Jungle Adventures in the countries of the world.
My Dad, A Hero and Martyr for the Lord Jesus My father, William “Bill” Paul Hyde, was a humble man, but a great man. He lived his life quietly, unimposing and with gentleness. He had a passion though, seeing the Kingdom of God grow through the Philippines. Since 1978, first in Manila (and all over Luzon)…
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A year ago I sent out a short e-mail to all my friends and supporters. In that e-mail I listed three urgent requests I had. While hundreds got the news, and no doubt prayed for help, I had very few responses. A couple of people recommended a friend or two for the job, but I…
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Kum Hian is one of my favorite kids at the Imparting Smiles Center in Poipet. He came to us when he was about 12 years old and had never been to school in his life. Over the year since then, has faithfully studied hard and been able to skip years in school. Even one summer…
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As Christians on this earth christened with the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), we have been told to “go into all the world.” For centuries it was a rare few that ventured into boats and disappeared across the horizon in the search of lost souls to bring to Christ. Though missionaries have been attached to local…
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After working in Cambodia for nearly two decades I have noticed how my perceptions, opinions and effectiveness have changed over the years. When I first came to Cambodia I thought that I would be able to make significant changes in the nation in a few months, at most in a year or so. Looking back…
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Do you know how different the world is today? It used to be when you wanted some information you needed to pay. Dial 1212 or *69. . . A few cents here a few cents here, but you always had to pay. Do you remember USPS. It has been bankrupt for sometime because of a…
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When the King Father Norodom Sihanouk died the whole nation went into mourning. He died while receiving medical treatment in China. As his body was brought back to Cambodia, the Chinese government sent a Boeing 747 VIP plane to transport his body along with the current Cambodian King, his son, Norodom Sihamoni, the Queen Mother,…
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I am an American citizen. I own two guns. One is a 12 gauge shotgun and the other an antique WWII era Soviet rifle. Many times I wish I had more guns. I would love a deer hunting rifle, a .22 with a clip which holds about 50 rounds so I could have fun ‘target’…
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Today I reviewed some literature which was given to me. As a publisher and one who works developing local churches in Cambodia, I often review literature. My twenty years experience in Cambodia and more than fifteen years in publishing here along with my intimate involvement with the local church gives me a good handle on…
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I love Christmas. I love singing Christmas songs. According to my Philippine background, I celebrate Christmas in all the “ber” months! So from SeptemBER to DecemBER I celebrate! I have about 20 CD’s of Christmas music which I play nearly non-stop, and yes I do dream of “a white Christmas” and hearing “sleigh bells”. Of…
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