Somehow, I managed to keep this one plant alive throughout my entire college career. It was a nice, leafy green one; I even wrote a poem about it once. I wish I could say that over time it grew in vitality, eventually got transferred into a bigger pot, and is still going strong. But actually, [...]
I sat down with the intention of praying solely for Mae – I knew that she was at a Bible study with sisters from our family party and that she wasn’t feeling well. I asked God for Mae’s healing and began to pray that nothing would interfere with the work of God. I praised God [...]
Standing by the east gate river, I stopped and watched as dozens of glowing, red paper lamps rose against a full yellow moon. The Lantern Festival consumed the night; Disneyland fireworks set off at will and random by children and grandparents alike burst across the sky, hot embers hit the rooftops and ashes fell in [...]
A few months ago, my cell phone was stolen while I was on the bus. When it happened, I immediately began to pray. I wasn’t concerned about the phone itself; I knew that I would be able to get another. What felt devastating was that I had instantly lost my entire contact list – all [...]
This morning, I remembered a moment during the April training when I felt overwhelmed by apathy. Matt was playing guitar, and everyone around me chatted with joy about the new and strange road ahead. Everything seemed to excite them: the food, the language, the challenges, daily living a life of service. They were staring the [...]
I said a quick prayer, picked up my guitar, and began to play. Lebron started to lead our fellowship in song as my shaking hands calmed against the strings. Shifting my eyes from the music to the people, the Holy Spirit filled my heart with joy: twenty five people in the chilly living room at [...]
Feature: Salvation
Linked arm-in-arm with Margaret, we walked toward a small outdoor café on the New Campus to drink milk tea and chat. We met on a very crowded bus about a month ago when she decided to try out some English on me. It turns out that her English is quite good, and she has an [...]
When I decided to come to Asia, God told me that I would “be changed and be used.” When I was leaving home, this simple promise helped give me courage to walk forward into my new life. The process of change is something I really looked forward to. I knew that I would start to [...]
United by our common interest in sweets, I've invited my friend Kun Kun to try one of the most delicious beverages known to mankind: hot chocolate. The closest thing Asia offers is milk tea, which is nice, but pales in comparison. When I reach the south gate of campus, Kun Kun smiles and throws her [...]
I set out with two mugs of instant coffee and a plate of chocolate cookies before leaving my apartment to pick up Liang Shan. As I unlock my bike, I remember meeting her during my first time on campus, and recall the sweet and longing spirit in her eyes that so excites me. I know [...]
