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  • 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

  • We are your biggest funs!

    We are your biggest funs!

    While the TikTok ban was looming last week, a half million “TikTok refugees” flooded to a lesser known Chinese app, 小红书, RedNote. According to news reports, the app’s current users offered a humorous welcome, helping… Read more

  • Peace! Be Still!

    Peace! Be Still!

    An earthquake near my second home has me considering the need for peace. Literally, the earth there needs to still. Also in need of peace are the four teenagers I wrote about last time, other… Read more

  • Come, Set Them Free: A Tale of Four Teenagers

    Come, Set Them Free: A Tale of Four Teenagers

    As a guest in my second home, I usually keep my opinions about Chinese society to myself. One exception is in my area of professional expertise. As an educator, observations over many years have led… Read more

  • Circles and Spaces

    Circles and Spaces

    Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing thoughts about relationship circles, reflecting on sheep and goats and toilet paper brands. After reading the first of these posts, an author from my writing support group… Read more

  • Of Tissues and Toilet Paper

    Of Tissues and Toilet Paper

    My favorite tissue brand here in China has a lovely name. As the cover photo shows, the emoji leads consumers to add heart to heart (The first character also means “heart.”) and think of the… Read more

  • You Invited Me In

    You Invited Me In

    Jesus was talking to His followers about the final judgement (Matthew 25:31-46, New Living Translation). But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit… Read more

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