Monthly Archives: February 2008
Movie Night
I had an opportunity to take my oldest son out to see a movie in Thailand yesterday. This was our second attempt. The first left us confused and frustrated. Even movie-going can take a cultural adjustment. It’s not that there … Continue reading
Filed under Culture Shock
Same Same…but Different
A English phrase you often hear in Thailand to describe two things that are similar is “same-same.” The two items don’t have to be identical; they just have to share a common trait. For example, an shirt sized XXL and … Continue reading
Filed under communication, Religion, spiritual warfare, Spirituality, Uncategorized
Making Deposits
Nehemiah had some nerve! A conquered foreigner employed in service to an enemy king – a king who worshipped different gods, Nehemiah had the chutzpah to show sadness in front of his monarch. This alone could have gotten him killed … Continue reading
Filed under Biblical Views, Interpersonal, Relationships
Sleight of Hand
A good magician is an expert at sleight of hand. He creates his illusions by misdirection, having us look one way while he performs the crucial moves somewhere else. He makes a large show of what’s unimportant and thereby distracts … Continue reading
Filed under Interpersonal, Relationships, Religion
Nam Jai
The word jai in Thai means “heart,” and it is such an important concept to the Thais that the word can be compounded with over one hundred other words. A few examples: Hen jai (see + heart) is the ability … Continue reading
Filed under Interpersonal, Religion, Spirituality
Three Circles
In a book I’m reading about different cultures, the authors describe three concentric circles that represent how people within those cultures view the other people around them. The center of all the circles is the individual. Around him, in the … Continue reading
Filed under Interpersonal, Relationships, Religion, Spirituality, Uncategorized
