What’s In a Name? We alll have a story. the very root, the core of who we are, as an individual, lies in our ability to realize the story, act on it, and then share it onward. When we tell others our story, we’re doing more than just sharing events. We’re sharing meaning. It’s a […]
At some point in the last few months, two teen girls walked through the doors of our English class for the first time. Everything about that step took courage. While it was not a new language to learn, having a native English speaker doing the teaching is like starting all over again in many ways. […]
Personal Practices of Spiritual Disciplines in Pastoral Care and Counseling Spiritual disciplines form the foundation of effective pastoral care and counseling. As a minister, the regular engagement in prayer, “Scripture foundation” [1] , song, service, confession, silence, and sacrament shapes not only personal spiritual growth but also the authenticity and depth of care offered to […]
The ‘Eyes’ Have It There are many idiom phrases in the English language that include the word eyes. Let’s take a brief look at a few and see their meaning and significance for this story. To be the “apple of my eye” means to be dearly loved. To “catch someone’s eye” means to attract attention. […]
When the Ground Shakes, God Builds His Church As We Approach the New Year….. This time is God’s. The Church has come forth and is responding to its own. The Church didn’t need to actually leave the community, because the ‘community’ came to the church. It was literally right next door. The current conflict in […]
The Evacuation of Khmer People during the Thailand–Cambodia War The Thailand–Cambodia conflict, especially along the border areas, caused serious hardship for many Khmer people. During periods of fighting and political tension, civilians living near the border were forced to flee their homes to escape violence, insecurity, and military operations. These evacuations were carried out to […]
A Vision for Reaching Everyone, Everywhere “No Place Left — until every heart has heard the Good News of Jesus.” Our first discipleship training course that started at the beginning of this year and was offered three times over the course of the first quarter of the year and was centered on exploring the heart […]
As a ministry leader, you may feel a relentless weight in your attempts to clearly and consistently cast vision for others. Discuss how you can guard against a sense of feeling overwhelmed in trying to “keep everyone on the same page” as far as vision is concerned in your ministry leadership. How could God use […]
The Aggression of Thailand Against Cambodia: A Cruel First Strike Throughout the troubled history between Thailand and Cambodia, one of the most painful chapters began when Thailand launched a military assault on Cambodian territory, initiating a brutal conflict. The aggression was not only unexpected but also marked by extreme cruelty and disregard for Cambodian sovereignty […]
On June 14, 2025, Pastor Ravy and other leaders organized a soccer tournament involving different schools and churches in the Run Ta Ek community, which has seen an increase in residents moving from the Angkor compound over the last two years. This program is more appealing to young people and helps them escape from abuse […]
