Do we really need another Christian book? The answer to the question above is maybe, maybe not, depending on what kind of book it is! In a country that was devastated by civil war and genocide only a generation ago, the Cambodian Church is in desperate need of solid biblical resources. There is a big gap…
It’s been a busy couple of months! In June, we had a team from the Master’s College come out and serve for five weeks. They traveled to quite a few places in Cambodia and I joined them, along with my teammate BJ Lopez, in Preah Vihear (northern Cambodia) to minister with Pastor Somul’s church (He…
Thanks for your prayers and partnership with the Steeples. Here’s what we’ve been doing in Cambodia. Download PDF… Read online…
Dear Friends, Rainy season is here which means that it must mean ‘summer break’. I know that for many of you this is a busy season but wanted to let you know how much we appreciate your faithful prayers and support. Here are some highlights from the past season of ministry. Praises, Blessings and Prayer…
Being a part of a local church is not always easy. You can be deeply wounded by others, be frustrated with the direction the church is going, have personality conflicts, feel underfed and underappreciated, or just be plain tired-out. The Church, and each local expression, is full of problems because it is full of sinners…
Happy summer! (Well, at least to those of you in the northern hemisphere!) It has been amazing to reflect on God’s goodness as I have celebrated finishing my first year at Logos International School. Here are a few highlights from my past few months: -I completed my first school year at Logos! This year I…
Dear Brother and Sisters, Blessings from Phnom Penh, Cambodia! It’s been a long while since our last update, but know that you all have been in our thoughts and prayers. There’s been a lot going on that we are excited to tell you about. For instance we have been blessed with another baby that our…
Dear Friends, Over twenty plus years of marriage and ministry I can always count on things getting interesting when Daren is away! Recently was one of those times. Daren had left for the week to attend the International Council meetings for ACTION in Manila and it didn’t take long for it to get REALLY interesting…….
Earlier this month, while much of the world celebrated Easter, Cambodians celebrated Khmer New Year. For local Khmer people, it is time to celebrate with friends and family. Some Khmer people even consider Khmer New Year to be their “birthday” and they consider themselves a year older after Khmer New Year. It is also a…
As I write “February” on the board each morning, I have to pinch myself and realize that it is actually February now. Having lived for 27 years in cold Canada, it is strange to be sweating and hot everyday in Cambodia! However, I thank God every day for the gift of warm weather and the…
