Hello everyone!!!
Since this is my first blog, I thought it good, just to give you all a bit of background of myself!!
Participant Blogs
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Uncertain future, certain God.
Our journey back to South Africa was undoubtedly paved by the hand of the Father. The moment we heard the seriousness of Corona, we as teams were called to meet together at a central place in Brazil - a house in the mountains near a very small town. ...
Led to Lead
I'm leading a team this year! In less than four years God has come and radically changed my life for the better. I believe that each and every single one of us are led to lead. In other words Christ leads us to lead others to him. What a privil...
Would you jump with me?
I remember standing at the edge of a cliff. Looking out at the big wide blue ocean. Looking down and seeing a beautiful scary blue unknown. My heart pounding in my chest like the sound of an epic climactic drum solo. Should I jump? Should i let go of...
Into the nations
Hello, my name is Johan Bruwer. I am on the brink of a 10-month journey where I will see and be a part of the establishment of God’s kingdom in the nations. I believe that the great commission is not an option to be considered, but it is a command to...
Discovering God
After finishing a blog on how God changed my mindset, about things I did not like doing and showing me other wise, I was not convinced that that was what I was supposed to share. After some amazing teachings this past few days and spending some...
"The land of smiles"
Thailand!! Wow it's an incredible place! Filled with beauties that only seeing in person can be understood! It definitely lives up to its phrase "the land of smiles" everyone here is just amazing. This country is special for me! We started in Bangkok...
Hidden World in The World
And just like that we were saying our good bye's and getting on a plane, watching South Africa disappear beneath us and bidding it farewell for the next 8 months. Hidden World is officially in the nations. It still seems unreal to us. 8 weeks ago we ...
Thanking food friends
An exciting update from the GLA eco campus construction site! We would like to give a shout out to the small businesses in Jeffrey's Bay- Beesland Slaghuis, Vyeboom Takeaway, RS Fruit and Veg (Croix Street) and Mengelmoes Kardoes We would like to th...
Break an Egg, Build a School!
The Global Challenge Expeditions Team of 2015 has created an initiative to increase financial support, called the Break an Egg, Build a School Challenge . This challenge is to create a video of you breaking an egg in a creative way and donate at www....
Cambodia. At first when you think of Cambodia, you would probably think of the horrific things that have happened here in the past. When I first realized that I was coming here, I thought the same thing. Now that I am here, I don’t think of that at all.
Well, the last time I emailed you, we were on our way to the Taj Mahal...What an experience! It is a beautifull place! Very interesting and facinating to see! After that we went to a marble shop where they showed us howe they made the marble things, very interesting. But it is only after that that the fun/chaos started! We drove 5hours to the train station in Delhi to take a train on our way to the Himalayas... A train experince in India... now that is something that I can write a book about! It is CRAZY! People everywhere, sitting, sleeping. When...
Hi, my name Jean and this is my first blog, which I am writing from Ubatuba Brazil! I am 21 years old, from Cape Town South Africa, and I like to surf and be outdoors in the wild-a true John the Baptist at heart! I was a carpenter and truck driver before coming to Global Challenge.
This past weekend we as the 2012 participants had our briefing weekend to prepare us for our seperate journeys next year. We got to meet the 2011 participants and they shared how amazing the Lord has touched their lives in the past year. Continuing the good work that He has started in them! It was a bit overwhelming, realising that next year this time it will be us sharing our experiences with the next generation of challengers when I do not know whether we will ever be prepared. This weekend I found immense peace in knowing that God does not need me, but He wants me. There...
The meaning of the word: CHILD
Ever read a well known verse in the Bible, and realized that although you know this verse well, you never before stopped at the verse to let it really have an impact your life? You then also realize that you have never really understood the verse. It is usually at that moment that you and God set offon a new journey of discovery and revelation.
Matt 18:3 “...unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven” (NIV)
There is something liberating about sitting on a rooftop of a hostel in Istanbul, looking over the chaotic puzzle of buildings and busy people with Amanda Cook's 'Wonder' pumping through my earphones. What a time to be alive. Staying only a stones-throw away from the Blue Mosque, waking up with a view of the Ayasofia every morning and walking through Istanbul in my identity in Christ - literally walking around with our identity scribbled on a piece of paper stuffed in our shoes - I was constantly reminded by Him that I was called for such a time as this....
Written by Elzet - 19 May 2008
The dominating religion in Thailand is Buddhism, and because of all the foolish offerings and worship to Buddha, the future and hope of this nation lies within the children.
Deep within the poverty of Thailand, where families are struggling to provide enough food and not all the children can go to school, the streets are lined with spirit houses. The sun is reflecting off the gold statues and it is surrounded with bright coloured flags...
Traveling through Africa was quit an experience. Traveling through China was in some ways similar and in others very distinct.
By: Elizma
This past month in Thailand has been an indescribable blessing to me! Except for all the WONDERFUL people, food and assignments we had, it's been a real special time of experiencing God's presence and learning at my Father's feet!
