Just to update everyone, we will not be starting bar ministry until next week so for the time being we are getting spiritually prepared, prayer walking, and intercession worship for the world race team that is staying with us at the time.  Phuket is so beautiful it takes my breath away, the scenery here is amazing! For me nature is how i feel connected to god everyday, whether its a beautiful sunset, a huge storm, rain, a bright sun, rainbow, or the wind. Less than 1 percent of the people here are christians, Most of Thai people practice Buddhism. Their are giant statues of him...

My favorite time of day in Phuket is in the morning. There is a cool dewiness in the air, a calmness before the sultry heat of the day takes over. As I stand by the open window a gentle breaze plays on my face, carrying the sounds of the a town stirring and unknown birdsong. I notice the surrounding hills, which the banks of clouds drift over during this rainy season. The hills are full of banana, coconut and palm trees. Nearby the village is stirring. Some dogs yip, and a radio starts to blare Thai in a singsongy voice.            ...

Walking down a street in downtown Bangkok into an open market I didn't know what I would encounter. Little did I know that what I would find would change everything. As I walked up and down the rows of delicious smelling but strange looking food, I came across an old woman making little omelets. Since I was starving and didn't know what anything else was, I got one of these omelets. Let me just tell you. Thai people know what they are doing when it comes to eggs. This omelet may or may not be the single best thing I have ever put in my mouth. I'm not kidding. THE BEST THING. It...

Last night Team Thailand boarded a bus for 12 hours from Bangkok to Phuket.  We arrived this morning about 7:30am.  We made it to the SHE house and will be getting acquainted with the area for the next few days.  So, for the next three days we will not be using electronics.  Just wanted to let everyone know that we arrived and everyone is well.  Thank you for all the prayers and love. Katie

May 2, 2011. Early this morning news broke that US officials announced that Osama Bin Laden was killed late last night in Pakistan. The US State Department issued a worldwide travel advisory for all US citizens abroad, anticipating the possibility of retaliatory violence by Bin Laden sympathizers. While none of our Real Life teams are in high-threat areas, we have been in contact with them to keep them aware of ongoing events and to be sure they are all safe.

Just before noon EST a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit northeastern Burma, on its border with Thailand. There is currently a Real Life team in the Thai city of Chiang Rai about 70 miles from the earthquake site. Real Life staff has been in direct contact with the Real Life team and all participants are safe.  They are still experiencing minor aftershocks, but have found a safe location to stay. We will stay in communication with the team throughout the day and will continue to post updates here if the situation changes.