We recently spent some time in Chiang Dao situated about 1 half hours' drive from Chiang Mai.
Before I arrived, I didn't know what to expect and felt quite apprehensive.
The week that we spent there was priceless and I would not exchange it for anything in this world!
I can tell you now, that the Lisu Christians in this part of the world (northern Thailand) and in Burma, are one of the most beautiful people I have ever met!
They are humble, teachable, simple, have pliable hearts that are bent towards God and telling people about Jesus! We met many different tribal Lisu people, but got to know the students at the James O Fraser Centre a little bit better.
They are a blessing to us and I thank God for each one of them!
They epitomise what it means to have joy in the Lord, despite their circumstances.
Many of these students have been through really tough times, but they are my "heros", for they inspire me to take discipleship more seriously and to live out what it means to carry my cross daily.
I am especially touched by the lives of Jim and Linda Mckintosh, who gave up their earthly posessions in Australia; their comfort and security and what they knew well...to go to a foreign land...much like Abraham...except that there is no promised land...Yet! We know however, that wherever God takes us, we can see glimpses of heaven through the community of God's people...and I see that very much in this beautiful land of Chiang Dao.
The Lord has laid a huge burden on my heart for the Mckintoshes. Their lives have hit a chord in my life...a chord that is familiar to God's voice...heeding me to take note of their godly examples and obedience, for the sake of God's kingdom.
I love my brothers and sisters so much and I look forward to seeing them all again!
