Stories from Thailand

  • Dreams, Bible Study and other Christians lead to a new Faith
    02/03/2010 3:23 am
    Eid is the househelper at one of the Chiangmai dorms for missionary children and has been studying the Bible with me (dorm mother) for 1 1/2 years. I asked my Christian cook, Tui, what she thought I should get Eid for her birthday in January. Tui suggested I get her some Christian books, so one of the books I gave her was I Dared to Call Him Father (in Thai), a fascinating book written by a Muslim woman in Pakistan who became a Christian. Part of her journey to Christ involved some amazing dreams. Shortly after reading the books, Eid had 3 significant dreams herself over 3 nights:
  • The Bible? No Problem!
    02/03/2010 3:21 am
    A few weeks previously, I was asked if I would consider going to the Lampang Cancer Center, located just outside town, to teach English. I explained to the Administrator that whilst I taught English, my purpose was also to expose Thai people to my Christian worldview and that I would be using Bible passages as my English teaching texts.
  • INTERactive – a Student Club
    02/03/2010 3:16 am
    At the Nakhon Sawan Rajaphat University, there are approximately 8,000 students and only 5 Christians known to us, from 5 different churches. Each week Youth House staff go onto campus to eat and chat in the canteen and help with INTERactive – a student club.
  • “My Hope for Thailand“
    26/02/2010 2:39 am
    The main event took place on December 19, 2009. On this day about 50% of Thai churches participated and more than 41,000 of their members were involved in reaching out to over 200,000 of their friends and neighbors to tell them about Jesus.
  • Christmas Outreaches
    08/12/2009 8:11 am
    Three homes will be opened for “Matthew & Friends” per the Billy Graham project “My Hope Thailand”. These will be conducted on 18th December at The Songs’ residence, 19th December at Christine Kwok’s residence and 20th December at the Ministry Center in Kheha Ramkhamhaeng. Guests will watch an evangelistic program together, with discussion afterwards.
  • Satan Disturbed
    08/12/2009 8:09 am
    Pii Faay is the woman who stated that she cannot become a Christian because of the First Commandment (October Thai Tempo, “To the Temple, or Not”). However, she continues to attend a Bible study, but 2 incidents demonstrate that Satan is craftily at work:
  • Trusting in Trinkets
    08/12/2009 8:07 am
    Ning, a lady who runs an evening restaurant next door to us, has just bought a solid jade bangle worth a lot of money. I was a bit confused that they would spend so much on jewellery when they are struggling to make ends meet.
  • Make disciples, baptising
    08/12/2009 7:59 am
    them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Earlier in the year (July) I told the story of Rang and Wi, a couple who came to faith and started witnessing to their friends and neighbours. This past week they were baptised in the river along with 20 other people! However,
  • His life was destroyed…
    08/12/2009 7:33 am
    When we first met Mr. LP he was a drunk and a “shame” for his family: his life was destroyed after 2 marriages and 4 kids – 1 transvestite, 1 lesbian and 2 distant children. After being in touch with short-termers and missionaries, Mr. LP became a “1% Christian.”
  • Internet Evangelism
    08/12/2009 7:20 am
    Internet Evangelism

    These quotes give an idea of how kwamjing.net’s non-threatening cyberspace environment is drawing Thai people to explore the Truth:

    * “What do Christians do when they get together? I live in Yala.”
    * “Do you need to change your religion if you want to become a Christian? How do you go to church? ”
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