I always thought the destination was more important than the journey, which I now know, is not the case. I think we’re all pilgrims in some or other way. Maybe not in the literal sense, but if you think about it we all go through life figuring out what we would like for it to be. Then we make these ideas our end destination. We put a lot of focus into it and concentrate all our energy on it. So much so that we tend to miss the things along the way that make big differences in our lives. ...
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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....
Written by Paul du Plessis, compiled by the whole team.
9:30pm .... Masaiti..... FCE
WE are here!!!!!
The challenge was awesome, but now we have to wait for our other team-mates. God was with us all the way!!!!
Last night we were on a bus from Livingston to Lusaka. That was pure luxury. 122pm we received cool drinks and snacks!!!, better service than in SA. This morning at 4am we arrived at Lusaka, where it was still dark. We unloaded, and we searched for Marks Travel bus. We found another bus, but to our dismay we didn’t depart as we would have liked to.
9:30pm .... Masaiti..... FCE
WE are here!!!!!
The challenge was awesome, but now we have to wait for our other team-mates. God was with us all the way!!!!
Last night we were on a bus from Livingston to Lusaka. That was pure luxury. 122pm we received cool drinks and snacks!!!, better service than in SA. This morning at 4am we arrived at Lusaka, where it was still dark. We unloaded, and we searched for Marks Travel bus. We found another bus, but to our dismay we didn’t depart as we would have liked to.
India was great... well when we weren't in Deli at least. The Himilayas was a bliss, and thats were we go a challenge as well. We got to plant some rice and I rode on a donkey in a ‘Saari'. Had an amazing view of the mountains basically everyday - but that also had to end. We went back to Delhi and had to chose to stay with Margot. This was when the real challenge started for me! At the orphanage the kids are great but I'm struggled to connect with them!!! When you get there it only takes you a...
We’re at the end of the year, and thinking of the 1st half of our travels sends a fond feeling through my heart- sort of like a parent looking at a young child and enjoying what their becoming…
In Panama we went with YWAM to a small town. The main goal of our trip there was Bible distribution. We ended up walking door to door blessing people with Bibles if they don't have one and then we would pray for them and wait on the Lord to give us scripture for them. Through that God made His glory known all over that little town.
Newsletter February 2017 Hallo meine Lieben, Da bin ich wieder. Mein Blog ist jetzt theoretisch online, aber ich schreib lieber so, hat mehr Stil. Naja, wenn ihr es ausdrucken würdet, dann hätte es mehr Stil. Ich hoffe ihr habt in jedem Fall euren Spaß... Ich nehme euch gleich in meinen Anfang vom Februar mit rein. Am Mittwoch den 1. Februar ging Cheesecake2017 in eine neue Phase im UCSA Camp. Wir sind morgens um 4:30 Uhr aufgestanden, um den Sonnenaufgang für ein Fotoshooting richtig zu erwischen. Das war Anfangs etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber das Ergebnis lässt sich wirklich sehen! :D Wenn ihr...
Fear of rejection Fear of dissapointment Fear of not being enough Fear of not being captivating Fear of losing God Fear of falling back into the world of lies the enemy kept me in bondage for so long All these fears, one by one, kept on creeping back into my heart this last country of our journey. All the fears God has given me victory over. All the fears I have been set free from. All the hurt I have been healed from caused by these fears, slowly tempting me to shrink back into the lies I once believed defined...
A poem describing how I experienced China:
By Elizma Myburgh
I give to you once more, o Lord
This country that you love
For all their sins you gave your life
For me to give was tough
I do remember when we prayed
We asked but for your way
I do remember my own pride
"I'll do just what you say"
But I fell short, and I lost hope
Seeking comfort of my own
You had to come, remind again
Restore in me your love
The Lord is teaching that we do not need feel guilty each time that we see that we are sinning. Even we being sinners and sinning every moment, Christ Jesus already paid the price for us, He fulfill the law. We must look to our sins and be greatful that He no longer care about it. It is amazing how Jesus works in and through us. I am greatful for be here and looking more towards Him.
The team was quite slow to wake this morning at 06h30. This was the result of a late night because of a little night swimming… if you know what I mean. There are definitely advantages to being an all boys team. After the usual routine of quiet time, prayer and breakfast (2-minute noodles and coffee) we had a reflection session. De Necker urged the guys to go to their journals and to reflect on their expectations for the year. Which have come to pass and which are still to be dealt with? How have we grown, where are the areas...
