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“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and He brought them to their desired haven.”—Psalm 107:28-30 NIV

For years our family traveled extensively in order for my oldest son to chase his dream of being a pro motocross (mx) competitor. He had a love for adrenaline and made it his mission to prevail in every challenge. He had wisdom and skill that exceeded his years. The sport brought him joy, and my husband and I were so very proud of him. I’ll admit that my pride was shadowed by fear so I relied on prayer to calm this mother’s terrors.

I rarely feel the need to use social media to defend my views on life, God, politics, etc. In the few times I’ve taken part in discussions or initiated them, I had a strong desire to chime in on the topic. While I take joy in being kind to every human being, I’m well aware that my particular voice/vibe attracts a certain tribe, and, therefore, I’m surrounded with more likeminded people than not. The main reason I refrain from social media declarations is because I’m convinced differing opinions are conversations best had face to face.

When it comes to travel there is something special about experiencing a place through someone who lives there. They have the inside scoop and know all the must-sees, must-haves, and must-do’s! They can give you an experience that is the most authentic to their culture. Most importantly, they know the places you should skip. Who wants to waste money on bad restaurants, expensive excursions, or a bad transportation system when there’s a better way!

It’s a question we all ask throughout our lives. Our why moves from genuine curiosity, to questioning authority, and finally becomes a need to understand pain or the serious issues of life.