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Global challenge is an incredible way to see the world and to serve people in a variety of ways. When we submit ourselves to the Lord to be used in the kingdom, the possibilities are endless. Don’t be mistaken, this doesn’t always mean moving across the globe but also stirring up a fire for the Lord in our home towns, our schools, our workplaces – there is so much God still wants to do with a heart that says “Here I am Lord, send me.” A question asked by one of the long-term workers prompted heavy contemplation, “Why do you want to share your story with people?”...

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People in Global Challenge often talk about how adventure can lead to Life. But what does this really mean? Turkey is known for its diversity — from traditional çay (Turkish tea) to kilims (Turkish carpets), a hamam (traditional Turkish bath), their bazaars, destinations like İstanbul and Kapadokya (Cappadocia), and sweet treats like lokum (Turkish delight) and dondurma (a stretchy traditional Turkish ice cream). In Turkey, we undertook a travel challenge and the last week included a half-year debrief. Our challenge was similar to “The Amazing Race.” We had a list of locations...

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