The Hourngs in Cambodia!

  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...

A Young Couple's Journey Vandy and I got married more than a decade now. As a pastor's wife married to a Khmer pastor in Cambodia, I've had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the incredible work God has done in our lives. Looking back to our early days as a young couple, I'm filled with gratitude for the lessons we've learned and the blessings we've received.  One verse that has been a constant source of inspiration and guidance for our family is Matthew 6:33. This verse has been a cornerstone of our faith and has shaped our approach to life and ministry. In fact, it even became a banner of this blog! My husband and I were just starting out in our new ministry in the city. We were young, full of passion, and eager to make a difference in the world. However, we were also facing many challenges. We were living on a modest income, our living conditions were simple, and we often felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities of ministry. After our mission work in Krati...

Psalm 121:7-8 "The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore." What's going on? Have you ever felt that rush or strong urge to pray for someone without even knowing what to pray and what's going on? I felt that moved yesterday for a dear sister Somnang. She and her husband Kakada are a young couple at our church. They have been praying for a child. And this year that prayer is answered praise God!  Somnang actually had a minor moto accident as she was riding back home yesterday (don't be shocked.. riding a moto is a typical mode of transport in Cambodia). Kakada might be worried but I believe he felt assured when we were able to convince his wife to just book "Grab/PassApp" for her safety while husband is away in the province. Thank God she and the baby inside her belly are perfectly fine. They live in the middle town (closer to the Men's dorm).    Kakada and...

A Leader’s Journey: Trump’s Testimony of Faith My husband, Vandy, has always been fascinated by leadership. Even before Donald Trump became a U.S. president, Vandy admired his bold approach to business and his unyielding determination. He followed Trump’s ventures, from his successes in IPOs to his presidency. What struck Vandy most was how a man, not initially seen as spiritual, began to show signs of faith and alignment with Christian values. When Trump secured his second term as president, Vandy was overjoyed, celebrating as though he were an American citizen himself. I jokingly asked if this meant he’d visit the U.S. to meet Trump face-to-face, and to my surprise, he enthusiastically said, “Yes!” Trump’s presidency has been far from smooth. Yet, his life story—from a business tycoon to a leader influenced by Christian principles—is a testament to God’s transformative power. It’s a reminder that God can use anyone, even those who might not seem spiritual at first, to fulfill His pla...

There is something about new life that humbles us. A tiny baby reminds us how small we are and how great God is. No matter how much we plan or prepare, life always reminds us that we are not in control. God is. Moments do not come with loud announcements or long explanations. They simply arrive and settle in our hearts. One of those moments came when I received a message from our dear sister Chhoryi. She sent me a short message, filled with excitement and wonder. She had given birth to a baby girl. A healthy, beautiful baby girl. Her name is Ratha Ling Ei, a name lovingly formed by combining the names of her parents, Ratha and Chhoryi. When I read that message, my heart felt full. I smiled without realizing it. I paused for a moment and whispered a quiet prayer of thanks.  Brother Ratha and pretty wife Chhoryi (young couple @PPC) Ratha and Chhoryi are one of our young couples at church. Ratha was part of the first group of young men who stayed in our dorm ministry. He lived th...

Faith and Autism This verse encapsulates the journey of trusting God beyond what is visible, predictable, or easily understood. As a pastor’s wife and a mother to our 11-year-old son David, who is on the autism spectrum, this scripture has been a guiding light through countless uncertainties and challenges. Today, I want to share three reflections on this verse, drawing from our experiences in ministry, motherhood, and mission work in Cambodia. Reflection 1: Faith Anchors Us in the Uncertainty of Parenting Raising David has been an extraordinary journey of faith. His autism diagnosis came with a whirlwind of emotions: fear, doubt, and a deep desire to understand his unique needs. I vividly remember the day we finally visited the developmental pediatrician in the Philippines. The diagnosis clarified many of David’s struggles, but it also marked the beginning of a path we could not fully foresee. Back in Cambodia, finding reliable specialists for therapy was nearly impossible. For a time...

Young Couples We love praying for our young couples at church.  Aside from ministering to the youth at our dormitories, we have always had that burden to help out young married couples.  We have four young couples at church! Three of them are from our Dorm men. After they graduated from the university, they eventually got married and decided to start a family here in the city. We are happy that they have stayed in the church and continued the fellowship with us. Three young mommies' have temporary went back to the countryside to rear their young babies (with the help of their parents & relatives). We pray that they will continue to seek God's guidance and help as they navigate this new season despite away in the city. We miss them a lot! We used to have a regular discipleship with them (online meet up by and couple fellowships at home). They didn't have any babies then 😅😁😀 they had all the time for meeting us! We totally understand that once babies arrived, a lot of ...