When Jesus Came Near
Poipet, Cambodia The thread is consistent throughout the Gospels — things changed for the better whenever Jesus came near. When a women caught in the act of adultery was dragged through the streets by...
View ArticleThis Humble Work
Poipet, Cambodia I have often wondered about the hands of Jesus and what it must have been like to feel His touch. His hands figure prominently in almost every episode of healing in the Gospels....
View ArticleGoing Beyond Words
Poipet, Cambodia Foot washing was a common practice in Bible times. People wore sandals and walked along hot, dusty, and sometimes muddy roads and paths. Generally, a host assigned the menial task of...
View ArticleKeeping Evil at Bay
Poipet, Cambodia Keeping evil at bay is a common concern worldwide — both from seen and unseen threats. As a result, security is big business all over the globe. People in the West pay to have security...
View ArticleExploring Ancient Temples
Siem Reap | Angkor Complex | Cambodia The temples of Angkor, the largest ancient religious complex in the world, are magnificent. I first learned about Angkor from my Uncle Phil when I was a kid. When...
View ArticleWorth the Inconvenience
For years I have challenged myself and others to go beyond — to step across the line that defines the farthest we’ve ever been and the most we’ve ever done for God and His purposes. The only way to...
View ArticleReturn to Cambodia
The journey from my suburban home to the slums of Poipet in western Cambodia is long — really long no matter which way you travel. The only thing that makes the trip bearable is knowing that my heart...
View ArticleCompany of the Passionate
Poipet, Cambodia I am interested in the dynamics of movement — of why people will leave familiar shores and risk venturing to distant horizons. This is important because every major discovery in the...
View ArticleA Band of Sisters
The people of Cambodia know what it means to experience loss. Every Cambodian has a story about how their family suffered during the dark days of the Khmer Rouge. Pol Pot and his minions will forever...
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