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Into Indochina
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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By Paul Vernon on Feb 12, 2010 in Ministry Updates | 0 Comments | Edit We recently traveled north into the largest country, by geographical area, in Indochina to join in the dedication celebration for a local Foursquare church. As with each time we’ve traveled into this country, the border crossing and weaving through the crowds of “tour guides” and taxis can be a stressful experience… but once you’ve crossed that initial boundary of sellers, smugglers and scams typical of many border-towns, the people are truly wonderful. Despite the difficult conditions they live in (or perhaps because of those conditions) there are few other places that possess such a richness of cultures and an appreciation of the simple pleasures of life. Read more. |
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Above Jewels
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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By Paul Vernon on Jan 15, 2010 in Paul | 1 Comment | Edit  Proverbs 31:10 (NASB)
Description of a Worthy Woman
10An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels. Maybe it’s the weddings I’ve been going to. Maybe spring comes early in Thailand. But I have found today, that even after 9.5 years of marriage, I am head-over-heels *in love* with Lori. Read More... |
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A Happy Christmas
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
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(original post)
Since I spent the last week of 2009 in America, we ended up celebrating our family Christmas on January 2nd this year. Abigail is still young enough that the actual date doesn’t really matter to her - but she is now old enough that Christmas is really fun. Living in Thailand we try to do a couple of holidays with more of an American flair, for ourselves and for Abi so she can have some connection with her American roots. Our biggest “tradition” holiday - by far - is Christmas. We start the day with an American breakfast cooked by Lori. This year she made an “Apple French Toast Casserole” which was so good that Esther actually ate it (she is generally a very picky eater, and especially adverse to western food). While we eat breakfast, we listen to the Christmas story - first in Akha, then in English - while discussing the characters in the story through our nativity scene. Then we celebrate a new tradition, initiated by Abi. Since there are presents under the tree, Abi knew that there must be a birthday. For about a month, she kept thinking it was going to be her birthday again, but now if you ask her whose birthday is on Christmas, she will answer “Baby Jesus” or “God” depending on what she remembers of the story at the time. So, we all sing a rousing version of Happy Birthday to Jesus, led by Abi. Read More... |
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