One of the greatest friends I have made of the race is Haoliensang Khongsai from Manipur, India. He is a student enrolled at Trinity College and Seminary. He just received his bachelor of theology and will begin his masters in May. After getting to know him, I knew I wanted you guys back home to know him as well! He quickly became one of my best friends after meeting on the soccer field! About a week before leaving India I asked him if I could do an interview with him so that my family and friends back in the states could get to know him. In his genuine kindness he said yes, and I’m so excited that you guys get to know a little bit about him.
Everyone, meet Hao!
How old are you? 22
Where did you grow up? Churachanpur
How many people are in your family? !5
How many siblings do you have? Six: 1 sister, 5 boys. I am the youngest.
What made you want to come to bible college? When I was a child my dad told me about him wanting to attend bible college, but after he had 2 kids he was not able to go because my mom could not support the family on her own. While I was growing up I knew it was something that I always had in mind. A went through a season of life where I was doing drugs, but once I was passed it, my father allowed me to go to bible college. I want to help people who are struggling with drugs. With the word of God I want to lift them up.
What made you want to stop using drugs? In December 2014 I overdosed, and my family came to the full realization of the things I had been doing. On January 1 my family worshipping and my mother was very hurt. It struck my heart, and I stopped doing it.
Who is Jesus to you? My best friend. I used to feel alone, but I know Jesus is my friend. He is my hope and peace.
How old were you when you accepted Christ into your heart? 18 years old.
What was that experience like? My dad signed me up for a youth camp. On the specific night the topic was about 2 Corinthians 3:3. It was about being a letter for Christ. That night I went to a small cabin and prayed and God said “you are not on this earth to simply live, but you are a letter that God sent for you to tell people about Christ.” I began to cry and had so much peach in my heart.
What do you want to do with your degree? I want to be a missionary and go to unreached places to share the gospel. I want to look to those who are struggling with drugs.
What is your favorite thing about Jesus? His humility and humbleness.
What is your favorite verse in the Bible? 2 Corinthians 3:3
What is your favorite story in the Bible? Luke 24:13-35
Whats your biggest fear? Having a best friend on this earth and those people who are so good to me and not seeing them in heaven.
What’s a piece of advice you would give you would give to your 16 year old self? You should not follow your friends. You should follow your heart. Don’t follow according to your friends decision.
Favorite food? French fries
Favorite movie? God’s Not Dead
Favorite worship song? Christ Is Enough For Me
Favorite thing about India? Diversity
Least favorite thing about India? Corruption
If you would tell people in America one thing, what would you tell them? Make use of being an American and look outside. Help those who are in need. Thank God for being born in America.
How can people be praying for you? To have strength on my journey through trials and temptations and for me to reach my desire of becoming a missionary/evangelist. Fruitful ministry. My eldest brother who is a alcoholic.
Thanks for reading friends and fam! I hope you enjoyed getting to know me friend Hao. Please be lifting him up in your prayers.
Thank you Hao for sharing some of your life with my friends and family. Thank you for being such kind friend to me and for making a forever impact in my life! May God’s will reconnect us in the future.
