September 2025 Ministry Recap
We praise God for the blessing of holidays spent with family, for opportunities to reconnect with loved ones, and for the chance to witness again how His grace is working in our lives. This past month has been full of moments that reminded me of God’s goodness not only in celebrations but also in challenges that stretched our faith and deepened our trust in Him.
We had the joy of spending time with Vandy’s side of the family during the Pchum Benh holidays. For those of you who might not be familiar, this is a deeply important holiday in Cambodia, filled with traditions and gatherings. For us as believers, it also becomes an opportunity to live out and share our faith in quiet but intentional ways, showing God’s love through our presence and our prayers.
👉Trusting God’s Quiet Provision
👉Reflection on Pchum Benh Holidays
👉Setting Our Hearts on Things Above
Each of these posts captures a different piece of our journey. They reflect not only my personal walk but also how God is moving in our family, in our marriage, and in the ministry He has entrusted to us.
And on a personal note, this month also marked a very special occasion: our sixteenth wedding anniversary.
Sixteen Years of Marriage
On September 30, Vandy and I quietly celebrated sixteen years of marriage. I thought at first that he had forgotten. I was the one who suggested a lunch date, not expecting too much. But I should know my husband by now. He is not one to express things loudly or make big dramatic gestures. He is not the type who will plan elaborate surprises or shower me with words.
And yet, when I realized he had remembered our anniversary too even if in his quiet way I felt so thankful. For me, it was more than enough.
In our early years, I used to get frustrated about these differences. I expected him to plan something special, to anticipate what I wanted, to read my heart without me saying it. And when he would simply ask, “So, what do you want to do?” I would feel disappointed.
But through the years, God has been faithful in teaching me maturity, patience, and grace. Marriage is not about having every expectation met but about learning to love and appreciate each other’s unique strengths.
Vandy is a man of action more than words. He doesn’t talk much, but he keeps his promises. He may not be openly affectionate in public, but he is steadfast and dependable. He is organized, diligent, and conscientious. While I may struggle with budgeting or household organization, he has taken up those responsibilities with care. Early in our marriage, we agreed that he would manage our finances, and I am so thankful for the way he has done so faithfully.
Our son David sees this too. When we sit down as a family to pray and share our concerns, he sees how his father leads with responsibility and calm discernment. Vandy is objective, where I tend to be emotional. He balances me out, and in so many ways, he points us toward the light of Jesus.
Marriage and the Lighthouse
When I think about Vandy and our marriage, the image that comes to mind is that of a lighthouse.
Have you ever seen a lighthouse up close? To many, it may look like just another tower by the sea. But for sailors caught in the storm, tossed about by crashing waves and surrounded by thick darkness, a lighthouse can mean life or death. It is not just a landmark but a beacon of hope.
Isaiah 60 gives us a beautiful picture of God’s light:
“All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.”
— Isaiah 60:3
Without God’s light, we are lost and hopeless. But because of His love, He has given us the brightest light of all Jesus Christ. Isaiah foretold a Messiah who would be “a light to the Gentiles,” and that promise was fulfilled in Jesus, who said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). His light shines in the darkness, and no darkness can overcome it (John 1:5).
In marriage, in family, in ministry, we need that light. Without it, we easily stumble into selfishness, pride, or despair. With it, we can navigate even the hardest storms.
Ministry, Family, and God’s Light
This past month, God has given us opportunities to shine His light in different ways.
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In moments of disappointment, we learned to run back to Him and find comfort.
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In times of need, we experienced His quiet provision.
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During Pchum Benh, we saw again how deeply rooted traditions are in Cambodia, and how much our country needs the light of the gospel.
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We were reminded to set our hearts on things above, not on temporary things.
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And in every situation, Christ proved again to be our firm foundation.
These are not just lessons for us but truths we hope to pass on to the people God has placed in our lives.
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A Call to Shine
Jesus told His followers that they would receive power from the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses, beginning in Jerusalem and spreading to the ends of the earth. That calling still stands today.
For those of us who believe, we have been given the privilege and responsibility to shine His light wherever we are in our families, in our workplaces, in our communities. And for those who may not yet know Him, the invitation is open. Jesus is the light you need. Life without Him is like being lost at sea in the darkest night. Only His light can guide you safely home.
As I look back on this month on holidays spent with family, on the ups and downs of ministry, and on our sixteenth wedding anniversary I see one theme running through it all: the light of God guiding us.
Just like a lighthouse standing firm in the storm, may our lives shine so that others can find their way to Jesus.
And so I close with gratitude: for a faithful husband, for a growing son, for a church family, and most of all, for the everlasting light of Christ who never grows dim.
“All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.”
— Isaiah 60:3
May we live to reflect that light.
The Hourngs 😍🙏
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