Do Not Dwell In The Past

By Ianpassion 

Photo was taken at the farm in Manang, Thailand, 2022

I was thinking about Isaiah 43:18-19 as the year 2022 came to an end. In this verse, Isaiah tells the people of the heavenly Father who have been captive in Babylon for many years to forget the former things and not to dwell on the past, because He is about to do something new. He is going to build a new road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

We can imagine that captives are not well treated. They do not have the same rights as the citizens of the country that holds them captive. They are destitute. They do not have their own homes and are most likely incarcerated in labor camps. I'm sure they were thinking, "We can no longer be free and have a chance to live an abundant life. We are stuck here with no way out."

Reflection | I Saw Eagles As Year 2021 Begins

By Ianpassion

Hundreds of eagles flying at the harbor of Satun, Thailand 2020

Many times I saw eagles in my dreams and when I also pray for someone.

Finally, I was given an opportunity to witness hundreds of eagles flying behind us while we were on a boat. Here in Satun, not far from us. When it happened, a fresh revelation came to me, it reminded me of what I and my family went through. A very difficult time.

Living By The Word in 2019

By Ianpassion
Sunset view at Pakbara Beach, Satun, Thailand, 2019

The first day of the year 2019 was welcomed with unforeseen unwinding time with my family. 

Actually, we did not feel like going out on that day due to a series of events and friends we hosted. My wife told me, "For New year, why not just stay in the house, rest, and for our dinner let us grill?"