Ben and Becca Johnson

Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Johnson family!

We are so thankful for the angelic message that Jesus’ incarnation is good news!  As Timothy Keller states in his book, Hidden Christmas, good news isn’t advice.  It’s not a list of things we can do to improve our situation in life.  It’s news.  It’s the declaration of something that’s already been done to save us and make us whole.  During this Christmas/New Year season, we pray that you are able to rest in the work that Jesus has already completed for us…to become one of us…Immanuel!

It seems like we are slowly coming out of the “COVID cloud” here in Thailand.  The country is trying to re-open for tourists.  International schools are trying to...

Special Extras:

• To see Lizzy and Elie's school Christmas Concert, click HERE.
• To see a fun video of Cool Shade of Life Church's Christmas party, click HERE.
• To hear a portion of "Joy to the World" in Thai from Cool Shade of Life, click HERE.
• To hear a Thai Christmas song, "Christmas is a Time to Love" from Cool Shade of Life Church, click HERE.

Thai Christmas Dinner:

• Spicy Green Papaya Salad ( Som Tam Thai)

• Northeastern Thai Spicy Minced Pork and Liver (Laab Isaan Moo)

• Fish Curry over Vermicelli Noodles (Khanom Jin Kaeng Plaa)

• Fried Chicken (Kai Thawt)

• Pork Meatball (Luuk Chin Moo)

• Banana Leaf Steamed Banana, Peanuts, and Sticky Rice (Khanom Kluay Waan)

• Chinese Cabbage (Kalamplii)

• Chocolate Cookie (Cookie Chocolate :) )