The Hourngs in Cambodia!

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." – Matthew 5:5 (NIV) Life in Cambodia has taught me many things. The quiet mornings with motorbikes humming in the distance, the sound of a street vendor calling out her goods, the calm before a tropical rainstorm, and the silent conversations between me and the Lord doing my morning walks or riding home on a tuk-tuk after a long day. In all of these ordinary moments, I’m learning that the gentleness God calls us to is not found in grand words or big acts. It is found in the stillness of our heart, in the posture of our soul when no one is watching. When I first read Matthew 5:5, I did not fully understand it. The world teaches us to be strong, to defend ourselves, to prove our worth. But Jesus says, "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." I used to think meekness was weakness. I thought it was about being silent, timid, or scared. But I now see that meekness is strength under God’s control. ...

This month has been a whirlwind of milestones, both in ministry and in family. But through it all, God remains our Anchor. Psalm 56:3–4 has once again become a favorite reminder for our family: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise— in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" We memorized this as a family during the pandemic. Back then, it was a lifeline. Today, it’s still our anchor. Like David, who feared for his life when hunted by King Saul, we’re reminded that fear must drive us to prayer  not panic. Our prayers are not anchored in feelings but in the unchanging character of God , made known through His Word. So in storms,whether physical, emotional, or spiritual, we don’t drift. We cling to the Rock that is higher than we are. God is our Lighthouse. Our Fortress. Our Guide. When Satan tempts us to doubt the love of God, we fight back with truth. As Pastor Peter Tan Chi once said, “Satan’s ploy is to make us dou...