The Record Family

Christ: The Head of the Body

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:52:37 +0000

And He is the head of the Body, the church…that in all things He may have preeminance. Colossians 1:18

This past month has been a very blessedly busy month for my family and I. I taught an intensive Christology class, organized a day retreat for the men of the international church, and (because of the central location of the Christology class) I had the opportunity to fellowship with other missionaries/tentmaker missionaries as well. I also helped Soksan, the founder of Light Times Magazine (where I have been serving since 2017) to film a testimony of Ps. Dara of Faith Family Church/Sonshine Kids School (who used to help translate my apologetics/evangelistic video scripts, and I’m a guest teacher at his church and school).

Gospel in the Graveyard (and Beyond...)

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:23:17 +0000

"…Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature…"(Mark 16:15 NKJV)

In my last update, I shared that God has been opening new doors of ministry for us here in Cambodia. One of the open doors is increased partnership with Bethel Mission Organization https://www.bethelgraceministry.org. BMO/BGM evangelizes and educates children who live on top of the tombs in a graveyard (and their families/communites) and has expanded to minister to those living in the garbage dump, other urban poor communities, and prisons.

Open Doors

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:39:44 +0000

" I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name." Revelation 3:8

We are back in Cambodia after spending from June 6 to August 6 visiting and sharing at more than a dozen churches, a pastor’s meeting, a Bible school chapel, and visiting as many friends as possible in addition to Kayo’s parents in Hiroshima.

Send Me

Tue, 21 May 2024 03:58:55 +0000

Also, I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”

Even though I have done a lot of media-ministry over the years, I admit that I am terrible about taking pictures of myself or even our family in action. I usually get so caught up in the moment, that I forget to take pictures and I don’t want to invade anyone’s privacy etc.. So, I am thankful that our Fijian missionary friends shared these pictures with me. We have been partnering with and supporting this missionary family for several years now, but I haven’t been able to visit their projects in person until recently. I hope (Lord willing), to visit and participate in more outreaches and projects with them after we return from Japan.

Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 05:39:22 +0000

“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith…” Hebrews 12:1-3

“…So You Will Not Grow Weary.”

We are currently in the middle of Cambodia’s hot season until the monsoon rains come in June. Temperatures have risen as high as 104F with usual highs around 100F with high humidity. We are blessed that this year the electricity has been pretty stable, but even the Cambodians are struggling with the heat. In addition to the heat, the spiritual climate is challenging for all the believers here and can lead to a sense of spiritual/emotional/physical weariness.

With All Your Mind

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 04:11:27 +0000

“Jesus said to him, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Matthew 22:37

The phrase “with all your mind” has been very important in guiding and inspiring my ministries in the areas of apologetics, evangelism, Bible teaching etc, for many years. Despite reading and thinking about this phrase many times over the decades my view is beginning to expand to expand beyond “intellect” to the “whole mind”. I will explain how this new mindset is leading to an expansion in ministry.

All for the Glory of God

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:04:19 +0000

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31

Over the past few months, the importance of living all aspects of our lives for the glory of God has increasingly been on my heart and mind. This has impacted me personally and in the focus of my teaching.

Since October 21, I have been keeping up with my diet and exercise and so far I have lost more than 60 pounds! I have really sensed God opening all doors for me to focus on improving my health and fitness in many ways. Please pray for me to continue all the way to the goal because the more weight that I lose, the harder it seems to become to lose more weight. This is not a crash diet but a lifestyle change for the long-haul. One major payoff for this lifestyle change is that now I have much more energy for family and ministries and things are greatly improving and expanding in those areas as well.

He Shall Direct Your Paths

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 03:13:12 +0000

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6

Our lives and ministries have been quite active since our last update in early December. We continued our regular ministries, work, and partnerships (Precious Women, churches, Light Times, and others). From the beginning of December to the end of January, I have been teaching Apologetics (and Evangelism) at the Cambodia Presbyterian Theological Institute (CPTI). The students were very engaged and kept up with the lectures, class discussions, and asked good questions. I have been teaching this class at this seminary (founded and run by Korean missionaries) for more than ten years and am blessed to have been used to equip hundreds of Cambodian Christian leaders.

Restore the Years

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 03:08:45 +0000

“So I will restore the years the swarming locusts have eaten.” Joel 2:25

Restoring the Years Part 1

With the passing of Benjamin’s and my birthdays and the upcoming Christmas and New Year, we realize that God has blessed us a lot during this year. At the beginning of 2023, we went through our worst financial crises ever to the point that it looked like we might have to leave Cambodia permanently. God provided in mysterious and miraculous ways and we were able to have a most blessed visit to the USA for the first time since before Covid.

Able to Teach Others Also

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:40:49 +0000

And the things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2

Christian Apologetics/Evangelism Class

I had a wonderful time with my Apologetics/Evangelism class students during our two week intensive class. The students studied hard, listened intently, asked good questions and worked hard to complete a reading log, two tests, a video script, and recorded their own video during the short class. We covered obstacles to faith like “I don’t need God.” “God doesn’t exist.” “The Bible isn’t true.” “Jesus didn’t really live, die, and rise from the dead.” “What about my unsaved ancestors?” and more. Two of my students said that before the class when someone would ask them a challenging question about the truth of Christianity that they would just walk away but now they both finally feel more confident to answer. These students serve in local churches and will be future Christian leaders so please pray that they will remember, apply, and teach others what they have learned in the class.

Equipping the Saints, Building Up the Body

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 02:49:12 +0000

“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.”(Ephesians 4:12 NLT)

The past month has been full and blessed and we look forward to a full and blessed October as well.

Equipping the Saints

I will be teaching another round of a two week intensive Christian Apologetics class at Cambodia Bible Institute from September 25 to October 6. Please pray for wisdom and strength for myself, the staff, and the students during this class.

Back on the Field in Cambodia

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 07:04:05 +0000

“For even in Thessalonica you sent aid once and again for my necessities. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:16-19

Now Visiting the USA!

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:26:43 +0000

We arrived in California on June 6 and have spent the last few days getting over jet-lag. We had a smooth trip. It is a blessing to be able to visit the USA after four years away! We will spend June 28-July 12 in Missouri. We will return to California and stay here until we return to Cambodia on August 1. We look forward to connecting with as many of our beloved friends, relatives, and senders while we are here in the USA both in-person or even online. Please feel free to contact us at darryl@sgwm.com.

Miraculous Provision! (And USA Trip Update)

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:29:09 +0000

" And my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

Since the second half of 2022, our family’s finances have been getting tighter and tighter (for context see our last two updates at www.sgwm.com/record). At one point, our financial situation looked so bleak that we thought that we might have to leave the field by June due to a lack of funds. On top of that, we had a lot of unexpected expenses and upcoming travel expenses. It looked like we would just barely be able to visit California this summer but we would not be able to visit Missouri. But God had other plans and through the miraculous generosity of donors we know personally and even those whom we have never met, God has supplied enough funding for our immediate needs (car repairs/medical expenses, etc.) and travel to California (June 6-August 1) with a trip to Missouri (June 28-July 12)! We have never experienced miraculous provision like this before! We are truly grateful to God and all those who have made and continue to make it possible for us to serve as missionaries in Cambodia.

Breakthrough?!

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 03:07:26 +0000

“And Hezekiah received the letter from the hand of the messengers, and read it; and Hezekiah went up to the house of the LORD, and spread it before the LORD.” 2 Kings 19:14

I always thought that King Hezekiah went to the house of the LORD alone but somehow the event and the contents of the letter were put into the Bible. Sometimes we just have to spread our situations out before the LORD so that we can praise Him boldly when He meets our needs. In this update, I will spread our situation out before the LORD.

Upcoming Visit To The USA!

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:05:42 +0000

“Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied.” 1 Samuel 17:45

Visit to the USA

As each new year started since 2019, we kept asking ourselves, “Is this the year that we can visit our loved ones in the USA or Japan?” In 2021 and 2021, the answer was “No.” Finally, in 2022 we could visit Japan for the first time since 2018. Finally, the doors have opened for us to visit the USA! We have booked tickets to arrive in California (Los Angeles/San Bernardino/Orange County areas) between June 6 and August 1. Lord willing, we want to also travel to Missouri (St. Louis area) but we are waiting for some more doors to open for that trip. We are looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. We also need to take care of some legal/banking business things while in the USA as well.

Give

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 22:32:01 +0000

Not My Will...

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:39:08 +0000

Then Mary said, “…let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

…“Father if it is your will, take this cup from me; nevertheless, not my will but yours be done.” Luke 22:42

Sooner or later, as Christians, we are forced to say to God, “not my will.” We have to trust Him to do what is best for us even if it goes against all our desires. So far, December has been a month of great blessings and, to be honest, great stress all at the same time. Here is an example of both happening at the same exact time!

A New Season

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:45:46 +0000

“Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psalm 126:5 NKJV

We are in a new season of life and ministry now in Cambodia. It took a while to get going because of a two-week non-Covid sickness for Benjamin and myself but now we are all healthy and are getting into the new season.

I have been active in editing English articles for the bilingual Light Times Magazine. I also wrote an article for the upcoming issue entitled, “How Can We Give the Gift of Life-Long Faith to Our Children?” I also helped connect the founder Soksan with a major international Christian magazine/website that invited him to be a freelance writer, but I am not sure if he has the time or energy to pursue that direction or not.

In Everything Give Thanks

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:16:19 +0000

“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

This verse has been on my heart a lot lately. Especially, from the middle of August to the beginning of September when Benjamin and Kayo were sick with C0VID. By God’s grace, I never had any symptoms so either I was immune or asymptomatic. Despite the discomfort and inconvenience of those weeks, I felt thankful. 1. We didn’t catch it when the symptoms were more severe. 2. We didn’t catch it when the government required hospitalization which could have led to extremely expensive and/or uncomfortable situations for multiple weeks. 3. We had friends here who were willing and available to help us as needed. 4. Others around the globe covered us with prayer.

Back In Cambodia From Japan

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 02:44:14 +0000

" Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are also doing." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

We spent from June 13 to August 2 in Japan. We had a blessed time there! We were able to visit and share our ministry at more than a dozen churches (and a Bible School) all over Japan. We were also blessed to be able to spend some quality time with old friends and make new friends.

Our Great Sustainer

Fri, 27 May 2022 02:39:36 +0000

“He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” Colossians 1:17

Preparing for our Time in Japan, June 13-August 1

Thanks for praying for our home assignment in Japan this summer, (please don’t stop : )). We will be visiting more than a dozen churches in multiple cities across Japan and visiting Kayo’s family in Hiroshima. Please pray for opportunities to be a witness to Kayo’s unsaved relatives.

Reconnecting in Cambodia and Visiting Japan

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 02:53:09 +0000

"… and after all these long years of waiting, I am eager to visit you." Romans 15:23b NLT

I could not include the first part of this verse which reads, “But now I have finished my work in these regions.” because our work in Cambodia is not finished. Many new and exciting projects are already lining up for after our return from Japan at the end of summer.

Reconnecting in Cambodia

Looking Up

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 04:35:56 +0000

“But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” Luke 21:28.

A lot of “things” are happening in the world right now. I don’t know if they are “these things” or not. : ) Regardless, I am reminded that it is always a good time to “straighten up and lift up your heads.” By lifting up our heads we will find that we are looking up to God and therefore we have reason not to be discouraged because God is greater than any problem that we could possibly face.

A Home Yet To Come...

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 03:24:33 +0000

“For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.” Hebrews 13:14 NLT

Not being able to visit either of our passport-countries since 2018 and 2019 respectively, has made me think about the concept of “home.” Cambodia isn’t really “home” either because our presence here depends, in part, on whether or not the government will renew our visas each year. We never feel a sense of being fully rooted anywhere in the world. But, the good news is that this world is not our home. Heaven is our home and so that is where we find our root and permanence.

2022?!

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:16:35 +0000

“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10

It is hard to believe that 2022 is already here. God was faithful to us in 2021 and carried us through that strange year. Now, as we start 2022, we know that even though our plans may not go as we expect, but no matter what happens, God will be exalted among the nations.

Reopening!?

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:26:58 +0000

“ If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—... " Psalm 124:1

The Cambodian government seems to be on the trajectory of reopening the country. They have already begun to reduce some of the travel restrictions which have made it too difficult for us to leave the country since 2019. Lord willing, we really desire to visit the USA or Japan in the summer of 2022. Please pray that some more barriers will be removed to make that possible.

YouTube Milestone and Apologetics Class on Zoom

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:57:17 +0000

And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9

Giving God the glory for 100,000+ views on www.youtube.com/evidencecambodia.

I would like to thank God, my Cambodian ministry partners, senders, and viewers for helping my YouTube channel reach 100,000+ views! This channel only has Apologetics/Evangelistic videos in the Cambodian language. Based on the mostly positive comments I have received, it has reached Christians and non-Christians. One person told me recently that she sends my videos to equip her Cambodian parents, who are new believers. These videos are also used as teaching aides in evangelism classes at a Bible school in Cambodia. In addition to YouTube, I also share my videos on www.internationalfishers.com/khmer and in several pages and groups on Facebook. I do not know how many views these videos have received, but most of my videos are more popular on Facebook than on YouTube. Since my last update, I was able to make one more video in the Cambodian language entitled, " Is God Imaginary?"

Arrows in the Hand of a Warrior

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:39:34 +0000

“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one’s youth.” Psalm 127:4 NKJV

Thanks for praying for Benjamin’s summer break from school, especially since we couldn’t visit the US or Japan (Lord willing, summer of 2022). Benjamin, totally on his own initiative, started helping with my International Fishers apologetics/evangelism ministry! He improved the graphic design of the title slides and Cambodian language Bible verse slides of my videos using skills (and software) he learned in school. He even wrote the rough draft (which I reviewed and edited) for a video entitled, Fact or Fiction: the Battle of Jericho. You can watch the video in the Cambodian language at: https://youtu.be/Bp172pctWGo and read the English script at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/7m5x8mottu2qyjw/Fact%20or%20Fiction%20Jericho.docx?dl=0

In Everything Give Thanks

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:03:08 +0000

" In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in C hrist Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:18

I’m thankful that this passage says “In everything” instead of “For everything”. We can be thankful in the midst of various trials even when we can’t be thankful for the trials themselves because we can’t see the big picture.

The past month has been an “in everything” kind of time. We have had a lot sicknesses, some more serious than others. One hospital wanted to admit me (Darryl) as an in-patient for high fever (probably a stomach flu) but the government requires a COVID test before they could treat me. I was too sick to travel around the city looking for a COVID test, so I had to ride out the sickness at home. Kayo mobilized prayer and my high fever went away soon. A Cambodian Christian doctor prescribed some medicine for other symptoms online, free of charge. We give thanks that I recovered just in time to record our mission report/sermon video for Tokyo Chapel and then go on a prescheduled family trip to the seaside. Kayo has also had some minor/annoying aliments but also recovered just in time so that we haven’t missed any important ministry or other activities.

With You In Spirit

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:14:06 +0000

“For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.” Colossians 2:5

Even though we could not travel to the USA or Japan this summer as we had hoped due to COVID restrictions, we are thankful that we can feel close to our families and senders in both countries. We thank God for communication technology that allows us to communicate so that living on the other side of the globe now feels like living on the other side of the state felt a few years ago. We are thankful that we could even do some online shopping in the USA for a few essential items and books for Benjamin and have them shipped to Cambodia. This too is a blessing.

Do Not Be Worried

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:52:19 +0000

“For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is life not more than food, and the body more than clothing?" Matthew 6:25

Thanks for praying for us during the past month. We went through a three-week lockdown for COVID. Now, the restrictions have been eased to a level that we don’t feel stressed by them. During the, lockdown it was difficult to get accurate information about the various strict restrictions. This was the most stressful part of the experience. God carried us through that time of great uncertainty. Please continue to pray for others who are still under very strict lockdowns. By God’s grace the COVID situation has stabilized and improved somewhat in Cambodia. Still there are others around us who are struggling in various ways.

Lockdown

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:36:00 +0000

“ We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;” 2 Corinthians 4:8

This is the same verse that I posted last month when we were merely perplexed but now, we really are hard-pressed by police barricades on all sides of our neighborhood. After a year of being blessed in Cambodia with low numbers of COVID cases, the COVID numbers continue to rise and it has not been contained yet. So, the capital city of Phnom Penh is now in lockdown. We are not allowed to leave our neighborhood and only two of us are allowed to leave our apartment three times a week for groceries and supplies. There are steep fines, prison terms, and deportations with no re-entry being handed out to people who violate various orders. So, we need to be really wise and careful in our daily lives.

Perplexed But Not In Despair

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 03:41:53 +0000

" We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;" 2 Corinthians 4:8

Years ago, when I first started driving a car in Cambodian traffic jams I used to think about being “hard-pressed on ever side.” : ) Now that COVID (105 new cases yesterday) is spreading in Cambodia there are few traffic jams. Now, the “pressing” feels more like three people trying to do work, ministry, and online school in an apartment with few outings. By God’s grace, we were able to move into a two bedroom apartment, last month, before this latest COVID outbreak hit.

Perserverance

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 05:42:31 +0000

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9

We just found out that there has been another outbreak of COVID and so Benjamin’s school will be online at least for the next two weeks. We don’t know whether churches will be online or not yet. Everything was open for a month after an outbreak the end of November. This outbreak in Cambodia combined with the COVID situation in the USA and Japan make traveling this summer to either country seem very unlikely.

Hope for the New Year

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 04:44:36 +0000

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23

We thank God for His faithfulness in 2020 and look forward to what He has planned for 2021. There are many unanswered questions like, “Will we be able to visit the USA, Japan, or neither this summer?” Right now, the doors don’t seem to be open for us to visit other countries but who knows what a few months will bring.

New Videos In The Chinese Language

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:04:35 +0000

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” Galatians 6:9

Darryl’s Apologetics/Evangelistic video ministry has just produced its first video in the Chinese (Mandarin) language! Darryl and Pastor Samuel have been talking about this for years now but due to COVID, we both finally have time in our schedules to work together to make this happen. Pastor Samuel translated and recorded the soundtrack of the video “DNA: God’s Living Software” in Chinese and then we used that to make the video using video from the English version of the video. This video is now available in Cambodian, English, Japanese, Spanish and Chinese. It is available for viewing and free download at www.internationalfishers.com/chinese.

The Heart of the King

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:19:27 +0000

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord,
Like the rivers of water;
He turns it wherever He wishes. (Proverbs 21:1 NKJV)

As I write this post, it is the day before the U.S. election. Growing up, I was interested in U.S. politics while my peers were interested in sports. I even earned a degree in political science before God called me to be a missionary and Christian apologist in Cambodia. Each election year, I thank God that I do not have to campaign for any human candidate, but that I have the privilege to use my skills to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Even though I still have strong preferences for which candidates win various elections, the above verse has helped me to keep my sense of balance and peace by remembering that regardless of who wins the election, God is still in complete control.

Our Refuge

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:40:20 +0000

“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalm 5:11

Since our last update, God has opened the doors for schools and churches to reopen. The government still has placed strict requirements on both but with a total cases around 274 and no community transmission of COVID 19, we are hopeful that those restrictions will be gradually eased. The restrictions for entry into Cambodia remain very strict so for now we cannot leave the country because it might be too difficult to re-enter.

A Strong Tower

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 03:00:09 +0000

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. Proverbs 18:10

Despite the uncertainties of the world around us, God has blessed us with peace and protection during this season. COVID-19 remains under control in Cambodia and we thank God for this. As a result, Benjamin’s school will be able to reopen for in person classes with mask and social distancing requirements the end of August. God has carried us through around five months of schooling and work at home in an apartment that seems to shrink as our 11 year-old grows. Travel restrictions remain pretty strict so any travel outside of Cambodia before the middle of 2021 would be extremely difficult if not impossible. Churches remain limited to 10 people so we continue helping with the online services at the international church.

Cambodia Missions Update

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:49:35 +0000

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses;

But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

Psalm 20:7

With a pandemic, economic turmoil, and social turmoil in many places around the world it is easy to become overwhelmed and frightened when our “horses” and “chariots”, whatever they may be, fail. But, these times constantly remind us that God is real and He is greater than whatever we fear. We thank God that He has been taking care of us and meeting our daily needs during this precarious time.

Peace In Troubled Times

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 03:29:54 +0000

“Refuse to give in to him, by standing strong in your faith. You know that your Christian family all over the world is having the same kinds of suffering. And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.” 1 Peter 5:9-10

Cambodia Missions Update: More Than Conquerers

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 02:28:31 +0000

"In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 8:37-38

At this time Cambodia has 122 cases of COVID-19 and all but a few have recovered. We thank God for this. It may be that the high temperatures and scorching sunlight that we usually complain about during this season are helping to keep the virus under control–only God knows for sure. Schools have been shut down until further notice so Benjamin’s school is teaching him online. Churches, bars, theaters, gyms, and casinos and some other businesses are shut down but so far we have not been put under any stay at home orders. So, the three of us are pretty much at home except for shopping, exercise, and errands.

I Planted Others Are Watering

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 04:30:34 +0000

“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase. So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase. Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.” 1 Corinthians 3:6-8 NKJV

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. However, this month I have neither. God is doing some cool things in our ministries here in Cambodia but we haven’t been able to take any pictures. Here are a few things that God has been doing that we couldn’t photograph.

New Year New Opportunities

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:16:19 +0000

For so the Lord has commanded us, saying, “‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” Acts 13:47

We thank God for carrying us through 2019- a year with many mountains and valleys. Because of God’s faithfulness in many stressful situations, our faith continues to grow as we begin 2020.

Thank you for your prayers for Benjamin especially during his hospitalization for influenza. We are also thankful that no one else caught it from him, especially because the team from Japan came just as he was recovering. Despite this, the team had a blessed time in Cambodia. They were a great encouragement both as prayer and ministry partners. They also were able to bless some poor Cambodian children through a special program in partnership with a local ministry to people who are so poor that they must live in graveyards.

A Time For Love

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 06:21:22 +0000

The Love Phnom Penh Festival

The Love Phnom Penh Festival (featuring Franklin Graham) took place over the first weekend in December. More than 23,000 attended and more than 1,300 made professions of faith in Christ. Kayo was part of the planning committee for the choir, helped with training, sang, and even sang a short solo part in Japanese. This is a praise report because all three of us were quite sick for the entire week leading up to the festival and we were not sure whether or not Kayo would be healthy enough to be part of the choir or not. But, because of the prayers of our senders she was healthy enough to attend and sing for two of the three nights.

"Your (Apologetics) Class Makes It Easier For Me To Share My Faith."

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 04:45:13 +0000

Equipping Students For Evangelism

Darryl taught a two week, intensive Apologetics class at Cambodia Bible Institute between October 21 and November 1. The purpose of the class is to help students to gain complete confidence in the Truth of God’s so that they will grow spiritually and evangelize non-believers and equip believers so that they too will love God with their minds in addition to their hearts.

The class received very good feedback. One student now hopes to become an Apologetics teacher in the future. Another student has started using information from the class to evangelize and equip the university students who live in his dormitory. Other students gained confidence to share their faith with non-believers. Instead of a final exam, the students made short evangelistic/apologetics videos which Darryl will soon be sharing on social media.

"They Threatened My Family and Me With Guns..."

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:05:20 +0000

" Then Nebuchadnezzar was full of fury, and the expression on his face changed toward Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego. He spoke and commanded that they heat the furnace seven times more than it was usually heated. 20__And he commanded certain mighty men of valor who were in his army to bind Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego, and cast them into the burning fiery furnace." Daniel 3:19-20 NKJV

Urgent Prayer Request!: Please pray for my new friend and brother in Christ, “Shadrach” who urgently needs to obtain a job, work permit, and visa in Cambodia to avoid being sent back to Pakistan where his former boss is waiting to murder him (and potentially his wife and two small children as well) because he refused to convert to Islam. The boss even sent several armed henchmen to his house to beat and threaten them for several hours in an attempt to force them to convert, but their faith remained strong so they refused. Now, they are being tested in the fires of Cambodia. They have little savings which is running out, the wife has obtained a job and visas for the two children but Shadrach is still vulnerable to being deported back to Pakistan, unless God blesses him with a job soon. I have done what I can to help him practically (fixed his old laptop and helped him back up the files and shared his situation with my social networks in Cambodia etc.).

Cambodia Prayer Update

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:43:53 +0000

“Tell the nations of his glory; tell all peoples the miracles he does,” Psalms 96:3

We are back in Cambodia now and have resumed our various ministries here after spending from June 20 to August 6 in the USA connecting with our family, friends, and senders there. Thank you all for praying for us so faithfully. We had a successful home assignment in California from June 20 to August 6. Now, we are back in Cambodia and are resuming our various ministries here. Here are a few of our top priority prayer requests:

Home Assignment 2019

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 17:30:21 +0000

Romans 10:15 (NKJV)

“ And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written:

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

Greetings to our Senders from California!

Our family will be in the Los Angeles/Orange County area most of the time until August 6 when we return to Cambodia. We are looking forward to reconnecting with current senders and connecting with new senders during this time. We are available to meet with individuals, families, small groups, and larger groups as God opens the doors. Our temporary phone number (until August 6 is (562) 479-8631 or you can e-mail us at darryl@sgwm.com.

They Who Have Not Heard Shall Understand.

Fri, 24 May 2019 03:22:14 +0000

But at it is written, “They who had no news of Him shall see, and they who have not heard shall understand.” Romans 15:21 NASB

Apologetics Class At Cambodia Presbyterian Theological Institute:

A testimonial note from Mr. Pov Piseth, Darryl’s former M.Div. student at CPTI.

It was such a great opportunity for me to take an Apologetics class with Professor Darryl Record. Through his outstanding guidance in the class, I gained a lot of better understandings and clear pictures about the real meaning of Apologetics. His lecture notes are very well organized . Even when the contents of the lesson are complicated, he tries his best to simplify it in order to make sure that every student is able to understand fully…. I highly recommend Professor Darryl Record. He is the best professor for me. He is also my great counselor when I have something difficult to deal with. He always comforts me and advises me to respect the Lord and trust in Him more.

The Faith To Walk On Water Also Can Be The Faith To Call 911

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 04:53:05 +0000

Would you consider it a lack of faith to call 911 if a wildfire threatened to burn up your housing, child’s schooling, and livelihood? If not, please read this message as a 911 call from missionaries. Missionaries usually cannot call 911 because either there is no one to call or there is no one trustworthy to call. Therefore, we are taking a risk and a step of faith by calling you through this message. The rest is up to people, just like you, and the steps of faith that you choose to take.

Cambodia Missions Update: In Season and Out of Season

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 03:38:18 +0000

Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2 Timothy 4:2

We are going through a time which is both “in season” and “out of season” at the same time. On one hand, our various ministries are expanding both in breadth and in depth, which I will share more about in this update. On the other hand, Cambodia is going through its hot/dry season now so daily blackouts of up to six hours nationwide (so far, by God’s grace, we’ve been spared from most of these), highs around 99F, running water cuts and shortages, sicknesses, exhaustion, car repairs, and serious upcoming financial needs, mean that we must choose to keep our eyes on Christ and not the many storms around us as we walk by faith.

Equipped For Every Good Work

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 04:31:52 +0000

“That the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:17 **
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Leadership and Apologetics Training Course At Kingsway Community Church

Darryl recently started a six-week Leadership and Apologetics training course to equip the leadership team at Kingsway community church, a church started by Pastor Phanet Kim (see his testimony above). The purpose of this course is to equip the church leaders most of whom are below 30 years old. Most of them are first generation Christians so it is important to equip them with Biblical leadership principles and also to help them have the confidence that they need to evangelize their own families and communities outside of the church. They also need to be able to help their children and the younger generation in their church to be able overcome the doubts and challenges to the truth of Christianity that may come from their public schools and the media.

His Glory Among the Nations

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 02:09:37 +0000

“Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.” 1 Chronicles 16: 23-24

As we enter a new year, it is a good opportunity to reflect on God’s faithfulness during the past year, to thank Him for what He is doing now, and to look forward to His plans for 2019.

Apologetics/Evangelistic Materials Production and Distribution:

A Season of Breakthroughs... with Tribulation, Intense Blessings...and Pain.

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:47:33 +0000

“Peter said to Jesus, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, all those who have left houses, brothers, sisters, mother, father, children, or farms for me and for the Good News will get more than they left. Here in this world they will have a hundred times more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields. And with those things, they will also suffer for their belief. But in this age they will have life forever.Many who are first now will be last in the future. And many who are last now will be first in the future.” (Mark 30:28-31 NCV)

My Mom's Journey to Eternal Life and Cambodia Missions Update

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 04:41:37 +0000

_“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law;_but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 NASB

Darryl’s mom’s funeral was held on October 1. We couldn’t attend because we could not have found an airline ticket and flown to Missouri in time. Since she was a committed Christian, Darryl thinks of her funeral as a graduation ceremony. He misses her greatly but is proud of her accomplishments in life as a pastor’s wife, nurse, strong missionary sender, and mother of 7 (Darryl is the youngest). Just as none of us would want to return to high school or college after graduation, Darryl is comforted in knowing that his mom is much happier in heaven than she would be if she had to continue living on earth. Darryl’s sister-in-law requested that he make a video about his memories of her. You can watch it here.

The Next Generation

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 04:33:13 +0000

But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Daniel 1:8

We spent from June 20 to August 8 traveling around Japan reconnecting with our friends, family, and senders there after being away for four years. We spoke at around 20 church services and meetings and were able to reconnect with many but not all of our friends there as well.

Defense of the Gospel

Thu, 14 Jun 2018 02:56:48 +0000

“The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.” Philippians 1:6

We thank God for his faithfulness to us during this term. We look forward to our time in Japan to encourage and reconnect with our senders there. It has been four years since we were there. We will be in Japan from June 20 to August 12 when we will return to Cambodia to continue our ministries there. During the summer in Japan, Darryl will be able to continue writing apologetics scripts and producing short evangelistic videos in Cambodian language and sharing them via social media. So, even though we won’t be physically present in Cambodia, the ministry will continue.

No One Could Count

Thu, 10 May 2018 06:29:23 +0000

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Revelation 7:9 NIV

The above verse is encouraging there will be so many people in heaven that we cannot count them. Sometimes we minister to people and share the Gospel with them and we do not know whether someday the seeds that were planted in their lives or not. We may never know how our lives have impacted others until heaven. When we find out in heaven, it will make heaven sweeter.

He Suspends The Earth On Nothing, Cambodia Missions Update

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 02:58:37 +0000

He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; He suspends the earth over nothing. Job 26:7 NIV

Darryl is developing a new video entitled “Scientific Facts in the Bible,” in the Cambodian language. The video focuses on just a few of many scientific facts in the Bible that scientists did not discover for thousands of years. For example, the book of Job was written at a time when many cultures wrongly believed that the earth was sitting on the back of a large animal or some god but the Bible correctly teaches that the earth is suspended on nothing. His videos on the topics of “Why does God Allow Suffering?” and “God and the Value of Human Life,” will be released soon.

Record Family Cambodia Update

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 04:59:13 +0000

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. Fo r where your treasure is, there also will your hearts be." (Matthew 6:19:21)

Thieves attempted to break in to the Light Times Magazine office. The founder and his family used to live in the building but after they moved out, the building became more vulnerable to thieves. We thank God that the thieves were not able to break into the office where the computers and cameras were stored. Since then, the office has been in the process of moving. However, it has taken a long time to get the Internet set up so it wasn’t possible for Darryl to work there for a couple of weeks. Darryl continues to edit articles and writes one article per issue. He also wrote an article on the evidence for the resurrection for the upcoming Easter issue.

Record Family Cambodia Missions Update January 2018.

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 03:48:27 +0000

Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day. Psalm 25:5 NKJV

It is hard to believe that the Christmas season and January have passed so quickly! We have been busy and blessed. We thank God that Kayo’s and Benjamin’s Cambodian visas were renewed for another year. Please pray that the same path for renewal will remain open for Darryl in the middle of this year.

Merry Christmas From Cambodia

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:30:06 +0000

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

Benjamin continues to do well in school. Here is a picture of his “ninja-bread” cookies that he made with Kayo.

Darryl continues partnering with Light Times Magazine the only Christian magazine in Cambodia. For their last issue he helped with editing the English of this bilingual magazine and he wrote an article, “Why Does God Allow Suffering.” Two Light Times volunteers are working to make that article into a video in the Cambodian language. Even though it is faster for Darryl to make videos on his own, the quality improvement will be worth the wait. Darryl is also helping with the international church’s ministry to Chinese, by helping them learn English and the Bible. Translation has started for making a video “Why Does God Allow Suffering?” in Mandarin (Chinese). Making apologetic/evangelistic videos in Chinese has been a dream of Darryl’s for several years. Finally it is coming true! Darryl is also teaching English and Bible at Jesus Life Center, a Cambodian church and dormitory. He was also able to supply evangelistic videos for a Christian business owner here in Cambodia to show to his employees.

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Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:05:02 +0000

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Bread Upon the Waters

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 04:45:25 +0000

Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Ecclesiastes 11:1 ESV

Sometimes in life and ministry we don’t see the fruit immediately. Especially in media ministry Darryl often feels that his calling is to take the gospel to people that he will never meet, in languages he will never speak, in places he will never go. Normally it is fine to trust God that someday in heaven he will get to meet the people who have read his books, listened to his radio programs, and watched his videos. But, sometimes it is nice to receive some feedback.

Cambodia Missions Update: Record Family

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:22:32 +0000

Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34:8 God has blessed us as we take refuge in Him. August and September have flown by as Benjamin returned to the 3rd grade at Hope International School. He is doing well and is even continuing his judo in an after school club.

Kayo has been busy with worship team at church and at a women’s conference. She restarted the Japanese Life Group ministry in August. She also serves at Precious Women Ministry as a volunteer to help with administration once or twice a week and working from home.

Cambodia Missions Update

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:24:50 +0000

“Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some," When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish." John 21:6

God blessed us with a productive month of July as we returned to our various ministries. Here are some of the highlights.

Darryl’s new video, Archaeology and the Bible, in the Cambodian language, was made available to more than 29,000 Cambodians via Facebook. It received more than 1,600 views from

www.facebook.com/internationalfishers alone. It also received 140 likes and 86 shares from two of the smaller pages that we can track statistically.

Cambodia Missions Update

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 03:52:22 +0000

Greetings from Cambodia!

Then he said,“Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you’ll get some!”So they did, and they couldn’t haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. John 21:6

We arrived in Cambodia on June 2 and God has been faithful to us. We have been able to reconnect with our ministry partners. Darryl has been working on producing a video in Khmer and English entitled, The Bible and Archaeology. He is also writing and revising other video scripts for future projects and some blog posts as well. The website, www.internationalfishers.com is ministering to Cambodians in Cambodia and in the USA as well. Around 288 people visit the website each week. This is an encouraging number considering our eleven month sabbatical.

Cambodia Missions Update: May 17 Dessert Gathering

Tue, 02 May 2017 19:49:02 +0000

In less than a month, on June 1, we will fly back to Cambodia. We have a lot of packing between now and then and once we get there we will need to buy a car and find a place to live. We will be staying in the Green Pasture Inn for a few days after our arrival. Green Pasture Inn is a Christian run guesthouse that specializes in accommodating short term mission teams and missionaries.

Record Family Cambodia Update: Returning to Cambodia

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 22:05:25 +0000

Isaiah 41:10b _I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand._We praise God for opening the doors for us to return to Cambodia as missionaries! We will be returning to Cambodia on June 1 after nearly eleven months away. We look forward to this new season of ministry. We have been blessed by our time in the USA but now the time is coming to move into the next season. Please pray that it will be a fruitful and blessed season. We want to thank everyone who prayed, encouraged, hosted, loaned us vehicles, and supported us during this time of furlough. We trust that God will bless you for your faithfulness to Him. Once we return to Cambodia, Darryl will resume his work with International Fishers: Christian Evidence Ministry. The purpose of this ministry is to equip local churches, organizations, and believers with the evidence they need to be confident in the truth of God’s Word so that they can evangelize others with more boldness. He will also resume other ministries as God opens the doors. He is writing a video script on the inspiration of the Bible so that he can hit the ground running once we return. Please pray for renewed creativity for him.

Merry Christmas from the Record Family/Cambodia Missions Update

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 18:22:05 +0000

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

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As we come to the end of 2016, we have the opportunity to reflect on the past year and to look forward to 2017. After serving as missionaries since 2007, 2016 has been a year of reflection, rest, reading the Word and other books, and reconnecting with family, friends, and our calling as missionaries to Cambodia, a real sabbatical. We are thankful for all of the grace and blessings we have received. We also give thanks to God for providing for our practical needs of housing, transportation, and finances through faithful ministry partners, church family, and some other amazing miraculous ways.

Getting Our Voice Back: Cambodia Missions Update

Mon, 30 May 2016 05:37:03 +0000

“Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.” Luke 1:64

There have been several months that Darryl has only been able speak and write a little since his mental breakdown/burn out around Christmas 2016 caused by long term stress of bearing various kinds of ministry responsibilities over nearly ten years of our service in Cambodia as a family. Darryl finished teaching classes on a topic of Christian apologetics at two Bible schools in the early part of December. The Lord blessed those classes and beautiful fruit came forth but it seems his mental capacity was poured out as he finished teaching an intensive Christian apologetics class.

"You Give Them Something to Eat"

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:53:29 +0000

. . . Jesus . . .saw a large crowd and He felt compassion for them. . .His disciples came to Him and said, “This place is desolate and it is already quite late; send them away so that they may go into the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat.” But He answered them, “You give them something to eat!” And they said to Him, “Shall we go and spend two hundred (days wages) on bread and give them something to eat?”And He said to them, “How many loaves do you have? Go look!” . . . They said, “Five, and two fish.”. . . And He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up toward heaven, He blessed the food and broke the loaves and He kept giving them to the disciples to set before them; and He divided up the two fish among them all. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up twelve full baskets of the broken pieces, and also of the fish. There were five thousand men who ate the loaves." Mark 6:30-44 NASB

Very Important! Special Update From Cambodia. Here I am. Send me?, Send me., or SEND ME!

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 05:33:15 +0000

Send me! Then I heard the Lord’s voice, saying, “Whom can I send? Who will go for us?” So I said, “Here I am. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8 NCV)

Suddenly this passage came to my mind in a whole new way and with it came

Firefighters run into buildings when others are running out. Missionaries move into countries when others are moving out.

Record Family Cambodia Missions Update: Be Still and Know...

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 08:01:38 +0000

“Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10 NLT

Last month, I mentioned that my family and I were feeling very discouraged and exhausted despite (or perhaps) because of many breakthroughs in ministry. Since that time, God has given us some space and time to “be still and know” Him better. When a tree grows taller the pressure of the winds can begin to tear at its roots and can threaten to topple the tree. It is during these times that the tree must grow deeper roots before it can grow taller or it will fall over as a result of its own “success”. Likewise, my family and I have seen a lot of upward and outward growth in our ministries so God has been calling us to grow deeper roots into Him through repentance, reconciliation, and growing deeper in the Word and prayer. This process has been painful but we can now say that it is, worth the pain.

Record Family Cambodia Update: God's Runway

Tue, 08 Sep 2015 02:29:19 +0000

“I sent you to harvest where you didn’t plant; others had already done the work, and now you will get to gather the harvest.” (John 4:38 NLT) Always Missionaries: At Home, On the Internet, and On TV.

We had a blessed time in the USA. In addition to being blessed by our senders,

Darryl on the ‘He Is the Reason’ radio program.

Record Family Cambodia/USA Missions Update (Body of Christ's Joints)

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:37:05 +0000

…the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. Ephesians 4:16b NASB Joints in the Body of Christ: New Connections

When we think about the “Body of Christ”, which is made up of all true followers of Christ, we often think about big denominations and organizations. In the Body of Christ, churches, denominations, and organizations are a lot like “bones.” They are big and strong but they often lack flexibility and when they try to work together it can be painful. When bones come in direct contact, “arthritis” usually occurs. It is becoming increasingly clear that God has called us (Darryl and Kayo) to be “joints.” Healthy joints are made up of “ligaments” which hold the bones together and “cartilage” to cushion and smooth out the connections. Even though we are small, we play a role in connecting the “bones” across national, cultural, language, denominational, and many other lines which can cause painful conflicts and divisions in the Body of Christ.

Record Family Cambodia Missions Update (Joy in Trails)

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:51:53 +0000

“All right, go!” Jesus commanded them. So the demons came out of the men and entered the pigs, and the whole herd plunged down the steep hillside into the lake and drowned in the water. Matthew 8:32 NLT Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. James 1:2 NLT Keeping our Joy In Trials: In the past month, we have experienced some “opportunities for great joy”. Here are a few examples:

Record Family Cambodia Update (Urgent Prayer Request)

Tue, 05 May 2015 04:13:13 +0000

…But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived. But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught…. 2 Timothy 3:12-17 NLT Urgent Prayer Request:

Darryl has been asked to advise, equip, and train the leaders (missionaries and Cambodian pastors) of a group of 14 churches which were planted by the Wesleyans but are now independent. Recently, seven of their church members and one evangelist have converted to a Korea-based cult operating here in Cambodia. One more Bible school student has also recently converted to Islam. There are reports that other churches of various denominations have also been losing their flock to this same Korea-based cult.

Record Family's Home Country Encouragement Trip: USA June 12-August 11

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 03:00:54 +0000

For I long to visit you so I can bring you some spiritual gift that will help you grow strong in the Lord. When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. . . .For I have a great sense of obligation to people in both the civilized world and the rest of the world, to the educated and uneducated alike. So I am eager to come to you in Rome, too, to preach the Good News. Romans 1:11-17 NLT Home Country Encouragement Trip June 12-August 11

Record Family in Cambodia Update

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 03:54:47 +0000

Go and make disciples of all the nations…. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. Matthew 28:19-20

Kayo doing ‘New Believer’s Course’ with Mr. Iwamoto.

The Importance of Christian Foundations

Sometimes we Christians are so eager to teach what we think are the “deeper things” (meat or denominational distinctives etc. etc.) of God’s Word that we skip over the essential Christian foundations (milk) that are provide the basis for all other doctrines and spiritual development. For example, in the Japanese Life Group Ministry, Kayo and another Japanese missionary are doing a “New Believer’s Course” with a 76 year old Japanese man who was evangelized and baptized as a child by a missionary in Japan. He either wasn’t completely evangelized to the point that he could make a genuine commitment to Christ or he wasn’t sufficiently discipled so that he could live for Christ, because he admits that he hasn’t been living for Christ since being baptized as a child. I’m sure that the missionary wrote a glowing report about a fruitful ministry in Japan but the fruit never grew. We praise God for bringing this man back to Himself and giving him one more chance to really know Christ and live for Him during the last years of his life. Please pray for this man that he will come to truly know Christ as his personal savior and that he will be able to live for Christ in the final years of his life.

Quick Record Family Cambodia Missions Update

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 02:17:09 +0000

We can’t believe that it is March already and we will be coming to the USA (California June 13-25 and Missouri June 25-July 13) this summer! We really hope to connect with as many people (as individuals, families, or groups) during this very precious time that we have. Please e-mail darryl@sgwm.com to help us updated contact information and to start the process of organizing our schedule. There is so much to do between now and then, but we trust that God will give us the time, energy.

Cambodia Missions Update: Record Family

Fri, 06 Feb 2015 01:49:13 +0000

But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. Matthew 20: 25-27 NLT

Meaningful Leadership Moment: “You are my cow manure!”

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Mon, 19 Jan 2015 05:16:11 +0000

Cambodia Mission December Update Record Family

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 03:26:30 +0000

Divine Detours and the Message of Christmas “A priest…passed by. A levite…passed by. A Samaritan….saw the man, he felt sorry for him. He went to him, poured olive oil and wine on his wounds and bandaged them.” Luke 1o:25-26

It is easy to overlook the powerful impact this passage can have on our lives and ministries if we only think of it as, “a Bible story for children.” I’m sure the Priest and Levite were both good, upstanding members of their communities. I’m sure they were on their way to do something, “important.” But, by failing to stop and show compassion, they missed an opportunity to do the most important thing. It is good to be goal-oriented but we have to remember that our highest goal is to, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength and with all your mind.’ ( Deuteronomy 6:5) And, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’” ( Leviticus 19:18) (Luke 10:27). If this is our highest goal, then we will be able to keep our eyes open for the special opportunities that God places along our paths to be the gloves that Jesus wears as He touches the lost and broken through us. This is the essence of the Christmas Message: “The Word became a human being. He made His home with us. We have seen His glory.” (John 1:14a) Jesus did not allow His Divinity to prevent Him from taking on Humanity. Likewise, the Good Samaritan did not allow his Ethnicity to be an excuse to avoid his duty to Humanity. Therefore, we cannot make any similar excuses (socio-economic, political, or racial etc.) for failing to reflect God’s love for our neighbors in the whole world. As we love God with all of our lives and love our neighbors as we love ourselves, we are reflecting the glory of Jesus Christ who was born to make His home with us and in us and He will touch others through us. Merry CHRIST mas!

Cambodia Mission Update Record Family

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:03:01 +0000

“Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:12 NLT

The purpose of all the kinds of ministries mentioned in Ephesians 4:11 is to “equip the saints”. When I was a child, I remember seeing fire trucks that were yellow or white etc. instead of red. Of course I thought that red was the right color for a firetruck. Looking back I realize that the most important thing about a firetruck is that it “puts out fires.” The same is true for ministries, including ours. We need to constantly ask ourselves, “are we effectively equipping God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the Body of Christ?” If we are only building our own ministries, our own churches, or denominations etc., we are not being effective. If we are doing all the ministry while others are standing on the sidelines as fans or spectators, we are not being effective. This means that we will plant seeds that others will harvest because God is the one who gives the growth.

Video Links for Record Family Cambodia September Update

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 12:07:30 +0000

Those who access this blog via e-mail were unable to view the videos that I mentioned. Here are the links.

1. Flight: God’s Technology vs. Human Technology

Khmer Audio https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=799824336705444&set=vb.552390268115520&type=3&theater

English Audio https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=799449693409575&set=vb.552390268115520&type=3&theater

2. Commissioned

Full Length (available until October 30) https://www.dropbox.com/s/ykcckjbx05p5ec4/Commissioned%20HD%20.mp4?dl=0

Shortened (available long term) https://vimeo.com/107437104

Thanks for helping to make these videos possible!

Blessings,

Darryl

Record Family Cambodia Update for September

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:08:42 +0000

These verses have been on my mind lately. " So then neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but God who causes the growth. Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor (1 Corinthians 3:7-8)." I don’t know if I am a planter, a waterer, or maybe I am the guy who makes and repairs the planting and watering equipment. In any case, it seems that God often calls us to work together with others. By combining the work of two or more people who may be weak on their own, God can bring about an amazing synergy and harvest. I am no Bible trivia expert but I can’t think of too many obedient and successful Bible characters who were strong and wise enough to be “Lone Rangers.” Samson was a lone-wolf but his wisdom did not match his strength and so he had a lot of problems. I recently watched a documentary about England’s King Henry V’s defeat of the French army despite 10 to 1 odds. Henry V’s army was made up of “commoners” while the French had a lot of knights and experienced soldiers. The key to the victory was that Henry V equipped his troops with creative weapons, encouraged them to work together, fought along side of them as an equal, and valued the contribution that each “common soldier” could make. Of course even the Lone Ranger had Tonto.

Cambodia Missions Update: Record Family August 2014

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 02:56:03 +0000

The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. (Genesis 1:21 NLT)

Our new house is next to the white Toyota.

New House

The rented townhouse where we lived since December, 2011 was sold the end of July. It had been on the market for 1 1/2 years. After being informed of the sale, Darryl prayer-biked around the area of Benjamin’s school for a couple of hours looking for houses. He found this house quickly. On the way home, he stopped by Kone Kmeng children’s ministry. Sampoa, our house-helper from 2007-2009 (now an administrator at Kone Kmeng) looked at the picture that Darryl took of this house that he liked best and told Darryl that she had already negotiated with the landlord when Kone Kmeng was looking for a new location a few months earlier. Because we were a family instead of an organization, the landlord reduced the rent by $50 a month. Sampoa’s husband is a contractor so he could install screens, additional wiring, kitchen counters, a kitchen sink, and curtain rods to make the new house livable. Because our former landlord sold the house during our 5 year lease, he returned double our deposit which was enough to pay for most of the needed upgrades and moving expenses.

Record Family in Cambodia: Big Changes Update

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 07:55:06 +0000

**"**Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 NLT International Fishers: The Ends of the Earth From Our Guest Room

My home-office doesn’t have air conditioning, so in order to give my new computer a fighting chance, I work in our guest room most of the time. Here are some opportunities that God has brought to the International Fisher’s guest room/office/studio during the past month.

Record Family Mission Update: New Chapter in Cambodia

Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:03:58 +0000

So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. 1 Corinthians 3:7-8 Praises from the Steep Path

A steep path

In my last post I shared about my recent struggle with exhaustion and vision of a steep path. God has been carrying us up the path! One of the biggest tests of faith was our finances. Between April and June we have been blessed with many large one-time donations. These donations have put our mission accounts back in the black. This means that once again we have sufficient financial reserves for things like emergency air travel, medical expenses not covered by insurance, ministry projects and equipment, and other unexpected expenses (if our car/computer/refrigerator breaks down etc.). It is really encouraging because during the time God was challenging me to increase my faith and trust in Him, His provisions were increasing as well.

Record Family Mission Update

Tue, 27 May 2014 01:20:40 +0000

“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” John 21:18 NLT

Mid-Mission Crisis: “The path gets steeper from here.”

I (Darryl) have been going through a “mid-mission crisis”. Unlike a “mid-life crises,” I have no sudden urge to regain my youth and sense of adventure by buying a hair piece (Cambodia is too hot for hair) and buying a sports car. Instead, I suddenly had a longing for a peaceful life, a stable job, and stable housing (a 9 to 5 job, a mortgage, a mini-van, and money in the bank). When I was 24, I made a commitment to Christ, “I won’t say No” to any of His plans for me. This has led me to spend the 10 of the past 14 years in Cambodia as a missionary and the other four years have been divided between California and Japan, with only a few visits to Missouri, my home-state. It was easier to take bold steps of faith when I was 24 and single than when I am 37 with a wife and a child.

Record Family Update: Cambodia and Japan

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:54:35 +0000

Citizens of Heaven, Ambassadors for Christ

As we visit Japanese churches and share about our ministries in Cambodia, we have the unique opportunity to encourage them to represent Christ before their families, classmates, co-workers, who they encounter in their daily lives instead of limiting their ministries to their church buildings. This message has been well received. We believe that this is also an important message for Cambodia as well and this is why we want to continue our work of equipping the saints there.

March Update

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:44:48 +0000

Luke 10: 2 The harvest is great. . .

Our family has just finished a short but intense season in Cambodia from January 6 to March 20. We are at a missionary retreat center in Thailand for a few days of much needed recharging before heading to Japan to visit our senders before returning to Cambodia in June.

International Fishers Update:

.Dr. Jim Ronald visiting from Hiroshima, Japan narrating the video, Jesus: History or Fiction?, in EnglishBenjamin Helping narrate a video for Calvary Chapel La Mirada With the new computer and microphone, we were able to make some major gains in video production by improving some of the existing videos and making new ones. Benjamin even helped make a video about missions in Cambodia for Calvary Chapel La Mirada’s Children’s Ministry. If you would like to view Benjamin’s video, please e-mail darryl@sgwm.com and we will send you a link. We can’t post this one on the Internet for privacy reasons.

Cambodia Missions Update February

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:54:58 +0000

The very next day they began to eat unleavened bread and roasted grain harvested from the land. No manna appeared on the day they first ate from the crops of the land, and it was never seen again. So from that time on the Israelites ate from the crops of Canaan. Joshua 5:11-12 NLT

Trinity Institute Update: Preparing for the End of Manna

Dr. Kwong shared the above passage in the TIC board meeting this week. God had provided manna for more than 4o years. He continued to provide until they harvested the grain from the land of Canaan and made bread. The Body of Christ in Cambodia has been receiving a large portion of its financial resources from overseas donations for more than 20 years now. A new post-war generation is rising up and the economy is continuing to develop. By training the future business, educational, organizational, and other Christian professionals, we are preparing for “the end of manna.” After the manna (foreign donations) ends, we hope and pray that the Body in Cambodia will be strong enough not only to survive and support itself but also to thrive by completing the task of reaching Cambodia for Christ and then launching its own missionaries to the ends of the earth.

Cambodia Update January 2014

Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:34:31 +0000

If the Lord had not been on our side. . . Psalm 124:1 NIV

Back in Cambodia

God blessed us with a good time of encouragement and reconnecting with family and friends in the USA from November 15 to January 6. He also allowed us to be out of Cambodia during the worst of the political and labor protests and related violence. Since returning to Cambodia on January 7, the streets have become peaceful again and there is some hope that the political parties will negotiate a solution to the present problems but violence could erupt again ( http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen’s-defiant-stance). On a related note, the prospective buyer for our rented townhouse seems to have backed out so, we will remain here until someone actually buys this place. It has been on the market for more than a year now.

Cambodia Update December 2013

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 17:38:03 +0000

They will call him Immanuel,which means ‘God is with us.’

Matthew 1:23

It is wonderful to be able to be in the USA for in this Christmas season as we celebrate the most amazing event in history since Creation. God the Son, took on human flesh and was born in Bethlehem. Since that time, God was always with us as Jesus walked this earth. Now, we all can have God with each one us, all of the time, through the Holy Spirit. As ambassadors for Christ, we have an opportunity to represent the King of Kings and Lord of lords to a lost world around us. Jesus is the reason why Christmas is Merry!

Quick Update: October in Cambodia

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:56:44 +0000

As for Philip, an angel of the Lord said to him, “Go south down the desert road that runs from Jerusalem to Gaza.” So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and had come to Jerusalem to worship. (Acts 8:26-27 NLT) Coming to America: November 15 to January 6

Record Family Cambodia Update

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 06:18:06 +0000

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. Psalm 20:7 NIV USA Home Assignment: November 15 to January 6

It is hard to believe that it has been more than 2 years since we were in the USA. This is a rare opportunity for us to spend Thanksgiving and Christmas with our family and friends in the USA. We have purchased our plane tickets and set our travel dates so now we can start making plans.

Pray for God's Peace in Cambodia

Wed, 21 Aug 2013 06:10:21 +0000

We have much to be thankful for in Cambodia. God has opened many doors for ministry and partnership. Lord willing, we will be able to share about these blessings and opportunities in my next post. For now, we are requesting prayer for Cambodia.

Please Pray for God’s Peace and His Will in Cambodia:

On July 28, Cambodia held its national election. There is serious disagreement between the political parties over the results. There is a chance of protests and violence. For a short video summary you can visit http://www.phnompenhpost.com/video/back-table-little-progress .

Update from the Record Family in Cambodia

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 08:23:07 +0000

Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ (Ephesians 4:12-13 NLT).

Kayo’s Ministry Update

It is hard to believe that only one year ago, Kayo was recovering from a severely lacerated finger and wondering when (or if) she would be able to play musical instruments again. Not only has God made it possible for her to play the flute with the International Church Worship team once or twice a month, but her passion for music ministry has expanded in many new directions that we couldn’t have imagined one year ago.

Cambodia Mission Update: Record Family

Tue, 25 Jun 2013 03:04:09 +0000

Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle (Exodus 17:12-13 NLT).

Moses was a strong man but still his arms grew tired. Even then, he probably kept his arms up by pure willpower for a while. Like Moses, sooner or later, our strength will give out. It is in those times that God sends help in the form of brothers and sisters in Christ, angels, or supernatural strength to help us. In this case, Aaron and Hur didn’t just stand by and shout, “Moses, we’re praying for you!” Even though I am sure that they were praying, they literally took a more hands-on approach by finding a stone for Moses to sit on and then they held his hands up for him.

Cambodia Missions Update: Record Family

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:16:17 +0000

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

While attempting to write this blog, my desktop computer crashed and refuses to restart so it will need to be completely rebuild or replaced. In December, the same computer but the repairman was able to patch it together until now. I am thankful that God gave the computer an additional 5 months of service so that I could produce my first two videos on it. I wasn’t sure that it would hold together this long. I am thankful that I don’t need to produce another video until the end of June so I have some time to get it rebuilt.

Cambodia Video Ministry Update

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:02:12 +0000

When there is so much bad news, we often feel discouraged. This is why I am thankful that God has made it possible for us to share some good news. After 10 years of preparation and waiting, God has opened the doors to produce Christian Apologetics/Evangelistic videos in the Cambodian language!

On March 30, Darryl’s first 3-minute film was played at Gateway Cafe’ Ministry’s Easter Outreach. This film entitled, Jesus: History or Fiction gave historical evidence from Josephus, Tacitus, and Trajan that Jesus Christ really lived, performed miracles, was crucified by Pilate, and that his followers, known as Christians followed him after the crucifixion. This further indicates that Jesus really rose from the dead. www.facebook.com/gatewaycafecambodia/photos_stream

Record Family In Cambodia Update

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:27:20 +0000

My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. (Psalm 73:26 NLT) Darryl’s Missionary Perspective: “There are three people in yourself:Who people think you are, Who you think you are, and who you really are.” William Shakespeare

This is the view of the ministry in Cambodia that we can explain in our blogs, newsletters, and presentations.

Mission Update: Records in Cambodia

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:27:58 +0000

“And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and *stature, and in favor with God and men.” (Luke 2:52 NASB)

Missionary Perspective: Jesus’ life on earth provides the best example for missionaries to follow. Instead of coming to earth with great fanfare, he came as a baby. Instead of immediately starting to minister, Jesus took 30 years. Missionaries, like any other Christian leader can often be tempted move too quickly in our ministries. Jesus’ life encourages us to take time to learn, grow, and build relationships.

Record Family in Cambodia New Year Update

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 08:56:37 +0000

John 1:23 NIV John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”

John 3:30 NIV" He must become greater; I must become less."

2013: 90 Years of Evangelical Christianity in Cambodia

In 1923, a missionary with the Christian and Missionary Alliance introduced Thaa Haas “Grandfather Haas” to Jesus Christ. Despite severe opposition, there were 2000 Evangelical Christians in 1965. By 1975, there were 10,000 believers. Between 1975 and 1979, during the Khmer Rouge reign of terror, many of the Christians were killed. Many of the Cambodians were forced to flee to the refugee camps in Thailand. Many of the current Christian leaders accepted Christ during the early 1980s. History is made up of the real lives of real people. Darryl has learned so much by serving alongside of Rev. Heng Cheng, the co- founder and President of Trinity Institute of Cambodia and Rev. Em Sok, the founding director of Tahas Bible Institute (named for Thaa Haas), who have been faithfully walking with the Lord for more than 30 years now. In 1990, there were 10 evangelical churches, now there are 2,000 and 12,000 more are needed. According to Operation World, there are now approximately 240,000 Evangelical Christians in Cambodia, or 1.6% of the population.

Record Family in Cambodia Update

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 01:37:38 +0000

Here’s a quick update of what is happening in our ministry in Cambodia.

Trinity Institute of Cambodia

Darryl’s Evidence and Evangelism Class finished on November 21. Two students (one American and one Cambodian) want to share the things that they learned in the class in impoverished villages where they minister. Another Cambodian student is starting a class to teach this evidence to Cambodian university students. It is encouraging that our work is multiplying.

Cambodia Ministry Update

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 23:11:07 +0000

For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD.

“They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

Trinity Institute of Cambodia:

With the approval of the 1st Amendment to the TIC Constitution on October 18, Darryl officially became the Vice President of Trinity Institute of Cambodia. Dr. Andrew Kwong, the former CEO, became the Chancellor (international representative) and Rev. Heng Cheng, a widely respected Cambodian Christian leader, became the President. We feel confident that these organizational changes will make the institution more efficient and effective in fulfilling its mission.

Cambodia Ministry Update

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 03:02:06 +0000

Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and support. This is an amazing season in Cambodia. Sometimes things have been amazingly difficult but there have also been many amazing breakthroughs.

In August Kayo’s started playing the flute twice a month with the

worship team at the International Christian Assembly (ICA). Kayo and Migiwa, another missionary from Japan have also been approved to play at the You’ve Got Talent! Show on September 28, an outreach program, which will also be held at the ICA Church. At the August 31 show, 500 people, including members of the Cambodian Royal Family attended with 200 more people turned away for lack of space. Organizers expect more people next month and are considering making 2 shows. We really see God’s blessing in this Kayo set the flute aside 12 years ago and so she had to reteach herself how to play over the past year. We joke that last year, Kayo was playing for chickens in Kampong Chhnang, this month she will play for the Royal Family. Not only this, but Kayo’s finger has healed from her July cooking accident which put her music and life at risk. When we consider these things, we are amazed at God’s power, protection, and faithfulness.

Cambodia Update: July

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:41:40 +0000

“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.” Psalm 126:5 NASB

July was a month full of trials that brought tears but also the joyful harvest from tearful sowing in the past. We trust that the Lord Of The Harvest will turn the tears of this past month into a harvest of joy.

Kayo’s Music Ministry: Meaningful Trials

Kayo has been looking forward to joining the worship team at the international church that we attend. She wanted to join back in February but Darryl’s schedule was too full so he had to delay until after our home assignment in Japan from April to June. July finally came, and all of the pieces fell into place for her to start practicing with the worship team on July 7.

Quick Cambodia Ministry Update

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:47:39 +0000

Who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14 NKJV)

We have been back in Cambodia for two weeks now. Here are some things that need prayer cover now. Lord willing, by the end of July, we will have enough information and pictures to do a more detailed update.

1. Anchors of Faith: Truth, Relationships, and Experience radio program. This radio program, which Darryl has been working on since mid-2010 will start broadcasting weekly, this Sunday, June 1-December 30. Your prayers have made helped provide the spiritual protection necessary to produce this program despite great spiritual opposition. Please pray that: 1. God will use this program powerfully to strengthen the faith of the Christians in Cambodia and help bring non-believers to Christ. 2. Pray for the FEBC Family 99.5 FM staff and station as they broadcast this program and finish production on the last 4 episodes.

Cambodia/Japan Ministry Update

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:17:02 +0000

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“Beloved, while I was making every effort to write to you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints.” (Jude 1:3 NASB)

Jude, the younger-brother of James, and half-brother of Jesus, wrote to the churches to vaccinate them against the beginnings of a false teaching, which would eventually grow into Gnosticism. Jude probably would have preferred to write about the joys and blessings of salvation, instead it was necessary for him to write to defend the faith. As a Christian Apologist, Darryl has often “felt the necessity”, to “contend earnestly for the faith.”

Cambodia Ministry Headlines

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:52:04 +0000

Life and ministry in Cambodia has been so full since February, that we do not have time to write a full update. For background information please read last month’s update at: /record/2012/02/07/ministry-update/

Here are the Headlines: 1. Record family to be in Japan April 2-June 12. We are looking forward to visiting our sending churches, catching up with friends, and recharging our batteries.

2. Kayo has accepted to play the flute as part of the Worship Team of the International Christian Assembly. She is set to start in July.

Cambodia Ministry Update

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:21:32 +0000

Trinity Institute of Cambodia (TIC)

On January 17, the board finalized and signed TIC’s constitution.

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Now, Darryl is working on drafting the Bylaws, HR policies, recruiting staff/teachers, started setting up the website (www.trinitycambodia.org), and preparing promotional materials for classes. Dr. Kwong, the CEO, has been meeting with potential partners in other countries. So far, TIC has been operating mainly out of our house. We are scheduled to move in to our subleased office and classroom space in the Learning Lab building on February 15.

Cambodia Ministry Update

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 02:31:29 +0000

Trinity Institute of Cambodia

In December, Darryl designed and the board approved the logo for Trinity Institute of Cambodia. We chose trees to symbolize Cambodia because one of TIC’s core values is Biblical Servant Leadership:

John 15:5 NLT “Yes, I am the vine; you are the bra nches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce muc h fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.”

Cambodia Ministry Update

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:30:21 +0000

A New Chapter: Return to Phnom Penh

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Moving Truck

On December 5, under cover of darkness, we moved from Kampong Chhnang to Phnom Penh, the capital. The moving truck had to travel at night to avoid extortion at police checkpoints, a common practice. This just reminds us that we need to continue to pray and work so that in Cambodia; some day the honest people can boldly operate in daylight and the criminals will have to sneak around at night.

October Ministry Update

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 04:18:11 +0000

Flooding Update:

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Two weeks ago, we were concerned about the 10 year flood that Cambodia is experiencing. Already a national disaster, if the waters had continued to rise it could have turned into a catastrophe. Even though we live on a hill, our backyard turned into a pond and we were concerned that the water could come into our house. We were also concerned that National Road #5 could become too flooded for us to drive to Phnom Penh.

Flooding Update

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:29:56 +0000

Please pray for the flooding in Cambodia. So far 247 people have died and 13% of the rice crop has been destroyed. To buy supplies or go to the pharmacy Darryl has to wade through flood waters. We are concerned about the flooding in our backyard because it could eventually get into our house. [caption id=“attachment_184” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“Downtown Kampong Chhnang-Flooded”] [/caption][caption id=“attachment_185” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“National Road 5”] [/caption][caption id=“attachment_186” align=“aligncenter” width=“300” caption=“Our backyard, now a pond. “] [/caption]

September Ministry Update

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 02:27:36 +0000

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“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” John 7:38 NKJV

Since the visit of the prayer team from Japan the end of August, we have experienced greater spiritual protection. September, could have been a very difficult month because of the attacks that came, but through prayer, the fiery darts continue to be deflected. For example, Benjamin was sick twice this month for around 10 days each time. The first time, around Sept. 8 he spiked a fever of 104.5 F. It was evening and we were in Kampong Chhnang so it was just too late to safely drive the hour and a half to the hospital. All we could do was pray and ask for prayer. By the next morning his fever dropped to 101 and he recovered from there. Kayo and Darryl had food poisoning as well. But, these illnesses did not become nearly as severe as they have in the past, so there was minimal disruption to our lives. At the beginning of October, we are actually more refreshed than before the trials.

Objections to Christianity

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:19:36 +0000

Some people reject Christianity because they believe that there is not enough evidence that it is true. Still there are others who do not reject Christianity because of its lack of evidence but because they have doubts about God’s character. In other words, is God really good? We wanted to take a moment to address some of the doubts and objections that people have in this area.

Objection #1: If God knows everything, has all power, and claims to “love the world”, why is there so much evil, death, and suffering in the world?

Pain

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:31:10 +0000

Question: If God is all-powerful and completely good, why are there so many bad things in the world such as war, famine, disease, and death?

Answer: God created everything to be good. Read Genesis 1:18, 1:24, and 1:31 “Then God looked over all he had made, and he saw that it was excellent in every way.” God made Adam and Eve, their bodies were perfect so that they would not get sick or die. God placed them in the Garden of Eden which had everything that they needed. They didn’t even have to work. “The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any fruit in the garden except fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. If you eat of its fruit, you will surely die.” God walked with them in the Garden and everything was perfect.

Jesus Changed the World!

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:15:55 +0000

The World is a Better Place Because of Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is the most important person who ever lived on earth. Not only did He die to save people from their sins, He also changed the world for the better.

Jesus said, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds but when it is grown it is greater than the other plants and becomes a tree so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32

Science and Creation

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:55:45 +0000

Many people think that one has to believe in evolution to be a scientist but this is not true. Modern science was founded by people who believed that God created the universe.

If everything happened by random chance, then everything would be random so you could not study it. But, the universe shows a lot of order. Where did all this order come from?

Faith is not contrary to science. Christians have faith (supported by a lot of evidence) that God exists and that He created the universe. Atheists have faith too. They have to have faith that everything happened by chance and that there is no God. If our Christian faith is misguided, we lose nothing, because random chance cannot hold a grudge.

Resurrection Evidence

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:10:34 +0000

Sadly, some people think of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ as merely a story that people tell around Easter. However, this event, the most important event in all human history, really happened just as it says in the Bible. If this Jesus Christ really came back to life, then Christianity is true and Jesus is the only way to heaven. If it is not true, then Christianity falls apart (I Corinthians 15). Here are some answers to questions about this subject.

God and Fine Tuning

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:04:42 +0000

Biosphere 2 inferior to Biosphere 1

On September 26, 1991 four men and four women entered a special building named Biosphere 2 in the US state of Arizona. The doors were closed and locked and did not open again until September 26, 1993. The walls and the roof of the 12,700 square meter building were made of glass. The building was completely sealed so that no air from the outside could get in. No expense was spared in this US $200 million building to make it possible for eight people to be completely independent of outside oxygen or food. Inside, the building, there was a 1,900 square meter rainforest, an 850 square meter ocean with a coral reef, a 450 square meter mangrove wetlands, a 1,300 square meter savannah grassland, a 1,400 square meter fog desert, a 2,500 square meter agricultural system, and a living area for the eight people. Sunlight through a glass roof and electricity were the only things that came in from the outside.

Supernatural Technology

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:26:15 +0000

Technology is becoming more important in the daily lives of more and more people. Radios and televisions can be found in huts in the jungle. Jet airplanes fly above us and satellites orbit the earth. These are all examples of technology. Technology can relate to many different things from simple things like a clay pot, a wooden automobiles, and aircraft.

Whether a device is simple or complex, a clay pot or a jet airplane, all technology has two things in common. First, someone made it. Second, it could not possibly have been created by accident or chance. All buildings have a builder. All computer programs have one or more programmers. All paintings have a painter.

God and DNA

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:44:52 +0000

DNA and God Darryl Record MA Christian Apologetics

Imagine that you discovered an advanced information storage system. This storage system contains 715 MB of complex coded information, about the same amount of information as a CD or VCD (video CD) which can hold up to 700 MB. This is a large amount of information. It is equivalent to 715 typical books with 500 pages each.

If you discovered such a complex code and information storage system, even if you could not decode it, you would be absolutely certain that it could not happen by chance. You would be certain that someone made it. Even if you discovered something as simple as a clay pot in the middle of the forest, you would be sure that that a potter made it. You would never believe that that one day it rained and made the clay soft, then a wind came and formed it into a special shape, and then the heat of the sun baked it and made it hard. Even though you could not see the potter make it, you could be sure by looking at the pot that it did not happen by chance.

Japan's Christian History

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:03:31 +0000

History of Christianity in Japan: Lessons to be Learned By Darryl Record, MA Christian Apologetics Written in 2005 for a Graduate Level Class at Biola University Thesis: The present malaise of Christianity in Japan can primarily be traced to the European and North American liberal and Unitarian theologies which were common to Buddhist anti-Christian apologists and liberal missionaries around the turn of the 20th century. These Western concepts continue to make many, but not all Japanese Christians unable to withstand persecution and vulnerable to recidivism. Despite the fact that Japanese collectivism is a barrier to Christianity, history shows that it is not insurmountable if the foundations of Christianity are presented in a credible way. Introduction According to Operation World, 2001, Christians comprise only 1.56% (1,976,742) of Japan. From this 1.9 million “Christians” one must subtract many groups such as 282,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses, 240,000 Moonies, 96,000 Mormons, and others who reject the essentials of Christianity (e.g. creation, inspiration of the Bible, deity of Christ, and salvation by grace instead of works) (Johnstone & Mandryk, 2001). Despite its religious freedom, modern economy, and Western educational system, Japan continues to be referred to by some as the “graveyard of missionaries,” because many missionaries have spent their lives there and have made few if any converts. This paper will explore the reasons that Christianity has not made greater gains in Japan and to consider solutions to these problems in the hope that Japanese Christians and foreign missionaries can utilize this understanding to strengthen their respective churches and ministries. The lessons we can learn from the history of Christianity in Japan can also be applied in many other mission fields in Asia. Exploring the reasons for Christianity’s lack of growth in Japan is a broad topic but because of its eternal significance, it needs to be studied. On the surface, one could argue that Japanese collectivism is the main reason why Christianity has not taken root in Japan. However, this paper will demonstrate that at different time periods, Christianity has both thrived and withered in Japan. Collectivism has been a stable feature of Japan for many centuries. The strong focus on the collective in both China and Japan stems largely from Confucianism and, to a lesser extent, from Buddhism. Confucianism, founded by Confucius (551-479 B.C.) during the Han Dynasty, became a system of social ethics more than a religion. Confucianism persisted as a great and pervasive ethical tradition, western societies, politics and economics have been influenced by industrial, business and trade groups, but in China, such matters, as well as the general conceptions of family and cultural life, still have Confucian roots. Those values today blend with the needs of the village economy. (Winfield, 2000: 329) This project will break the various history of Christianity in Japan into several eras which exemplify the various factors that have both supported and discouraged the growth of Christianity in Japan. These factors are then analyzed in greater detail and hypotheses were formed in terms of, “lessons learned.” These hypotheses can be tested in two ways. First modern ministries that are successful can be studied to see how they are dealing with issues such as liberalism and division. Second, other ministries can be encouraged to adopt these “lessons” and their success can be judged in the future. The main goal of this project is to increase the understanding of the situation of Christianity in Japan so that steps can be taken to help it to grow once more. Japanese Christian History Entrance and Extinction 1549-1640 The Christian History of Japan provides the background for understanding both the present status and trends of Christianity. Surprisingly, the history of Christianity in Japan spans more than 400 years. The first missionaries were Jesuits who reached Japan in 1549. In the mid-seventeenth century, the Japanese government began to see Christianity as a threat. They forced all citizens to become Buddhist, expelled the missionaries and systematically persecuted the Christians to extinction by 1640. (Thelle, 1987: 5). Return, Revival, and Rifts 1859-1889 In 1859, Japan once again opened its doors to the West and accepted missionaries. The Catholics returned and were able to regain Christians who had been faithful to their faith for generations since the time of the persecution. This time, Protestant missionaries entered. However, the Christians still carried some baggage of being considered by the masses as part of a “heretical and evil religion.” (Mullins, 1998: 21). The first Protestant churches were inter-denominational in that Congregational, Reformed, and Presbyterian missionaries joined to form the “Church of Christ.” There desire was to be the “body of Christ in Japan,” and thereby avoid the pitfalls of denominationalism. This church eventually formed fifty branches but, sadly, they split along denominational lines. (Mullins, 1998: 15) Still, Christianity grew rapidly during this period. There were those who projected that Japan would become fully Christian in a short time. Pressure and Compromise 1889-1945 However, when the Meiji government established the new constitution in 1889 which was based around official Shinto and emperor worship, this growth spurt was slowed. From that point until the end of the Second World War, the state systematically restricted the activities of the church. Growth continued from the 1900’s until 1930. Protestant churches grew from 50,785 in 1901 to 193,937 in 1930. Catholicism also grew from 56,321 to 92,798 during the same period (Mullins, 1998: 18). In the 1930’s the Meiji government became totalitarian. Shinto became an institution of the state and participation in its rituals was defined as patriotism. In 1939, the government passed the Religious Organizations Law, which gave it the power to disband any religious organization that taught things in conflict with state policy. All denominations were officially forced to recombine by the government. Due to this pressure, Protestant and Catholic denominations eventually, “instructed their members to participate in the rituals of civil religion. By the late 1930’s most churches had also created some form of theological rhetoric to legitimize the Imperial Way, including support for Japanese military expansionism.” (Mullins, 1998: 20) This “United Church of Christ in Japan,” went as far as to raise funds for to purchase a warplane for the military in 1943. (Mullins, 1998: 21). Post-war Growth 1945-1971 After WWII, Shinto was placed on a level playing field with all other religions in Japan. The churches separated once again into their pre-war denominations. During this period Christianity grew again. Following General Douglass MacArthur’s call for missionaries to Japan, many American missionaries came to Japan. From 1942 to 1960 Protestantism grew from 190,000 to 400,000 while Catholicism grew from 100,000 to 323,000 during the same period. Since 1971 the church in Japan has stagnated into almost no growth (Lee, 1999: 46). Buddhist Opposition and Persecution Although Buddhism is often presented as a purely Japanese religion, Mahayana Buddhism was imported to Japan from China by Tao-sheng (A.D. 360–434).(Geisler, 1999). Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) was born in India in 560 BC and lived there until he died of food poisoning in AD 480. (Geisler & Brooks, 1990: 134). Tokugawa shoganate, Oda Nobunga, attacked the Buddhist strongholds and brought the religion under his control in the sixteenth century. When the Jesuit missionaries arrived, in the 1500’s, the political structure of Japan was closely controlled by the shogunate. The state operated under the philosophy of Confucianism but used Buddhism for political reasons to suppress Christianity (Thelle, 1987: 8). Buddhist temples, under supervision and financial support of the Shogun, became the government’s primary agency for Christian persecution. All Japanese were required to register at the temple. This registration certificate was necessary for “weddings, travel,changes of residence, and to employ servants. In order to receive the certificate, the Japanese had to trample on pictures of Christ or the Virgin Mary in order to prove that they were not Christians (Thelle, 1987: 8).” This time of persecution resulted in the martyrdom of 250,000 Christians. (Thirumalai, 2003: 119). Further demoralization of the Christians came through the Christian retractions of Fabian Fucan, a former Jesuit and through other anti-Christian tracts written by Buddhists (Thelle, 1987: 9). Because of Buddhism’s favored position within the Tokugawa government, the morality of the Buddhist priests declined. They became infamous for corruption and sexual debauchery (Thelle, 1987: 18). When the Christian missionaries returned in 1859, the people were sufficiently disenchanted with Buddhism and desired Western learning so Christianity could grow, despite the fact that the treaties forbade, “interference,” in Japanese religious matters by foreigners. Even though the foreigners were allowed to practice Christianity, Japanese were still persecuted for doing so. Until 1873, signs were posted in Japan which read, “Evil religions like Christianity are strictly forbidden. Suspicious persons should be reported to the proper office. Rewards will be granted. (Thelle, 1987: 13).” In 1866-1868, Japanese Christians were severely persecuted through deportation to other provinces and the decapitation of Japanese Christian leaders. (Thelle, 1987:10). As soon as the anti-Christian signs were removed and the government allowed open evangelism, many Protestant missionaries began apologetics-evangelism. Japanese Christians moved their messages out of the church and into the public arena.“They appealed to the public in great open-air meetings, or apologetics lectures in public halls. So-called theater meetings were held all over the country; they were a very popular way of addressing the public, drawing large audiences in cities and towns. A missionary described the situation: “The apologetic age is begun; no other topic will draw the multitudes together in Japan like discussions on Christianity. The masses are appealed to as judges, and surprised that they are of so much importance, they gladly accept the honour (Thelle, 1987: 56).” Because Protestant Christians challenged Buddhism in the public arena with such confidence, the number of Protestants in Japan increased by 600% from 1882-1892 (5,634 to 32,334) (Thelle, 1987:54). This new confidence and growth of the, “evil religion” forced the Buddhists to respond. Buddhists priests began to purchase boxes of Bibles and commentaries and to study Christianity so that they could argue against it. Others went so far as to become the students of missionaries and even to be baptized so that they could infiltrate the Christian church and learn its secrets as ammunition for future counter-Christian apologetics works. Buddhist seminaries integrated anti-Christian apologetics intontheir curriculum. As a result, new anti-Christian literature started being distributed. Once Buddhists realized that their apologetics literature was not successfully stemming the tide of Christian expansion they began to adopt, “more aggressive methods, including violent obstruction of Christian work, intimidation, social pressure, and ostracism.” (Thelle,1987: 13). Their slogan in 1883-1885 called for the, “extermination of Christianity.” Once the government became more open to westernization after 1885, this onslaught subsided for a while. However, once the nation became nationalistic in 1889, Buddhists, were able to attack Christianity once again on the basis of not being loyal to Japan. (Thelle, 1987: 93).

Missions

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:22:51 +0000

Missions or Missiles, Bibles or Bombs Christian Missionaries are Key to True Peace and Reconciliation Response to “Should Christians Convert Muslims” Time Magazine, June 22, 2003 Darryl Record Written: August, 2003 Revised: November, 2010

The June 22, 2003 Time magazine article, “Should ChristiansConvert Muslims?” asks a very important question. Rather than launching directly into the material, social, and spiritual benefits that missionaries can bring to the Muslim world it is important to carefully consider our most basic assumptions. The Time article appears to be written from a secular postmodern worldview in which Christianity and Islam are both equally true (or more likely untrue, but Time wouldn’t want to be impolite). There are some basic questions that we must be able to answer. 1. Did God create everything? 2. Is the Bible truly God’s Word? 3. Is Jesus Christ God? If we answer “No” to any of these three questions, then converting Muslims to Christianity (especially when this conversion can cost them their lives, not to mention the risk to the missionaries) is not only foolish but unethical and cruel. The objective truth of the resurrection of Christ is so vital to Christianity that if it is not true all churches should close and all Christian leaders should publicly apologize and be punished for profiting from fraud (I Cor. 15:12-22).

Evidence and Evangelism

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:32:29 +0000

Am I willing to put myself in my unsaved loved ones’ shoes?

Imagine that you have a friend who is Buddhist. This person is always thoughtful, and kind. Naturally, you would be drawn to such a person. You become friends. You begin to talk about deeper things. One day, your friend wants to share something with you.

He reaches into his pocket and pulls a small booklet. He begins, “Buddha loves you and has a wonderful plan for your next life.” “Humanity has done many bad things, and has brought bad karma upon itself, therefore we can never experience Buddha’s love and his plan for our next life.” “Following the Buddha’s teachings is the only way to go to Nirvana and avoid the pain of being something lower in the next life.” “We must individually, follow the Buddha’s plan so that we can go to Nirvana.” Between each statement he reads a quotation from the Buddhist scriptures.

Most Important Decision

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:01:11 +0000

We all must make decisions: what to wear, what to eat, and so on. Some of our decisions are not important, but there are some decisions that could change your life and even the world.

Here are the two most important questions we should ask ourselves. 1. What do I believe about God, the Bible, Christ, and Salvation? 2. Why do I believe it?

Your choice of religion is the most important decision you will ever make. The second most important decision you will make is whom you marry. The third is your career.

God & Value of Life

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:34:18 +0000

God Gives Value to Life

When we look at nature; the stars, the moon, the sun, the earth, the ocean, plants, animals, we often think, “Where did all of this come from?” Is everything just the result of an accidental combination of atoms? Or, is there a designer and creator who made the universe? These are some of the most important questions of life. They are important to our future as humans and they are also important to Christians.

August Ministry Update: Part 1

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:40:59 +0000

Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” Matthew 19:26 NLT

We have had three very intense weeks in Cambodia since returning. We’ve experience heavy rains and floorboard deep floods, daily blackouts, mechanical and computer problems, and illnesses. We’ve also had great blessings and breakthroughs in our ministry.

Out of our weakness, trials, and spiritual warfare God has been growing some amazing fruit!

August Ministry Update: Part 2

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:00:23 +0000

Update: Anchors of Faith: Truth, Relationships, and Experience Radio Program, FEBC 99.5 FM [caption id=“attachment_80” align=“alignright” width=“285” caption=“Darryl, Benjamin, “Nimol” and “Udom””] [/caption]

So far the FEBC radio station staff has been able to produce more than 5 half-hour radio programs. Darryl has written and had translated scripts for 8 programs. In September, he will continue writing more scripts for the Truth segment. During a recent visit to the station, Darryl was able to meet Meng and Ally the voice actor and actress who play the roles of Udom and Nimol.

August Ministry Update: Part 3

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:00:16 +0000

Mission and Prayer Team from Japan August 25-30: The Ordinary is the foundation for the Extraordinary

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On the surface, they were very quiet, polite, and very Japanese. Pastor Kita from Kayo’s home church, Tokyo Chapel, accompanied a team of six church members from Tokyo Grace Church, which was made up of a two university students, two corporate workers, a language teacher, and a pastor’s wife. Even though they were with us for only five days, we can honestly say it was an EXTRAORDINARY time!

On the Field in Cambodia

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:40:54 +0000

We arrived in Phnom Penh on August 12. It is good to be back on the field in Cambodia. We are in the midst of the rainy seasons which bring with it the adventures of flash floods. On Sunday evening, the street in front of our guesthouse was so flooded that the water was above the floorboards of our car. Thank God it didn’t leak.

Today we will make our way home to Kampong Chhnang Cambodia a 1.5-2 hour trip over a narrow highway with every possible challenge from speeding buses to meandering ox carts.

Update 8/2011 Radio Program

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:28:15 +0000

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Anchors For Faith: Truth, Relationships, and Experience

Radio Program

In March, Far East Broadcasting’s Cambodia FM 99.5 station was able to record the first 30-minute radio program. Darryl was very happy and pleased that even though he originated the radio program’s concept and the original script for the truth segment, the final product sounded completely Cambodian. For the Truth segment, Darryl writes dialogue scripts for conversations between two Cambodian university students “Nimol” and “Udom.” In this script, “Udom” and “Nimol,” discuss the evidence that helps them overcome their own doubts and the objections of others about the truth of Christianity. For the Relationships section, FEBC staff members prepare a dialogue about how Christians should relate to other believers and offer practical advice about how Cambodian Christians can maintain their witness and testimony with their non-Christian family and friends. The Experience segment was based on the testimony of Pastor Sok Em, our close friend, the founding director of Tahas Bible Institute.

A New Chapter of Ministry in Cambodia

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:01:09 +0000

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We are excited about this new chapter of ministry in Cambodia with Saving Grace World Mission. Darryl served in Cambodia from 2000-2003 and we have been working in Cambodia since 2007 as a family with different missions organizations. We will return to Cambodia on August 11 to continue our ministry there.

Please pray for us as we make the transition to SGWM, including learning how to manage this new blog and website.

Suitcases and Eternal Life

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:04:16 +0000

Today, our family made our bi-annual shopping (2009, 2011, 2013) trip to IKEA. IKEA is an amazing store full of high quality, stylish furniture, housewares, towels, bedding, and more at reasonable prices. We kept saying, “I wish they had this in Cambodia.” Then, we reminded ourselves of the airline luggage allowance and we ended up purchasing the things that we really needed that actually would fit in our suitcases. If we had forgotten about the airline luggage limits, we might have created a scene at the airport as we tried to bring a futon or chair as carry-on luggage.

Our Testimony

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:20:53 +0000

Darryl, the son of a bi-vocational lay pastor in Missouri, grew up in a Christian family and church environment. At the age of five, he accepted Christ as his personal savior. During his time as a student at a secular university, he nearly lost his faith. Christian radio and research into the evidence for Christianity renewed his faith. From 2000-2003 Darryl worked as an English teacher at a university in Cambodia and ministered to students and others outside of the classroom. During this time, God called him to be a long-term missionary in Cambodia and to focus on developing multi-media resources that clearly proclaim the Truth of God’s Word. Darryl earned an MA in Christian Apologetics from Biola University.

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Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:13:26 +0000