Archive - December, 2008

December 31, 2008 in Uncategorized with 2 Comments

When Traveling...It Helps To Remember That Someone Out There Always Has It Worse Than You.

When Traveling...It Helps To Remember That Someone Out There Always Has It Worse Than You.

Pcola: Where It All Began…

December 28, 2008 in Development with 1 Comment

Jacq, the boys, and I spent some time in a place that is very near and dear to our hearts.  It’s a little town called “America’s First Settlement” and the home of “the longest running revival in US history.”  It is also the place where God saved and called me out of a crazy party life, where we were trained for ministry, where I started a successful outreach the military community, where Jacq and I were married, where Brayden was born, and where we have some of our fondest memories and deepest friendships.  It can also be one of the weirdest towns around.  I find myself still saying, “What in the world?!” as I drive around the downtown area.

What town is this you ask??  Pensacola, Florida! Continue Reading…

South Louisiana: Great Churches & Leaders

December 13, 2008 in Commentary with 2 Comments

While in Louisiana, I was able to spend some time with some great men of God who are making a huge difference in and around the Baton Rouge area.  Check out their sites and take a look into their world.

Pastor Mark Stermer of Healing Place Church and I spent time talking about Thailand, ministry, and our military backgrounds.  He is not a dude you want to mess around with…former recon Marine! Continue Reading…

Pics of Preparation and Not So Much…

December 11, 2008 in Commentary with 0 Comments

I'm Ready Uncle John!

I'm Ready Uncle John!

Well I'm Not, Chloe!

Well I'm Not, Chloe!

SNOW in South Louisiana! Or Is it SNEAUX?

December 11, 2008 in Commentary with 1 Comment

South Louisiana Sneaux

South Louisiana Sneaux

Daddy, what's that white stuff?

Daddy, what's that white stuff?

Small Church America

December 8, 2008 in Commentary with 0 Comments

I had the pleasure of spending Sunday with some great folks over at Faith Family Church in Watson, La.  I shared about our upcoming work in Thailand and was able to honor a man who influenced me greatly for the Gospel at a key moment in my life, Floyd Cox. 

Floyd took the time to explain the Gospel to me when I was ready to hear, provided me with books to help me grow in my faith, set the example by going on short term missions, and pointed me to a local church where I could grow in the faith.  Twelve years later, here I was speaking at his local church about becoming a missionary to Thailand.  Is Floyd a Pastor?  Not officially, but he is a disciple of Jesus who though he works a 40 hour week job to support his family, still makes time to reach people for the Lord.

As we traveled to the church this Sunday, I noticed a few things.  Continue Reading…

Tipping Point For Thailand?

December 1, 2008 in Thailand with 1 Comment

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What does this mean for Thailand’s future?  Will there ever be division between the Central Thai and the Northeast?  What would a new government run by PAD backed support look like?  Will democracy  and freedom be protected? What will happen in Thailand when the beloved King passes away? Is a Kairos moment coming to Thailand?