I have lived in Asia for over three years now, so I am used to the attention I get while doing the most mundane, average of activities such as walking down the street, or buying a cup of coffee. I can’t tell you how many times an Asian stranger has asked to take their picture with me…I mean, I do [...]
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Remember those times where you felt extra loved by God? Where He seems to go above and beyond specifically for you; in a special, unique and beautiful way? Last week I was getting all my finances in order. I had my money and passport set aside so that I can renew my visa. I [...]
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My language teacher walked into our classroom yesterday, and without saying anything, we all knew something was wrong. He struggled through the first two periods of class, trying his best to stay focused on teaching the class. When the second period was just about over, he stopped everything he was doing and sat down. He [...]
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In all honesty at times it has been challenging as I experienced a time of refining. I have endured different trials, times of confusion, doubt, anger and frustration. But I have also experienced times of great excitement, joy, and awe of how God has moved on behalf of my friends. I can truly say that these times outweigh the bad. Seeing God move this year has made me so excited for what He has in store for the future.
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The first girl we met on campus in August was named Linda. When we made dinner plans for later in the week, she asked if she could bring her friend Sylvia. That was the beginning of a fantastic friendship with Sylvia that has lasted the whole year.
These are the questions that our ID Arts club is concerned with. We’ve been holding it weekly now for the last month plus, and every week there are people, whether local church leaders, Americans who are passing through Asia as part of their work in 11 countries in 11 months – Keep Going, Racers!, someone [...]
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This weekend three of my teammates and myself utilized some well-needed vacation time to travel to a city 3 hours to the northwest. In addition to getting out of HB for a few days, we also journeyed with the intention of meeting another worker and his family on the recommendation of the leader of [...]
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My friend Amy, a sister from last year, has been persecuted a lot for her faith this semester. When I met her last week, she told me that people have been harassing her for her belief in God, that several people have confronted her, calling her a traitor to her country, and accusing her of [...]
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After I had finished drawing my picture, I noticed the professor’s painting. We were at a new creative arts club on our campus. My picture had a Jewish star with a cross through the center of it. His had these and many more “religious” symbols. I looked at him and before I could speak, he [...]
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Though feeling a little nervous and insecure about my new language abilities, I decided to call some friends from last year. I happened to be in K-town, the city where I lived last year, for some teaching on Asian history. Here is a brief summary of who I’ll name as “Prophet” and “Kept.” Prophet is [...]
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