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about more than a castle, or even a beautiful country; it was about sharing our faith with others. I was challenged during this trip to come way out of my comfort zone when it came to talking to other people about Christ. I talked to a couple of high school students for over two hours; I smiled at an orphan that sat by herself; and I gave my testimony in the middle of a subway station! These were all things I couldn't have done unless Jesus had saved me, and I had to share that with others. I learned a few valuable lessons: 1) A smile can knock down any language barrier. 2) Ministering to people is the time I can see Jesus most. And most importantly, 3) if you come to Jesus with all you have, He will use someone like you to do amazing things for His Kingdom!
When I first heard the choices for Missions Reality, I already had it settled in my mind that I would go to Africa! After all, I thought that was where God wanted me to be a missionary in the future. Well, after finding out that there was no room on the team going to Africa, I switched to Hungary. It was with much reluctance because I thought God didn't know what He was doing, but boy was I wrong! On April 11, 2008, we set out for the country of Hungary, not knowing how God was going to work. First of all, I had been so scared about flying over the ocean and even of being in an airport. But God was merciful and allowed us to arrive safely. The property at the Bible Institute in Toalmas was beyond imagination, and I was so happy that I had come on this trip. However, I knew this trip was
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