Participant Blogs

Growing up, my father would take us on many vacations to the oceans of the South African east coast. And because of these precious childhood memories, the ocean occupies a special chamber in my heart. Being in it, whether in the calm, still deep or in the gushing waves, I feel an undeniable awareness of my emotional and spiritual self. Because I simultaneously feel so at home and so out of my comfort zone. I experience peace and fear, calmness and excitement, energy and relaxation, all at the same time. And spending our time between the beautiful islands of the...

Travelling around Africa, exploring on what the Lord is doing and how He is doing it, listening to great testimonies from the people He's using and how He's using them. One has to sit down and ponder on a question, What is God's mission? Yes, His mission is simple and clear. His mission is not commissioning (matthew28:16-20), His mission is in john 10:16,"I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd." thats His mission.

Training started off with a bang, my heart beating like a drum, meeting new people knowing that they will be my family for the year. At first it did not seem possible but after running with a chicken, pulled out of our comfort zones, bubbels burst, testimonies spoken and God revealing the state of my heart, I can honestly say that I feel like I am appart and accepted into a God loving family that not only care for me but also care about my heart... After 3 weeks of intense sessions with Carla ;) I am really looking forward...

The visit was to us humans shrouded in a black cloud of uncertainty, no contact, no host. But part of the picture was a higher power Who knew exactly what was happening, no guessing, no maybe's, no darkness. His plan was ordered and He had unity in mind.   What an interesting time, everything for our travels to Vietnam falling into place the day before we left Phuket. Wow, what an awesome God!   With Vietnam having 8% Christians, we found a homestay with a Vietnamese family who are Christian! The son uses the homestay hostel as a ministry point....

Romans 5:3-4 but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. I love every process that I am in, because I trust in God! I want to share with you what God is teaching me at the moment. It's profound. I have been putting false security in many things in life. I placed it in friends, and when they weren't there I felt alone. I placed it in money, without it I felt stripped and unable. Without clothes I felt less worthy. Without a car I felt like a nuisance. Without the...

The most meaningful color (well that’s what I think) will most likely be scarlet red . Why? Well it represents a few things like love and blood . It is also the color that can be seen as mysterious and mesmerizing. When a person wears that color, it is as if there is more than meets the eye and that you must dive deep with him/her to see the real person on the inside. With that in mind, enjoy number 13 and see how God changed my heart and perspective through my Luke 10 team named… Scarlet Scarlet (in my...

It is such a privilege to travel around the world, encouraging the existing church and to share with people who have never before heard of our Saviour Jesus Christ. During our time in Kathmandu (Nepal), I realised that the world is really in need of God. There is so much idolatry happening everywhere. What made me happy was the thought of bringing the Good News to people who is actually hearing it for the first time in their lives! The sad reality is that they would like to follow our God but due to community oppression, they resist. If they...

Don’t you just love it when the Spirit reveals something to you?  When you grasp something that you never really understood?  When a mystery is revealed to you and you are so shocked with the fact that you have lived your entire life without knowing the secret of that mystery? When you discover something so awesome that it consumes all your thoughts and influences your entire being? 

First and foremost: I have no idea what I'm doing in regards to writing a blog, so please forgive my first attempt at digitally diarising my adventure with Global Challenge expeditions throughout this year.  Roughly a month ago I left the comfort, food and safety of home to join the ranks of Global Challenge, and in concordance with my 18 short years on planet earth, I can say that I have never made a better decision in my life! Sure the menu may lack some protein and variety, but what Global does offer is far more filling...It is food for...

A beginning and an end. The obvious is that this was our first country and that this was the beginning of our journey. From the onset of our journey God has come and shown me the joy in serving other's, specifically those that serve Him where others dare not stay. The end is less obvious and, more... An end to self deception, an end to self pity and most importantly an end to past fixation. I  had been clutching like a corner stone. Wearing a grudge like a crown, unable to forgive. But not anymore! I can gladly say that...