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  • The Joy of Fitting In

    The Joy of Fitting In

    (A note about terminology: In China, people from other countries are referred to as “外国人,” “foreigners.” In English, people like me are comfortable calling ourselves “foreigners.” However, I would never use the English term to… Read more

  • Comrades on the Journey of Life

    Comrades on the Journey of Life

    When her children were still young, my friend and I took them to the zoo. The monkeys made the biggest impression. On all of us. In fact, their antics attracted quite a crowd, so big… Read more

  • Springboard to Eternity

    Springboard to Eternity

    Obstacles on our journey are often viewed negatively as signposts warning us away from a particular path or barriers placed by the enemy to hinder progress. Obstacles do get in the way, of course. But… Read more

  • Up on my Watchtower

    Up on my Watchtower

    Of all the students I know, preschool all the way through graduate students, four have been on my mind. This school year, they are seniors in high school. In Come Set Them Free: A Tale… Read more

  • Bearing Sorrow

    Bearing Sorrow

    The last day of November, my friend and her son joined me for an American Thanksgiving celebration. It was their first one. When the guests around my table took turns speaking their gratitude, my friend… Read more

  • Cycles of Blessing

    Cycles of Blessing

    I met with a professional success this week. Over the last few years at my school, I’ve done some one-on-one professional development with other teachers. We’ve even published academic articles about our experiences. Then, as… Read more

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