Focusing On The Limitless Almighty Father

By Ianpassion

Picture was taken at Paknam Camping Day, Satun, Thailand

Sometimes we feel stuck as if we are facing a thick and very high wall. This is the end of the road. Our difficult situation attempts to condition us that there is no way out. It frames us to limit our focus and shrink our faith.

Finally, we are trapped in the routine of constant fear and worry. Did God tell us to trust Him with all our hearts? We become limited in our thinking because we fail to see our limitless Almighty Father.

We Don't Need To Be The Best To Be Accepted; Jeremiah

By Ianpassion

Jeremiah had been chosen and consecrated since he was in his mother's womb. This is amazing! Regardless of his status or the transgressions inherited from his family and background, the Father accepted him.

However, this is not how the world today bases its approval. What is common is that you must be good, intelligent, or wealthy in order to be treated special. If at all possible, you must be perfect or conceal your flaws. This, however, is not the case with Jeremiah. The Father accepted him unconditionally.

We Attended The Funeral Of My Wife's Grandma

By Ianpassion

We were at the internment, totally different from what we usually do. But, there is one thing that made us reflect together. Life in this world will always have an ending. This is a hard reality. Sometimes we feel so comfortable here and as a result, we don't want to leave. We live here as if we are permanent residents. Life here on earth is a temporary assignment and we should not forget that heaven is eternal. Whether we like it or not one day our stay here is over. It is our time to go home.

Christmas 2021 Thanksgiving: Nana Says Thanks For Healing My Arm

By Ianpassion

Nana and Nemi were wrapping their Christmas gifts in 2021

I asked my daughter what she is thankful for this Christmas. She replied, "Papa I am thankful to our Father for healing my arm. Now the cast is off. This is my Christmas gift from Him." "Yes," I responded.

Happy New Year 2022: As The Dear Pants For Water So I Pant For You

By Ianpassion

Picture was taken at deer Farm, Pathalung Province, Thailand 2022

Happy New Year 2022

May we will overflow the blessings of our Father Almighty this year 2022. May He fills our hearts with His love and joy, give us good health, and continue to be gracious to us as we carry out His love to people.

New Year Reflection 2022: The Valley of Dry Bones

By Ianpassion

Picture was taken  at Phathalung Province, Thailand 2022

In a vision, Ezekiel saw a valley filled with dry bones.lt looks like a vast graveyard of bones of dead people.

What makes this story amazing was when Abba asked Ezekiel to prophesy to these bones, to speak life on them to come alive again. As Ezekiel was speaking, the bones started morphing, breath and life came into them, and became a massive army.

What The Father Almighty Wants Is Intimacy

By Ianpassion

The picture was taken at the viewpoint in Manang, Satun Thailand

 T.D. Jakes mentioned, that we cannot shut off, stop, or in any way diminish the Almighty Father's flow of love towards us. No matter what we do, we cannot cause the Almighty Father to stop loving us. Nothing can change the way He feels us." - T.D. Jakes

The way our Almighty Father expresses His love with us is totally different from the way people or our leaders do it for us. Man's love has lots of conditions, especially if we are in an organization, not in a family.

Say What You Heard To Keep The Right Attitude

By Ianpassion
Nemi feeding our chickens and ducks

It hadn't rained in the Promised Land in more than three years when the prophet Elijah heard The Father Almighty say to his spirit, "rain." But, no matter where he looked, there was not a cloud in the sky. It is impossible for it to rain.

 

Elijah could have reasoned, "I'm not going to tell anyone what I heard." They'll think I'm insane." But he was well aware of who Abba is. His ways are familiar to him. In a drought, Abba will talk to us about rain. In times of adversity, He will speak to us about provision. When we are weak, He will speak to us about strength. It is most of the time opposite of what we feel or think.

 

Death Is Only A Passage To Eternal life

By Ianpassion

I was at a funeral. It was done in a different way from where I was brought up. But there is something that we are in common. Whether we like it or not, we will leave soon, a reality that each one of us is scared of.

I know one day will be my turn. Leaving the people whom we love or being left by the people whom we love, and not returning to all that we have built or invested in is not easy.

Chose Faith Over Fear

By Ianpassion

The book of Hebrews 12: 1 says: Seeing that we are surrounded by such a large cloud of witnesses, let us run the race ahead. 

Can I say that all who are already in heaven are cheering us? We are not alone in the race of life. Heaven is full of people who believe in us. When we are disheartened and induced to quit, let us head up to the heavens and by faith, we listen to the voices who are cheering us. 

Grow Through Trials

By Ianpassion

Many times we focus on the painful times in our lives when we're hurting, we're lonely, we're undergoing medical treatment, and think they can't be a part of the Father's plan.

We have to trust that even then, Abba doesn't make any mistakes. He designed our lives down to the smallest detail. He didn't promise that there wouldn't be any pain, suffering, or disappointment. But, He did promise that it would all work out for our good (see Romans 8:28).

How to Enjoy Our Stay in a Thai Village?

By Ianpassion

@Early morning cleaning at the farm..

I have been in Thailand for some years now. A milestone on the journey of my life to feel at home in a new home which is a thousand miles away from my home country. 

I had gone through the ups and downs of life as part of the process to adjust to a new place. Thai culture and language are fascinating. I have learned humility, teachability, and flexibility in order to be connected. Continue reading here...

 

Hiking 2020 Reflection | What Does the Old Wineskin Mean?

By Ianpassion

I went back hiking to celebrate my birthday. Decided to save, I still wore maybe my 7 years old trekking pants, a gift from a friend.

It was funny, while fully concentrated grinding our coffee beans, my pants ripped somewhere. That made me think what the Scripture says about the old wineskin.

He Gives Us Rest

By Ianpassion
Light bulb, photo was taken at NaMi Farm

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (The Son).

Living In Unity

By Ianpassion @Hill Top in Manang Satun, Thailand

"How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity...for there the Lord has commanded the blessing..." (Psalm 133:1-3)

When we are living in peace and unity with the people in our lives (especially with our families and friends), we are positioning ourselves for Abba's blessings--healing and peace.

Abba Won't Fail Us

By Ianpassion
Picture taken at grapes farm in Manang, Satun, Thailand

Abba Almighty changes caterpillars into butterflies, sand into pearls, and coal into diamonds by using times and pressure. 

He is working on us as well. Sometimes He is going to use our unpleasant situation for our benefits-- growth, maturity, and increase. 

Are You Ashamed Of Your Scars?

By Ianpassion
The picture was taken at Songkhla Bay, Satun

Scars on my right knee recently reminded me of a previous motorcycle accident. That experience is still fresh in my mind. I should have died as a result of the accident, but I was given a second chance.


I recall that afternoon, on my way home from a gathering, heavy rain continued to fall and made the road extremely slippery. Also, darkness gradually enveloped the road.  It was very sudden. I lost the balance of my motorcycle I scratched in the mud and spun several times before my knee hit a popping rock. 

It Is A Paradise | Bulon Island Satun

Bulon island is a castaway paradise in the Andaman ocean of Satun Province, South of Thailand. If we had not gone beyond the coastline of Satun, We would have not discovered the existence of this beautiful island. 

GPS 

We had visited Lipe island before but Bulon island amazed us the most. This is an unspoiled island with long white sandy shoreline, crystal clear seawater, and tall trees canopying. Without a doubt, this should be a perfect place to relax or do camping with our friends and families. 

Outdoor Adventure of A Busy Father

By Ianpassion

The true story of each person on this planet is not the one you see. However, it is the story of each person's heart journey. - Eldredge, John

As the father of two children (Nana and Nemi), I have always felt a calling to instill the value of family; to model Abba Allmighty's love and His overflowing joy at being with Him.

Retreat At Muko Petra Langu Satun | Reflecting The Father's Love

By Ianpassion

Whenever we are free we like to come at Muko Petra, Beach Satun, Thailand to refresh. This beach is not far from our home. 


GPS

My kids always find the sandy beach of Muko Petra enjoyable. While I was playing with them, I was also pondering about good analogies that I could use to illustrate the love of the Father.