I was in Wuhan (yes, THAT Wuhan) 17 years ago today (March 12, 2003) when WHO issued a global alert about a new infectious disease of unknown origin in southern China and Hong Kong: SARS. (FYI: … Read more about Memories from (Pre-COVID) Wuhan
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)
Please Pray for Golden Dragon Monastery
Please help us to pray for this small community, which is part of the very remote Golden Dragon (Tibetan Buddhist) Monastery hidden in the mountains of western China. I first stumbled upon … Read more about Please Pray for Golden Dragon Monastery
Honduras: The Real Story (& Why I Care)
I am not sure why the so-called Honduran "coup" has captured my attention as much as it has. I think it has something to do with the fact that the situation began just a few weeks after I … Read more about Honduras: The Real Story (& Why I Care)
A Plea for Prayer
Just a week or so ago, I posted a letter and some prayer requests from some Honduran friends that I have, in regards to the current political situation that is facing their country. I just … Read more about A Plea for Prayer
Prayer Request from Honduras
I don't know if you've heard about the recent events in Honduras regarding their ousted president, but what I've read online in the news is a very different story from what I've heard personally from … Read more about Prayer Request from Honduras
Leaving Home to Return Home
After spending nearly 6 months in the States visiting family, friends, and partner churches (not to mention having our 3rd child, Abriana, in October), we have finally made it back home to China. … Read more about Leaving Home to Return Home
Tianzhu- Home of the White Yak
Today we are in the township of Tianzhu, about 2 hours northwest of Lanzhou. This region is officially a Tibetan area (although only 24% of the people are of the Tibetan nationality) and is known for … Read more about Tianzhu- Home of the White Yak
Lanzhou, the World’s Most Polluted City
I spent most of the day today in the city of Lanzhou, which was said to be the most polluted city in the world ten years ago, in 1998. The city still suffers from chronic pollution, but it has … Read more about Lanzhou, the World’s Most Polluted City