Slipping and sliding a bit, my group and I made our way around the new campus once again for yet another Wednesday morning prayer walk. It was drizzling outside. So amidst our walk, we found ourselves having to skillfully avoid causing the death of the several mini frogs hopping around in our path. Our eyes [...]
I woke up with my heart racing. The remnants of a bad dream were still playing through my mind. Yet, even half asleep, I was aware of what was happening…And I began to ask the Lord once again for His protection in the battle we were waging. The enemy had tried to break down our [...]
Maxine clung to me. Her hands were wet with sweat. It was as if she was a part of the drama going on before our very eyes. She didn’t understand what was happening. She didn’t know why they were whipping the man. She didn’t know why they made him carry a cross why they drove [...]
The restaurant was bustling. It seemed as though everyone in the city had the same idea that we did. Kathy, Skittles, and I had all opted unanimously for a shao kao dinner. For those of you who have never eaten it, I might very well explain it as one of the epitome’s of Sichuan deliciousness. [...]
“It is good for me to lay it down at your feet. It is good for me, yeaah. It is good for me to lay the good and bad in Your hands…When the shadow of sorrow comes, I will follow the only One I know is the rock that can’t be shaken.” Singing along with [...]
After switching buses on the way to Celia’s, Skittles and I welcomed the extra seats and took advantage of the room to get some shut eye. Little did we know the exciting day awaiting us! Upon arrival, we met Celia and her friend Alex. Together we stopped to try a local tofu snack. Then we [...]
I must confess that I almost forgot that Valentine’s Day existed. Maybe not existed exactly, but I had at least underestimated the importance of the holiday. Upon awakening on that aforesaid day, I had the brilliant idea to go visit People’s Park here in the Du. In my minds eye, I was imagining a leisurely [...]
I closed my eyes and spun in circles. Adding to the silliness, I was randomly yelling “Marco” and trying to make quick lunges in order to grab the two kids who were very effectively evading my pursuit. You can imagine my thankfulness for the squeaking shoes the little one year old was wearing that kept [...]
Half an hour before her scheduled arrival, I heard a knock on the door and peeked through the hole to see Celia staring back at me. She came in full of excitement. Tucked away in her bag was a pair of “dark clothes” for the dunking per our instructions, and on her face was quite [...]
And the winner is “the Parker tree”! Would he please come up to the front for his prize? One of our Chinese friends awkwardly wrapped in tinsel, lights, and ornaments sauntered his way up to the front of the room. His prize included standing with the door prizes at his feet for the lucky winners. [...]
