My German friend’s phone was stolen. Cambodian police told him they wouldn’t help him unless he paid every police officer $10 each. There were 10 of them. He paid $100, and suddenly his phone appeared.
Most people just pay the bribe. I have refused to pay bribes.
That is why corrupt police stand against me. I have suffered to remain faithful to the Lord.
Recently I called another pack of policemen to repentance for trying to scam me. Click below to watch a video excerpt.
My authority to correct those walking in abominations comes from the Lord Jesus Christ, who has authority over all.
Call me Pastor.
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” Galatians 6:7
New Castaway Baptist Location:
It’s been a long month. But much progress has been made… Praise the Lord!
A whole lot of lighting was added to brighten up the place, empower Bible reading, etc. Much better. Photos don’t do it justice.
Just a few more “before & after” examples…
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple.” Psalm 27:4
In June, I was back home in the USA to celebrate Dad & Mom’s golden wedding anniversary. Praise the Lord for 50 years!
“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24
As always, the Lord provided opportunities to stand for Him along the way.
Example #1 – Jewish Man in NYC: At the airport a Jewish man was advising passers-by that we should keep the law.
The Jews are God’s chosen people (Gen 12:1-3). They rejected Jesus as Messiah and continue to try to keep the Old Covenant (John 1:11).
God’s Word guarantees that those who rejected the Son of God have rejected God.
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” John 14:6
I told him the Messiah already came – the Lord Jesus Christ.
And because all human beings are morally and spiritually bankrupt (Rom 3:10; 3:23), the only way we can keep the law is to repent, put our faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God (Rom 6:23; John 3:16). Praise the Lord!
“Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.” Galatians 3:24
“I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3
Example #2 – Witnessed Along the Way: The Lord provided opportunities to fellowship with pastors and minister in a variety of places along the way.
Example #3 – Muslims in Dubai: The Iraqi Muslim man in the above photo received the gospel without rebuttal.
But… On an airport layover in the Middle East (Dubai), I offered to share my chocolate with Muslims sitting next to me.
A young man from their group sharply advised me, “Stay away from my family.”
I told him he was very disrespectful and glared at him until he turned away.
The only thing I figure could have provoked him to attack was my NYPD neck rest.
“…yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service.” John 16:2
The Lord led me to do all of the above. My fellow pastors / missionaries would have tried to stop me from doing much of it.
That devotional you’ve been reading was written to sell copies. It seeks to please people, not the Lord. Toss it in the trash. Follow the Lord, not your buddies at church.
“For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel’s will save it.” Mark 8:35
Back in Cambodia… War between Cambodia and Thailand seems increasingly possible. Land border crossings have been closed, trade limited, etc.
In addition to ongoing border disputes, Thailand has accused Cambodia of serving as a center for transnational crime operations (scamming).
“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord.” Romans 12:19
PRAISE THE LORD!
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I walked the streets of Bangkok last week, warning prostitutes of coming judgment – ‘…The Lord will return to judge… Must repent, and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ!’
Out of the blue, an American man confronted me, shouting in my face, ‘What you just did was wrong! You should go back there and apologize to those women! You are a horrible human! You are a horrible human!! …’
He was shouting himself into a frenzy. It seemed inevitable that he would throw a punch. If so, I knew the Lord would be pleased with me for suffering for Him.
I replied, ‘I’m accountable to the Lord Jesus Christ and to Him alone. I am not here to please you. Do you understand that?’
“If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part He is blasphemed, but on your part He is glorified.” 1 Peter 4:14
Two days after the Lord led me out of Bangkok (i.e. Sodom), the earthquake hit. I didn’t look back, but my wife did (spiritually speaking).
“Remember Lot’s wife. Whoever seeks to save his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it.” Luke 17:32-33
Job lost all he had but remained faithful to the Lord through it all. Job’s wife and self-righteous peers figured Job ‘had a few things to learn.’
In reality, those who judged faithful Job had a few things to learn. The Lord humbled them before his faithful servant Job.
“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, a thief, an evildoer, or as a busybody in other people’s matters.” 1 Peter 4:15
Remaining silent and withholding information is the same as joining them.
“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them.” Ephesians 5:11
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'” Mark 16:15
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST!
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Calling people out of sin and dead religion to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the core mission of the church.
When witnessing to a Catholic in the U.S., it is the responsibility of the witness to meet them where they are – to share that idolatry and praying to/through spirits of the dead is sin that leads to hell.
The same applies when witnessing to Buddhists in Cambodia.
Evangelism RISKS relationships, job security, reputation, power and money.
My peers refuse to do it. Instead, they search high and low for ways to prove they are “a good person” or spiritually superior. For example:
1) Reminiscent of the scribes and Pharisees, many continually imply they are morally purer than others (Matt 23:27-28). 2) Many cling to a certain Bible translation they feel makes them superior. 3) Some “debate endless genealogies” (Titus 3:9), such as specifics around when the Lord will rapture the church. 4) Others go from one church conference to another trying to find satisfaction in “Christian community,” since Christ does not offer peace and joy to the disobedient.
Anything to avoid simple obedience…
“… Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice …” 1 Samuel 15:22
BUT The Word of God calls us to RISK IT ALL! PUT CHRIST ABOVE ALL ELSE. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Youth must follow me.
Every Sunday afternoon, we hit the streets to share the gospel together…
“Brethren, I urge you to become like me…” Galatians 4:12
Sharing the gospel with those who struggle with gender identity…
Sharing the gospel with prostitutes and homeless people…
“Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” Hebrews 10:38
PRAISE THE LORD!
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Blessings follow obedience. The Lord provided through those of you who obeyed His leading. PRAISE THE LORD!
Thank you to those of you who support my ministry. May the Lord abundantly bless you!
As appealing as a Ford truck or SUV is (would be perfect if I were in Pennsylvania), this Toyota Wigo is a brand NEW perfect fit.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33
Over several visits to the dealership, I witnessed to three staff members.
The salesman assigned to me has a believing older brother, who I would assume prays for his salvation. In a nation that is 95%+ Buddhist, I believe that was a Divine appointment. Praise the Lord!
“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:14
Witness Wherever You Go!
Here on the mission field, there are many pastors and missionaries.
Do any of them share the gospel? VERY FEW! Instead, they follow each other and the lead of pastors back home; they avoid offending people to keep attendance numbers up… sending people to hell. “…they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance” Acts 26:20
The Lord has called me to lead by example – to activate the church!
In the gym, the Lord continues to move in power – providing opportunities to witness to many, including an Israeli Jewish man and many buddhists.
True believers in Christ love people with the love of Christ and want them to receive everlasting life in heaven.
A number have come to Castaway (Gospel) Baptist. Others have committed to come.
Wall clock broke in my house… shared the gospel with the young Muslim woman who sold me a new clock.
Maintenance guy came to install something at the church… shared the gospel with him…
“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'” Mark 16:15
Train Up Youth to Share the Gospel Wherever They Go!
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Conviction, eyes to see and ears to hear for the LGBTQ.
That seeds would bear fruit, that the Lord would raise up Cambodian evangelists.
Revival for the U.S. church – that we would stand for difficult truth in these days no matter what the cost.
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