Holding On in Times of Crisis

This picture was taken in our village in 2026,
a gas station that has run out of fuel

Today I passed three gasoline stations, all closed with no fuel available. I had to drive about 60km before reaching another station, where they only allowed me to fill 15 liters. The price also keeps surging. Thailand gets much of its fuel, especially crude oil, from the Middle East. With the ongoing conflict and the possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the situation is becoming more concerning.

What I am thinking...

Peace in Uncertain Times

Petroleum crisis in our community 
March 2026

I want to thank the Father Almighty for the peace we enjoy in our community. Sometimes we pass by this blessing without noticing it because we experience it every day. Peace becomes so normal that we forget it is truly a gift from God.

Yes, it is a gif. 

A blessing.

I Will Not Be With You Always

Picture was taken at the sandabar,  Pakbara,  Satun 2026 

I told my children that I can’t be with them all the time.

I can’t protect them all the time.

I can’t feed them all the time

Entering the New Year 2026 with Trust in the Father Almighty

By Ianpasison 

Picture taken during the flood 2025 in Satun, Thailand

As I step into the New Year, I carry with me a deep sense of gratitude for how the Father Almighty has led us through the past season. Serving my family, people, studying, and writing research reminded me that ministry is often lived out in ordinary faithfulness: showing up, listening well, and trusting the Father Almighty even when our strength or resources are limited. Along the way, I have learned to slow down, realizing more and more that:

Ministry is not only about only what we do, but about becoming more like the Son: to love, serve, and care as He does. It is not easy, but I try.

A Night the Water Changed Everything

By Ianpassion 

Flooding in Manang, Satun, Thailand 2025

It was around four in the morning when our dog would not stop barking. His bark was loud, urgent, and relentless. 

At first, I thought there must be a big snake nearby. Living in southern Thailand, that would not have been unusual. What made it more confusing was that there had been no heavy rain that night. Still half asleep and slightly annoyed, I got up to check on him, unaware that his warning was about something far more serious.