December 2011
3 posts
Support our work among the Akha →
The financial contributions of private donors allow us to continue to minister to the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of the Akha people of Southeast Asia. All contributions are…
A Team Like Christmas →
This article was written for the Foursquare Missions connect site, but I wanted to repost it here as well. Any of our readers who are interested in FMI, Foursquare or missions in general feel…
Merry Christmas 2011 from the Vernon family! →
November 2011
2 posts
Raising My Babies in a Bamboo Hut (Guest Post) →
Yup, I really do live in a hut, complete with bamboo walls and a grass roof. My husband and I are Americans living in Thailand. We’ve been here for 6 years working with an…
Foursquare Missions Southeast Asia →
Last September we were able to meet with the newest director of Foursquare Missions International and with missionaries from throughout the region. During that time they put together a little promo…
October 2011
1 post
VernonVidcast #1: Furlough, Family and Framerates →
It has been over 2 months since our return to Thailand and we’ve hit the ground running. The soundroom is nearing final completion and the Akha Outreach Media projects are beginning to take off….
March 2011
1 post
Traditional Akha Vocals :: presented by Akha... →
We have been asked numerous times about traditional Akha music and singing. As we cannot even begin to imitate this beautiful musical style we haven’t been able to fully communicate what…
October 2010
4 posts
In Memoriam: Abaw Tsa, the first Akha Christian in... →
On Monday, the husband of the couple who were the first Akha to accept Christ in Thailand passed away, he was 77 years old. Abaw Tsa made a bold decision many years ago which paved the…
Introducing Izabel →
On October 13th at 6:55 am we welcomed Izabel Ruth into our family. She was born weighing 3.9 kilograms (8 lbs. 10 ounces) after about 2.5 hours of natural labor and childbirth. Both Izi and Lori…
Voices of Worship →
There were two voices of worship that uniquely challenged and shaped my views of life and God during my impressionable years. Truthfully there were more than two voices, but I highlight these two…
Akha Outreach Media: First Project →
My facebook and twitter updates have recently been dropping clues of an impending Akha media ministry, but now that we have an actual project in production I thought it would be nice…
September 2010
3 posts
How Can I Become a Missionary? →
We get a lot of emails and questions, mostly from people in America, asking how they can become missionaries to Thailand or other nations in the world. I’m a proponent of missions, and…
It all comes down to this: Maesalong Akha Update →
I’ve been trying to write an update on the story in Maesalong this morning and have been struggling to find the words. I just can’t narrow down all the stories into a cohesive update. So instead…
The Akha and the West: Relevantly Traversing the... →
Many of you have read or heard some of our ministry philosophy “catch-phrases” here on our journal or as we have communicated with you in person. The study of the Akha culture, and the inevitable…
August 2010
4 posts
A Different Kind of Milestone: Noodles and... →
Every once in a while, I encounter a surreal moment where I think to myself, “Wow, my life is really weird!” Today was one of those moments. I had prepared a lunch of spicy fried noodles with egg…
Village Life: Sharpening the machete →
We’ve had a bit of a blogging dry spell recently (and by that I mean “I’ve had a bit of a blogging dry spell.” Thank goodness my husband has the motivation to post every once in a while!)….
We’re Having a Baby and it’s a… →
Over the past seven months we have had a number of ultrasounds, including an attempt to have a 4-d video ultrasound at the private hospital in Chiang Rai (the technician was…
Paul and Lori Vernon Media Light Documentary →
A documentary created by a Media Light team in 2010 that gives a little bit of a glimpse into our lives with the Akha in Southeast Asia.
A short 5-minute documentary style…
July 2010
2 posts
The Story in Maesalong (or, “What all those... →
Before we get into all of this we have to first say a heartfelt “thank you” to all of you. Friends, family, strangers, leaders… you have all been so supportive of us and your prayers for Maesalong…
Boring Work is still Good Work →
We have been in a season of beginnings for about a year now. As our comfort and ministry with the Akha in Thailand has grown, opportunities have come our way to expand our ministry.
Since we are…
May 2010
3 posts
Crisis in Thailand : Update →
After the violence yesterday left buildings burned, 14 dead, scores injured, a national emergency and a widespread curfew, there are glimmers of peace this afternoon. Despite the updates…
A Little Bit of Akha Food and Culture… in English. →
Here’s a video that the Quinley’s recorded of Lori explaining a little bit about Akha food and culture to their team when they visited us in Maesalong.
Bangkok is Burning →
For those of you who don’t follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr, we want to let you know that our family is safe and life is relatively unchanged here in the city of Chiang…
April 2010
1 post
March 2010
1 post
Akha Women’s Retreat 2010 →
Regardless of what corner of the globe or what ethnic group, it’s important for women to have the opportunity to retreat from their usual daily routines and be with other women for rest,…
February 2010
3 posts
Akha Food Overview and a Recipe (Reblog) →
reposted from a guest blogging article written at JasonRuggles.com
FOOD FRIDAY: EAT LIKE AN AHKA
Posted on 29. Jan, 2010 by April
As we’ve mentioned more than once, last…
Into Indochina →
We recently traveled north into the largest country, by geographical area, in Indochina to join in the dedication celebration for a local Foursquare church. As with each time we’ve traveled…
January 2010
5 posts
Beneath the Skin →
Yesterday we were asked to appear as subjects / insiders for a media group called Emerge Network that will be coming into our village to create three short videos about our lives and the lives…
From Rusty and Lynette: Olive went home to be with... →
From Rusty and Lynette’s blog:
Olive Hope went home to be with Jesus tonight at 6:37. The infection was too strong for her little body. She was surrounded by lots of love as she went. She left us…
Abigail - Photo Sets and a Tumblelog →
Abi has been sick for a couple of weeks, going from a head cold to severe vomiting to a mild fever. Those of you who follow us on Facebook (see the links on the right of this page) have heard these…
Above Jewels →
Proverbs 31:10 (NASB)
Description of a Worthy Woman 10An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
Maybe it’s the weddings I’ve been going to. Maybe…
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