Agricultural/Environmental Techincal Advisor in Southeast Asia
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Richard's Blog - My Updates from Southeast Asia
A Letter to Future Goers
Things I wish I had known before Going: Language learning, although hard work, can be FUN! Before beginning the process of moving overseas, I had never put in any effort to learn a second language. It wasn’t until I met my wife (she is an ESL teacher and a lifelong student of culture) that I started to realize that there might be value in learning a second language. Even with her encouragement, coming into this two year commitment the aspect of language learning was easily one of the most intimidating parts for me. Learning the language has taken an immense amount of work and is sometimes... Read more
Go in this Might of Yours
As I was preparing to begin my stint as a Goer, a question frequently repeated itself in my mind: “Am I really equipped for this?” I am called to the task of being Jesus’ witnesses to the ends of the earth and making disciples of all nations, but do I have what is necessary to accomplish this mission? To anyone considering Going and asking themselves similar questions (or to anyone doubting if they have the strength to do whatever Lord is asking them to do), let me point us to Judges 6:11-26... Read more
Abundant Food in the Fallow Ground of the Poor
“Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, But it is swept away by injustice.” Prov 13:23 The Lord has really impressed this verse on my heart over the last month, and I am not yet sure what He is trying to teach me through it. One thing I am sure of though-- this proverb rings very true if we look closely. The NGO Rare recently posted an article describing the need for their “Lands for Life” program which illustrated this truth quite well. They shared the story of a Columbian farmer called José and the issues he is facing: “José has farmed the same way for generations: He... Read more
My Essentials
We are very excited to share that we have officially decided to continue with our team here in SE Asia LONG TERM after our first two year commitment ends. We feel like very exciting rolls have taken shape for both my wife and I professionally, and that the Lord has opened amazing doors and gone before us in a powerful way in ministry. We are excited to say “yes” to being faithful where He has placed us. Currently we are back in the States preparing for continuing on long term, and as we are making sure we have all we need and that everything is in place, I thought it would be fun to drop a... Read more