Thank God for Good Friends

Today, I was struck anew with a sense of wonder and gratitude for the incredible friendships God has graced me with here in under a year. These folks have impacted my life forever, and I can never fully express how thankful I am for each one.



Ting shares in church this morning about God using him to share the good news with a relative who contacted him seeking guidance in life.


Later, in the slums, I asked Ting to share his story with us and I am so glad I did. Wow, what an amazing story of redemption and grace. Thrown out of school and out of his home because of his behavior and choices, he ended up using meth (called yaa baa here) heavily. After one particularly bad experience, he called out to God for help. His sister Sunit, who you have seen in other postings, was already a believer and had tried to speak truth to him. At last he was ready. He crossed the line of faith some five or six years ago now. Today, he is working toward the Thai version of a General Equivalency Diploma and manages a restaurant in town. I am so sure that his story would deeply impact many other young people in Bangkok, who are where he once was. Ting is just an astoundingly great guy.

I press for more details.

Bee is a fairly new believer, but he is heading off to Bible College in two weeks. His simple faith is so inspiring. Bee loves God and wants to serve him whole-heartedly. I am thrilled for his new life direction, but terribly sad I will not see him every week.

Ah Jan Vee and Ah Jan Greg. Two genuinely Godly men.

Noom is already in Bible College and home on semester break. He heads back next week. He has a true servant heart and I greatly enjoy it when he comes back to visit.

Son and Ting studying English. They may just need it sooner than they think!

Son and Eddie. Today, Eddie showed up with a new hairstyle. He has been 'drafted' and will enter the military later this year. Everyone is worried about his hair!

A before and after deal. The old hair style. Now, go back and check out today. Vee says he now looks like a lion. Eddie is just another amazing young man. I am so blessed to know him.