It is clear that we so quickly forget the wonderful presence of the LORD JESUS. Our busy lives makes us so aware of debt and other first world problems. And then we make all kinds of efforts to rest at JESUS's feet. But nothing makes you so humble, than to leave all behind, especially our plans and back up plans. To go out with nothing, except faith and only faith. But faith means you look with excitement for a big miracle around every corner. And you are sure of the things not seen. You know... that assurance you...
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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....
Work Your Way: Kenya Project Kenya is a profound land filled with rich culture and diversity. A team of young adventurers risk everything to serve missionaries that have established community development programs. Andre Brink, known as The White Maasai, has worked and earned his way into the tribal life over the last 14 years with the help of God's provision and favour. One of the community development projects in Maasai-land is a self-sustainable eco campus. The Work Your Way Team will fly on the 4th of March and land in Tanzania, drive down to the South of Kenya...
Great expectations are what we had at the beginning of the year for the whole year!
Right now I can say that it has already been met in just all the small things that God gives us!
So... China, land of mystery, dragons, hidden behind both the iron curtain and the great wall... but actually the most difficult barrier is
Indonesia was definitely a highlight for some of us. We met some seriously rad people. Our schedule was jam packed. Spent the mornings at a christian elementary school teaching English and morning devotions with the classes. And had time with the awesome teachers. Some days we went to public schools and hung out with the Muslim kids too. Basically every evening was spent with the Destiny Generation church people. Like student aged. We had great times of fellowship and worshipping together, praying with everyone. We got to know them like friends, they're so cool. Cell groups, prayer walks, teaching times. And...
The Kidz ! Thank you for those who helped us in the past to provide clothing and training for the children in my area. This sport-ministry has taken off again on a high note here in Phuket, and we are excited about it. Children have grown out of old shoes and clothes, and we need to provide again. We will try to support them again with funds for training, clothing and competition fees. And if we are lucky, we can even sponsor a prize here an there, opening children's hearts to a good lifestyle and Christ ! You are welcome...
I love Panama! This place is just too good to be true. Pastor Bill and his wife Anne are definitely treasures who God placed on earth to shed some light on His kind of love. Awesome story: The church has a sign saying "God loves Tourists". Pastor Bill has a lot of testimonies about how 'random' backpackers or other tourists would come to church at service. We have been doing the coolest things here. Panama is in holiday season and is known for it's diverse nature. It's packed with scientists and photographers (Germans, Aussies, Asians). Yesterday on my run I...
Climbing of the bus in San Jose in Costa Rica and the journey begins. Our group spilt up in 2 groups and went out on our faith journey just trusting on the Lord to take us to the places where we need to go. From the bus stop me and Geoff took the road saying our goodbyes to Mulder and Quinton and told them we will meet you guys in Guatemala on the 1 st of May at Crossroads Café. 10 Days traveling by faith doing a semi Luke10. Getting lost in San Jose in the part of town you...
Brazil was one of my favourite countries so far. First arriving in São Paulo my first feeling was I could definitely move here and as we went on with our journey that feeling just increased. Once arriving in Brazil our team split into 2 groups I was privileged enough to be in the group that stayed in the city and did had a ministry point in a local church. Our small group split into groups of 2 or 1 and was spread around the city being housed in people's houses form the church. The other members of the team...
Macedonia was one of those countries that I had high expectations of. Mostly due to the fact that I heard so much about the place, the large amount of people that needed help in the camps and the Rama people that also needed help. After Africa left Macedonia, I read their blogs and that helped me to paint a picture of how it is there, and what I can expect. So after reading and hearing about the refugee camp, I was expecting a BIG challenge. Not that it would have demotivated me in some sort of manner but rather start...
