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Lost sheep found
Grandma Budty Keokanya was a young woman when the missionary gave her a gospel tract. It piqued her interest but did not change her mind. Her Buddhist beliefs were too ingrained. Fourteen years later, Budty accepted Jesus as her savior after finding the Christian and Missionary Alliance group that first slipped her the tract. She studied in the CMA Bible School for two years before returning home to angry relatives. Her brother even took her to southern Thailand and left her, hoping she would remain lost. God helped her find her way back. But although she told others of her faith, even leading Prasan Latsaboon (see A barber’s blessing) to Christ, she did not stay with God. Budty admitted her sin of backsliding. For more than 20 years, Christ faded into the background of her mind instead of staying in the forefront of her life. When Pat and Rad Houmphan arrived in Borabu, a friend told them of a Christian nearby. They looked for Budty in her village, finally finding her miles away, working in the fields. "I'm like the sheep that was lost in the field. I didn't find my way back for a long time," Budty said. "God still remembered me and sent his saints to find me," she said. Grandma Budty returned to her faith and to her church. Today, her village has 10 believers. For more information on mission in Thailand read Cows help provide soil for church plants In this issue: Features Highlights Viewpoints |
