January 7 is an anniversary that every Cambodian knows. Some will say it is a day etched in their hearts. A new birthday when life was given back to them. January 7, 1979 is the day the Vietnamese tanks and Khmer resistance forces entered and took control of Phnom Penh away from the Khmer Rouge.…
How Important are foundations? A foundation is a massive structure which has to support the weight of the building. A small building needs a small foundation. A big building needs a big foundation. I am not an expert builder, but I think we have to be sure we always build our nations, our lives and our families on a solid foundation. That foundation must be a foundation of righteousness, holiness and obedience to God’s commands. No exceptions.
One way we keep costs low is by using locally available materials. That includes “organic rebar”. Concrete is an amazing thing. It can handle huge compression forces, but yet, it pulls apart very easy. It has very little tension strength. That is why for building with concrete, you need to use rebar. If you don’t, it will crack very quickly. It holds the concrete together. Well, in Cambodia, we use bamboo for road work. Bamboo does not deteriorate over time. The road will be replaced long before the bamboo will show any ware and tare. Bamboo is flexible and strong.
Policies always have an effect on society. Even with our little bit of money that Christians help people with in Cambodia, we too affect the society: Some for good and some for bad.