Before I enter a new country I have this picture in my mind about what to expect and what life will be like in that country. New Zealand, as the first first-world country we visited, I imagined to be be this perfect life. I imagined strongholds way different than Asia. Strongholds like materialism and money. But what I experienced in New Zealand was more than just that. New Zealand was a home away from home. We were blessed with a week at Algie's Bay to focus on debrief and to spend time with God. We were welcomed with so much...
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Two stars shining brightly as if with a mission to light up the world and a love radiated from a heart that loves with God's love. Beyond that, a smiling kid that's guick to grab your hand in an eternal friendship grasp, tugging you away to show you her room... As we we're preparing to depart for India, the above wasn't what I was expecting at all. My mind's eye was preparing me to see starving kids living on the streets, begging and desperately searching for food. Starving people living between heaps of trash, hoping against hope for a better future....
Written by Elzet - 19 May 2008
The dominating religion in Thailand is Buddhism, and because of all the foolish offerings and worship to Buddha, the future and hope of this nation lies within the children.
Deep within the poverty of Thailand, where families are struggling to provide enough food and not all the children can go to school, the streets are lined with spirit houses. The sun is reflecting off the gold statues and it is surrounded with bright coloured flags...
The pulling contest was taking place in Thailand. With a pull here and a pull there, and everywhere a pull, the challengers raced for the finish line…
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Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt...
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By Elzet Saunders - Thailand
White sandy beaches, palms trees, coconuts, bright blue water...the perfect setting for a fairytale. Or just a day on the beach in Thailand...
From the moment we arrived in Thailand we were awestruck with the beautiful nature. From lush, green bushes to white sandy beaches and palm trees. Just another little thing in God's creation.
From noodles to chopsticks, from "squatters" to cold showers, from dusty towns to snowy mountain tops...they all form part of the experience of a lifetime.
Ever thought you'll be teaching...in China? Singing songs, playing games, teaching Bible stories....it's all part of teaching that will change lives.
China, Destination X: The orange team attempted the mountains of China. After some careful preparations and lots of prayer, we took the step in faith...and headed for the mountains for an adventurous hike.
Africa - the darkness of the world or the light of the world? Why is Africa known as Dark Africa? Is it because of a lack of light? Or is it poverty? Africa has proven to have a secret that the rest of the world desperately needs
