Mission Kids | YWAM Tyler
By Louise Brown on 5 Mar 2018
Youth With A Mission (YWAM) has been globally championing children and families as central participants in the Great Commission for more than forty years. We believe passionately in the capacity of children and youth to know God intimately and walk in a living relationship with Him, which can eternally impact those around them. In short, kids are not only a key target group for missions but also key players in reaching the world for Jesus!
Topics: Family Adventures Community Family DTS Kids in Missions Family Missions
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You Will Encounter God Here // YWAM Tyler
By Amy Fish on 2 Mar 2018
Ever questioned if you really believed all this God stuff? Ever wondered if God really hears your prayers? Ever hungered to know Jesus more? Ever needed convincing that what you were thinking was right? If so, than YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
Enter into these stories with me and see how God met my friends here at YWAM Tyler and answered the cries of their heart.
Topics: Training School YWAM Tyler Crossroads DTS Knowing God YWAM DTS Spiritual Growth Encounter God Discipleship Opportunities Community Answered Prayer God's Presence Following God Transformation ywam tyler staff Family Discipleship
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Sheep Aren't So Dumb After-all
By Amy Fish on 28 Feb 2018
I've always heard sheep are dumb, but I disagree. I think they're really quite smart and have something to teach us all!
Topics: YWAM Tyler Trust God Value Love Community
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Lessons Learned at YWAM Tyler Continue to Shape My Life
Sep 29, 2023 by Tyler Tom
As I awoke again to the sound of the sea surging on the rocks, the scream of the gulls, and the beautiful vista fanning...
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Helping Victims of the Morocco Earthquake
Sep 22, 2023 by Glenn Price
On September 8th, a 6.8 earthquake killed over 2900 people and left many thousands homeless. According to multiple...
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What I Didn't Expecting During My YWAM DTS
Sep 15, 2023 by Tyler Tom
With tears in my eyes, I pulled down the door of the Budget rental truck, said goodbye to my apartment, and heard God...
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Trusting God To Make A Way
Sep 8, 2023 by Tyler Tom
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Hope for Maui Amid the Fire
Sep 1, 2023 by Tyler Tom
As news spread across America about the wildfires in Maui, we have been postured in prayer for our friends and family...
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Spiritual Leadership for the Next Generation
Aug 25, 2023 by Aaron Wardlaw
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility? Being a leader is far from easy but if God called you to...
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All or Nothing
Aug 18, 2023 by Hope Bear
Do you remember the day Jesus became real to you?
When I hear the lyrics to "When You Walk Into The Room" play...
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I Am Not Disqualified.
Aug 11, 2023 by Tyler Tom
It is well with my soul . . . Really?
I’ve heard these words many times. Something about them stands out to me, but can...
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Overcoming Lies through Discipleship
Aug 4, 2023 by Hope Bear
I never thought I’d experience the freedom that I so desperately prayed for when I was younger. Believing every lie the...
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Fear Doesn't Have To Derail You From Fulfilling Your Purpose
Jul 29, 2023 by Tyler Tom
Is God calling you to step out in faith and apply for a Discipleship Training School (DTS), but fear keeps kicking you...
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Nana Taught Me Almost Everything About Jesus
Jul 21, 2023 by Hope Bear
Is it just me, or does every generation go through a season of life believing they know it all? Even the Apostle Paul...
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Trusting God for the Impossible
Jul 14, 2023 by Tyler Tom
With little to no money towards her outreach, Emma Hamlin experiences a financial miracle. There is freedom that comes...