China
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A Seat at the Table
A few years ago, deep in the heart of rural China, I was sitting in my student Ling’s home. While her mom and sister-in-law prepared lunch, Ling, her dad, brother, and nieces entertained me. Once most of the food was… Continue reading
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Here I am. Send me.
An old song came to mind the other day. It’s based on Isaiah 6 when God was commissioning the prophet to be His spokesperson. Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord,and he said, “Here am I; send me.” He longed to… Continue reading
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Positively Jealous
The Chinese language has two words for jealousy, one negative and the other positive. The first, 嫉妒, is similar to the English word. It’s an envy that veers toward hatred. Instead of celebrating another’s success or qualities, we see them… Continue reading
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Mutual Giggling
On my way to work in the mornings, I enjoy exchanging greetings with my neighbors. Most of them are elderly and unfamiliar with other cultures. Still, I often follow my American customs and greet them with a cheerful, “早上好,” “Good… Continue reading
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The Battle
Sometimes teaching feels like a battle. This school year my colleagues have been talking a lot about a lack of motivation in their students. We’ve come to the conclusion that our students may be struggling with post-pandemic and post-高考ℹ️(college entrance… Continue reading
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Giving Up on Glorifying, Part 2
The Gift of Presence Recently, I’ve felt disillusioned with glorifying. In part, I’ve wondered about this question: How can I give Jesus something that already belongs to Him? Yet, even when I’m bowing in surrender to His glory, my efforts… Continue reading
Water for the Weary 