Comments on: God’s mysterious timing

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:57:03 +0000

Soss– I can understand where you’re coming from. Much of what has been done by missionaries in the past in the name of “God” has been horrible. I, too, am saddened when cultures are destroyed and peoples disrespected and sharing the Gospel becomes much more like Western colonialism. I have never tried to push Jesus on anyone, simply given them an opportunity to hear and decide for themselves. Their own experiences testify to the new joy and hope that they receive from Jesus. As much as possible we are encouraging Thai believers to use their current traditions, holidays and culture in worship of God, as long as it is glorifying to him. But because I base what I believe in God and his word, we’ll probably just have to respectfully disagree on why (or whether) Jesus did what he did and what that means for the peoples of this world.

By: soss

soss — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:27:36 +0000

I’ve stumbled across your blog and i’ve been reading a few of your writings and from what I can see you are doing good work, helping poor and disadvantaged people, which I congratulate you for! But at the same time I get the feeling that to you these people (people other than those of your faith) do not have god in their lives and that they are lost and astray. I’m sorry I’m a bit biased, my historical understanding of missionaries has been one of cultural destruction, loss of identity, the usurption of nations and families, a prelude to foreign invasion and the disrespect of a peoples beliefs and traditions, all this mainly for the benefit of the missionaries home country. Forgive me If I offend I just find the idea of believing that the only “right” relationship human beings have with god is through your religion and yours alone. I just think this is a high arrogance.

By: Sara Stephens

Sara Stephens — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:07:00 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, guys!

By: Chris Davis

Chris Davis — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:07:00 +0000

Good – no, GREAT! – stuff… it's been an amazing run, and God's only got more in store for you, wherever you are in the world… blessings!!chris & becky