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Is It Worth It?

September 12th, 2026 — around 11:00 AM I find myself standing in front of this lodge.Encapsulated by its beauty and the legacy that this building has long been known for.Bearing the weight of my struggles on my shoulders.Coming into this place with the intent of knowing God, seeking help, and letting go. Letting go.Letting go of your struggles.Letting go of your worries.Letting go of your problems. That’s what this place is full of.Full of people

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Why Am I Here?

Hi everyone! My name is Cal, and I am one of 47 students living here at Joshua Lodge. Over the past two weeks, we have experienced so many new beginnings. Our first few days consisted of some HR training and getting settled in. Then Dallas, our director, surprised us. He gave us 30 minutes to pack our bags and head out on a hike to a nearby camping area called Wildwood. We spent three days

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It Begins…

Wow, what can I say..? Joshua has felt like a dream. This whole year has been filled with so many ups and downs. These hills and valleys that I’ve experienced all add up to God’s perfect plan. Whether in the beautiful times or in the times of hardship and struggle, God has just been so good to me. I can’t possibly begin to expect to explain everything that the Lord has done this past nine

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The End in Sight

Hello friends and family! This past week things have started to slow down as we are reaching the end of Joshua. We finished up the rest of our classes and have all been working on homework trying to get it all in before the end of this week. This week we have had Sean and Michelle up as our catalyst couple which is always fun. We all love having them up here whenever they can

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Ephesus and Endings

Today was not only our last day exploring Türkiye, but also the long-awaited Ephesus day. And like my high school volleyball coach used to say, “last one, best one.” I can confidently say—that was exactly true. We started bright and early with a 5 a.m. breakfast before heading out on the boat. Thanks to Ozan and Dallas, the ride we were supposed to take the night before turned into a sunrise adventure on the peaceful

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Priene and Apollo

We started our morning together as a group with a visit to Priene, stepping into a place rich with history. Standing in the ancient Greek theater, Sam shared insight into how old it is and the significance it once held, which made the moment feel surreal. Shortly after, Adriana led a devotional on Galatians 1:10 that really spoke with me. She talked about how caring too much about what others think can lead to timidity,

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