Highlights of 2014 – Looking Forward in 2015
Milestone 2014 was the year that a major milestone was reached on the road to seeing the Cambodia Dream become a reality. I now have 3rd generation disciples within 1 year of leading people to the Lord. This means that I led someone to the Lord and trained them to be a multiplying disciple. This new disciple then led someone to the Lord and trained them. And my disciple’s disciple led someone to the Lord and is training them to do the same all in less than 12 months. I’m sure that 2015 will be the year that we reach 4th generation disciples and beyond and I’m praying for...
Read MoreSharing Jesus with Those Who Have NEVER Heard
Last Sunday, I took the opportunity to share the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection with 2 old ladies in Baset. When I got to the part where Jesus was on the cross and asked His Father to forgive those who crucified him, Vat asked, “Is this a true story or made up?” The other lady has heard me share several stories before and assured her that this was true. Later, when I got to the resurrection, Vat interrupted again and asked, “Is this Jesus a man or a woman?” Wow! I’ve never been asked that question before, but given the Khmer language does not...
Read MoreBuddha’s teaching helps Cambodians understand the gospel
Undoubtedly, the most effective way to teach anything is to begin with what people already understand. Jesus did this constantly when he used everyday life situations and parables that his listeners were familiar with. Last year, I met a missionary to Burma who shared the way they used Buddha’s 4 Noble Truths to point people to Jesus. I immediately recognized this as a gem that could work in Cambodia. Over a couple of months, before returning on Home Assignment, I experimented with sharing these 4 Noble Truths and seeing how they could be used to help Cambodians come to Jesus....
Read MoreYou And Your Household Will Be Saved
Individual salvations seem to be the exception not the norm in the New Testament. The norm appears to be whole households accepting Christ together. It is our Western, modern culture that has re-interpreted spiritual principles into our individualistic framework and made it seem that individual salvations are the goal God has in mind. However, Paul’s message was “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved – you and your household.” (Acts 16:31) When he said this, he didn’t mean the jailor to be saved and some months or years down the track other members of...
Read MoreWhen poverty leads to death
Sot, a 65 year old grandmother, almost starved to death. Her family are poor but they are able to keep food on the table. The problem is that Sot has had several hospital stays over the last couple of years; the last one being only a couple of months ago. The family sold farmland to pay the expensive medical costs. Several years ago, Sot allowed church planters to use her front yard as the venue for outreach activities. These activities were closed down by the village leader before my involvement in Baset. Sot hadn’t become a Christian but I continue some contact with Sot and tell her...
Read MoreChristmas in Baset
Christmas is not a public holiday in Cambodia, so with Christmas falling on a Sunday, this was the first time that we’ve been able to celebtrate Christmas in Baset on Christmas Day. We left home after 6 AM to transport most of the Christmas dinner food to be prepared in Baset. Those who know how to make Cambodian curry and the special fish soup had much to do throughout the morning. I took my good friends from Australia, Alex and Garry,and new comer, Renee, visiting in the meantime. In Cambodia, celebrations are important and are supposed to be very public. So Christmas is a time...
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Sarah Ardu
Passionately pursuing the dream of Church Multiplication Movements in Cambodia. Read More...
