A few weekends ago we were invited to join in on a youth retreat to nearby Khao Yai National Park, just a few hours outside of Bangkok. It was a simple overnight trip and we were happy to be asked to join them. It really was a great few days. We visited some nearby waterfalls, [...]
A lot has happened since the new year began. Our wonderful trip home over the holidays was an AMAZING whirlwind of a time, but even now after having been home for nearly 2 months we feel like we are still trying to get back on the saddle that is life and ministry here in Thailand. [...]
I realize it has once again been multiple months since I’ve posted here. But at least this time I have good reason! Back in December we took our (semi) secretive trip home to the States. This was the first time in a year and a half that we had been home…. …and it was amazing! [...]
So, we’ve been at this language learning thing for quite a while… About a year and a half to be exact. In that time I’ve managed to tell an office full of bankers that I am gay, learn to read and write in Thai, and have been able to build some decent relationships with Thai [...]
Last week was Thailand’s Loy Krathong festival. This year marks the 3rd time we have been in Thailand during this beautiful and fun festival. Fireworks, lights, lanterns, markets, live music, food, family and friends… It’s all become a really enjoyable time for us and our Thai friends. // Video courtesy of the Tourism Authority of [...]
______________________________________________________ Remember the last time we had a snake in our house and Sara ran around the house like a scared 7 year old? Well that was more snake experience than we ever really wanted to have. I mean, I’m not scared of snakes. I just don’t like them. They creep me out. Not to [...]
…it never ends. I have to admit. I’ve closed my eyes on more than one occasion while reading people’s posts to Facebook about the first snow, frost on their cars in the morning, and the final yard mowing of the year. Coming from the Midwest in the US, I grew up enjoying 4 distinct seasons [...]
Operation World offers some of the best prayer guides for every nation which they update every year via the web, DVD and book format. A friend let me know of the updated Thailand page over at Operation World and thought I would share it here as well. Please have a look and join us in [...]
Sara and I have spent time learning about the world’s religions. We had a great class that we took while studying at Huntington University, our Alma Mater, and learned a ton. I’ve also spent quite a bit of time reading about Buddhism and religion in Asia in preparation for our coming to Thailand. We are [...]
I recently posted the Twitter / Facebook message above in hopes to find an answer to an issue I’ve been having since moving into our new place here in Bangkok. I literally spend 5 minutes in the shower or helping do the dishes and my hands wind up looking like I just swam a triathlon [...]
