1. If you are preaching moralism that could be taught by an Old Testament priest, or another religion that has some of the same values as you, you aren’t preaching a New Testament, Gospel-Centered message. Christ must be the strength for our obedience and the answer for our failures. 2. Not more strength and effort, […]
Archives for January 2011
Thai Culture is Interdependent [Thai Culture]
The value of helping one another motivates cooperative behavior in the community and reinforces a sense of neighborhood… They bind their relationship through reciprocal services such as assistance and exchanges of food. – From a study done by Dr. Suntaree Komin, a Thai psychologist and a Fulbright scholar, who wrote a publication entitled Psychology of […]
To Keep you Updated on our Trip this Week…
I have already scheduled some posts to go out on some highlights of our trip. I hope they will remind you to pray for us as we travel and keep you updated on our progress. I will also try to take some pictures, write some short posts on my phone, and post them if I […]
A Little Fun is Expected [Thai Culture]
Thailand has been known as the Land of smiles. Work and play must contain at least a little Sanuke (to have fun, to enjoy oneself and have a good time). – From a study done by Dr. Suntaree Komin, a Thai psychologist and a Fulbright scholar, who wrote a publication entitled Psychology of the Thai […]
Education Isn’t the #1 Priority [Thai Culture]
The findings of the study revealed that educational values and competence hold a medium level of importance…This finding can help missionaries adjust their focus. The Thai people are not interested in the content of missionaries’ teaching. If being Christian enabled them to get benefits and helped in finding jobs, knowing English, and opening up chances […]
Thai Ego and Saving Face [Thai Culture]
The Thai are first and foremost ego oriented, characterized by the highest ego value of being independent, being one’s self (pen tua khong tua eng), and having high self-esteem. Thai people have big egos, a deep sense of independence, pride, and dignity. They cannot tolerate any violation of the “ego” self whether that be Buddhism, […]
Much Easier Support Options
I know that we have made it as difficult as possible to support us in the past, but it is far better now. Many people have expressed frustration about the difficulties of trying to give online, so we have some good news for you! There is no need for a PayPal account to give […]
Emotions are More Important Than Facts [Thai Culture]
A rational or apologetic approach may not work well with the majority of the Thai people, but an intuitive, feeling, or affective approach, seeing Christ as the “Man for others” and the one who can deliver them from all fears, may be considered as a new way of meekness in Christian witnessing. For the Thai, […]
Buddhist Worldview and Foundations
The Blessings of Deputation
Every day I am excited to wake up and do what I get to do. To me, deputation is fun and exciting. Yesterday I think I talked to 5 different missionaries, and at some point they all shared their opinion of deputation. So, I thought I would share mine, except I woke up today and […]