Monthly Archives: November 2014

Patty Cake – A Cambodia Story – #6

Posted on November 20, 2014 by

By mid-week, that first week in Cambodia, the team had learned a lot. That oppressive heat and humidity – God’s personal makeup remover – led us to a family-owned shop nearby the safe house, and to the best ice coffees … Continue reading →

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Pick-Up Sticks – a Cambodia Story #5

Posted on November 19, 2014 by

Be mindful of the needs of others. Yes, Dad, I remember. I can still hear you saying that at the end of every prayer. Be mindful of the needs of others. Yes. Yes…. I’m so mindful that I think I’m … Continue reading →

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I Saw God Everywhere – A Story of Cambodia #4

Posted on November 17, 2014 by

On the first day of our trip, one of our team leaders lead us in a devotion. We listened to a song by Stephen Curtis Chapman. It is called “Dive“. This verse says it all: But we will never know The … Continue reading →

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Garbage Day – A Story of Cambodia – #3

Posted on November 16, 2014 by

We make our way to a neighborhood restaurant, stepping carefully through the muddy streets. A small girl, holding a basket of handmade bracelets under one arm, leans against a pole and watches our street-side table intently. She stares at me, brown … Continue reading →

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I Fell In Love in Cambodia

Posted on November 14, 2014 by

I fell in love in Cambodia. I fell hard and fast, and I can’t get him out of my mind! Actually, I fell in love with about 150 of them, but this little one high-fived himself into my heart, and … Continue reading →

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Unbroken Chain

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

We knew we would be blessed by them. That’s what everyone told us when we departed fourteen days ago. The big question was, how would we be a blessing to them? How could a team of eleven Americans bless 150 … Continue reading →

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