Our Pastor challenged us to ask people if they know JESUS. He said he is still waiting for the first person to ask him in a public place. He specifically suggested “while you are in Walmart, ask someone if they know JESUS.” It seemed like a good idea while I was sitting in Church, surrounded […]
In China, Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday when families visit the graves of their relatives. Traditionally they clean the graves, light incense, offer food, money, flowers, and prayers to their ancestors. These rites are important to most Chinese. I thought it was just to pray and care for the grave, but it is
I’ve heard of a lot of opinions about what hell is like, but JESUS told us. He said when the beggar Lazarus and the rich man died, the rich man was in hell and said, “I am tormented in this flame” (Luke 16:24 KJV). He asked Abraham to send Lazarus to give him some relief,
While traveling around the world I enjoyed many great meals and experienced local delicacies everywhere I went. Whether it was Belgian waffles, sausages in Vienna, a traditional English breakfast in London or noodles in Beijing, I can’t say I ever did without. Though I didn’t suffer too much, I missed some tastes of home. I
A common question for someone to ask is, “How are you doing?” They don’t really want a detailed status report of your life. They are being polite and expect you to reply, “I’m doing fine.” If a close friend or family member asks, and they know you are going through a problem, they may be
