The Hourngs in Cambodia!

First time meeting up with Sheryl (post with my dear sister Hyangsuk as well) Sheryl's first time @ PPC 💖😍 My heart is full today, I finally able to meet Sheryl in the flesh (we always meet/do discipleship online!).  I'm glad she's able to join our corporate worship. Sheryl was endorsed to us by our mentors from CCF. They said there is a Filipina who would want to know the bible here in Cambodia.  I messaged her right away and introduced myself. Our first official online meet was last November 2023, and I knew and sensed her sincerity to know God, she said she wanted to be guided.  Back home, she's from Bukidnon (somewhere Mindanao). Sheryl grew up in a Catholic home. She works in the garment industry here - in Kandal province (she's not in the city). I really appreciated the honesty and the desire for her to know more about God by studying the bible with me.  Somehow, I felt the prompting to talk with her about the concept of sin and the need for us of a Saviour ...

I'm always grateful for discipleship meetings like this (online in our case).  I get to listen about sharing life experiences, reflect and relating on God's shaping up process because let's admit we are all still work in progress. Sheryl is my constant disciple now. I praise God for her life. She is helping me to be always accountable, since I would share to her my morning devotions every day. I think I have somehow posted our encounter on this post 👉 Meet Up with Sheryl   Our meeting time won't be complete without our special guest - David of course!  He gets a chance to share his experience at school too. I'm glad Sheryl won't mind if he's joining us during closing prayers.  Here are some of the lessons (take away) during our sharing time. We have reflected on John 15:2 - there are two separate actions that Jesus mentioned in here: the step of cutting off what's dead and process of  pruning fruit .  I have shared before that I love plants a lot! perh...

Weeknights Bible studies at home 💕😊 Thank God for holidays! Now back to our regular programing. We are glad for a restful and adventured days.  Bible studies and discipleship sessions have resumed this week. Online discipleships with Sheryl and David our special guest During our discipleship, we shared and reflected about Philippians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." It was such a wonderful time to spend time talking and praying with Sheryl (even joined by 😛Mr. David- he was also reading his bible quietly while mommy conducts discipleship) Oh how timing is this verse this week. During our praying time, verse 7 kept on resonating in me.  God kept on impressing that whenever we ask for the peace of mind and peace of heart - these promise and command are definit...

When God Says "Wait" "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" — Psalm 27:14 (ESV) A Message for the Waiting Heart This is for every single woman, mother, wife, young professional, or sister in faith who has ever whispered, “Lord, how much longer?” Waiting isn’t easy, especially in a world that rewards speed, instant gratification, and quick results. But there’s a beauty in tarrying—staying, seeking, and trusting even when nothing seems to be happening. This post is written straight from the heart, drawn from my personal journey of waiting, stumbling, growing, and trusting again. If you're in a season of waiting, know this: you are not alone. We minister to singles, young professionals, and young couples here in Cambodia. And one of the most common questions we hear is: “Why is God making me wait?” Or sometimes, “What if I miss out?” In our fast-paced culture—driven by likes, shares, and validation from people—it’s ha...

  Up Close: Who we are? After knowing a little bit of our small family, now I would like to share about God's work through our ministries here in Cambodia. I also would like to sincerely thank you for considerably covering us with your prayers and for always looking after us.  These means a lot. You are a channel of blessing! Background: When Vandy's teaching/leadership transition in the bible school has ended, it was clear to my husband that God is calling us to plant a church again - this time in the city. We just don't know where and when could we start. All we know we should be ready to obey.  As a young couple, we were also anticipating that our own family will grow and that we might have a baby eventually. God has been faithful. We know He is providing us financially through our work. I was offer a fulltime teaching job in a university while Vandy facilitated some translating jobs.  It was also that time KCC - Khmer Community Church/Kampuchea Christian Communit...

 As we wrapped up the month of February, I praise God for all these wonderful opportunities happened to our family and to our ministry. Sharing with you the highlights of this month: 😅 Lunch Fellowship at church 💖 2nd Child Dedication - baby Mateo (son - Skil & Pahna) 😍 Monthly Dates  😁 Holiday: Ferry ride @the Riverside 😎 Baking with David (cookies, strawberry, matcha walnut cakes) 😊 Nebulizing sessions  👏 Bible studies at home 👌 Meeting Sheryl for the 1st time (my Online disciple) 😍 Dad's mission trip in Sreyrieng with KCC team (Translating) 😁 Asian Hope school Fair 😅 Attended 2nd Khmer wedding this year (our university doctor) 👌 David's homemade origami flowers 👍😇😀

  I have this disciple who has quietly and unexpectedly become one of the people God uses to keep me grounded. She and I rarely meet face to face. She works in the outskirts of Phnom Penh, which is technically already a province. The busyness of her schedule and the distance make it hard to sit down for coffee and talk. But every morning, as I ride my tuktuk on my way to teach at the university, I find myself sharing a devotional message to her on Telegram. It’s not a big production, just a simple sharing of what God showed me that morning during my quiet time. A verse that spoke to me, a prayer I whispered in the stillness, a thought that reminded me of His faithfulness. A Morning Routine That Keeps Me Grounded I’m deeply blessed by her life. Even though she’s still young in the faith, she’s hungry and eager to know Jesus more. She’s passionate, open, and intentional. And without her knowing it, she’s become my accountability partner. She keeps me mindful that what God impresses ...

Just sharing to you - just one of my conversations with Sheryl (my online disciple). It's in Filipino language. I'm just fascinated that I could compose this long thread of messages in the Telegram app while riding on a Tuktuk!  I thank God for this amazing time to minister even while commuting to go to work!  Background: I was sharing about the story of Samuel (our reflections)👍 **The story of Samuel is amazing kc 1st time niya na recognize un voice ng Lord. Bata pa lang xa nun pero he has a servant heart and God honors that meekness in Him and was eventually used by God to help out Israelites. May mga panahon na mahirap for me to recognize God's voice I even questioned if totoo pa ba yun in our time now?  But then I realized as I desire to know God in my life dun ko nalaman na totoo pala talaga - hindi man literal na maririnig un boses Niya (kc most of the time ako lang naman nagsasalita pag nagppray) pero nadidiscover ko palagi un will niya or kasagutan ng Lord saken ...

on my Tuktuk commuting home Cambodia has entered the rainy seasons.  This country is blessed because of its geographical position - nestled between the countries of Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos. These neighboring countries would always get typhoons and other natural calamities. And since Cambodia is like a basin, it would only get the after effect. Yes, Mekong River would overflow from time to time due to monsoon rains, but it will not linger and would still be manageable. However, there have been many concerns these past few years. Flooding has become such a problem especially here in the city of Phnom Penh.  As a daily commuter, it would be really uncomfortable and irritating whenever moto rider would rudely drive pass and splash water on you especially in the busy mornings 😢😫 which unfortunately happened to me today 😓. It just happened so quickly, and I was speechless for a moment - I got soaked! (from my pants to my shoes). My tuktuk driver looked at me and perhaps waiti...