- With the ongoing political instability in Thailand, the social psyche is still on pins and needles. I'm realizing that I need to be a better follower of Jesus and share him with the Thais. Pray that I will make it a priority to learn the Thai language so I can better connect with the people here.
On October 22-25, I spent time with the Thais at a youth camp. During one session I was able to share with app. 50 Thai youths about 'Carrying your Cross Daily' and also about the 'Dangers of Materialism' (I spoke through an interpreter). I learned some preaching lessons as I thought I came down on them a little too hard. But this week I heard some feedback and supposedly, they were actually blessed! (It must have been God). Thank God for using me to minister to the Thai youth.
I was in Communist Laos from October 25- November 2 visiting house churches throughout the country. My trip definitely left its mark on me in a way that will probably change me forever. In some unexpected ways, God broke down walls in my heart and taught me some really hard lessons. So thank God for the tough lessons and also for the way he's working in Communist Laos (I will post a report on the Christian movement in Laos sometime soon).
- I'm producing my organization's Through the Border, which is an eight-page ministry publication that will be released in December. So I'll be super busy in the next two weeks. Pray for a truck-load of grace as I write stories and prepare the design.
- Lastly, when my situation here doesn't work out as I plan, pray that I can really trust that:
"In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to his purpose". Romans 8:28
To all my friends, family and supporters, thank you for all your continual support. My experience here is the sum of God's grace as well as all your prayers. And if I don't get a chance to say this later, Happy Thanksgiving!
Your friend,
EJ
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It's almost thanksgiving. I am thankful for a friend that Loves God and is getting out of his comfort zone to reach to others. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to God. God loves you and is thankful to have a hard working son like you. Thank you for the hard times you have overcame, thank you for being "Eric". Happy early thanksgiving. My mother and I are praying for you. Eric smile because you are AMAZING.
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