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Sunday Baptism

Posted on 04. Feb, 2010 by Jason.

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One day at English Clinic, Wa, an enthusiastic new believer who was baptized earlier this year, brought a friend with her. Nook is pretty quiet, but very friendly and always has a big smile for us. Because she had time off from school, Nook hung out with Wa for a couple weeks, and after a church worship night chose to become a Christian…

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Family Matters

Posted on 01. Feb, 2010 by April.

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What are the expectations in your family? Chances are, they’re different than those of a Thai family. I’ve had a few discussions with students, friends and fellow missionaries about different aspects of family life. It’s weird how you just assume your way is “normal.” I can’t say whether one way is better or worse, but they do reveal the basic values of our culture. Let’s look at some aspects of life and I’ll share some insights I’ve gained into Thai culture. By no means is this exhaustive, it’s just what I’ve learned in conversation…

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Food Friday: Eat like an Ahka

Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by April.

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As we’ve mentioned more than once, last month we went up to an Akha village for a few days to experience their culture. Part of that was, of course, their food. My favorite part was using chopsticks to eat it all. Since we only ate Akha food a few times, we decided to bring in an expert to tell you all about it. Lori Vernon graciously agreed to be our guest blogger today to teach us about Akha food and even share a recipe!

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Stoned in Bangkok

Posted on 26. Jan, 2010 by Jason.

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While perusing the local English language magazine the other day, I saw that Oliver Stone was going to speak at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand. Now I’m a foreigner and I guess that I’m kind of a correspondent (right? I mean, you’re reading this, right?) so I decided to go hear what he had to say. Oliver Stone, for those of you who don’t know, is a brilliant director. That’s just my opinion of course.

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Answers, Part 3

Posted on 23. Jan, 2010 by April.

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What would you say were the times you most felt ‘in step or in connection’ with God? What would you say were the times you felt least ‘in step or in connection” with God?
Do you think you will make any short or long-term lifestyle changes as a result of your year in Thailand? If yes, what & why?