I made this discovery on the train the other day just as I was passing through Tieli. I was browsing the map looking for anything familiar (i came here once before back in 2003) when I saw the … Read more about What’s for Supper in Tieli?
Where I Am Right Now (I Can See Russia)
Gabe and I are currently resting in our cozy little hotel in the small frontier town of Jiejinkou, just across the Heilongjiang River (Black Dragon River) from Russia to the north. The pic to … Read more about Where I Am Right Now (I Can See Russia)
33 Creative Ways to Support Missionaries
My list of 33 ways to support missionaries has been taken and slightly adapted from this post. From experience I can attest that if you do any of these things you will indeed be a blessing to a … Read more about 33 Creative Ways to Support Missionaries
Cold Trip
I'm at the tail-end of the second day of what looks to be a twelve day trip across northern China with my son Gabriel. We left home yesterday on the train headed to Beijing, and arrived this … Read more about Cold Trip
Self-Righteousness in the Psalms?
C.S. Lewis, in his “Reflections on the Psalms”, devotes some time to talking about what he thinks is blatant self-righteousness on the part of the Psalmists in many of our beloved … Read more about Self-Righteousness in the Psalms?
Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
I just finished reading John Piper's latest book, "Think". It was released in early October, right around the time that the Desiring God 2010 national conference was held, and focused … Read more about Think: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God
Who do we (missionaries) think we are?
In late September, I came across a copy of "Operation World" by Patrick Johnstone. This is a very well-known book in the missionary world, as it highlights the spiritual needs and Gospel … Read more about Who do we (missionaries) think we are?
How I Taught Myself Chinese
On my very first trip to China, way back in August of 2002, I spoke zero Chinese. Well, that's not entirely true. I think I could count to three: Yi - Er - San. And by the end of the two weeks, I … Read more about How I Taught Myself Chinese
Giving Account to God
"So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God." Romans 14:12 (NASB) Even though this "giving account" is not going to be a judgment deciding our eternity in either heaven or hell, … Read more about Giving Account to God
