I live in Beijing, China and see the impact the communist government has on every part of the people’s lives.  When the government wants to do something, they don’t have a public hearing, take a poll, put it to a vote, or ask for popular support.  They just go for it.  When they wanted

I’ve been watching as leaves accumulate in my yard. At first there were just a few, but as it’s gotten colder there are many more. The wind picked up recently and now my yard is covered with a thick, brown layer that will damage my lawn, if left there. Those leaves were a welcome sight

     We returned from our two week visit in Texas to a very different life.  The couple who had been our close friends since we arrived in Beijing a year ago is gone.  We can see them on Facebook and plan on visiting in the future, but our life here had changed.  Susan said, “I

Brother Randall and I continued working on the Miracle Building that will become the home of the Heritage Christian Ministries Church and Academy. School was out, so Pastor Bob and Caleb worked with us and Brother Wes will help later. We have come a long way in a brief period, but the more help, the

It’s Black Friday, the day when merchants have fantastic discounts to draw customers into their stores. It’s a Holiday tradition and customers expect to find popular items at unbelievably low prices. Shoppers wait to make major purchases, in hopes of getting what they want for much less money. One great deal can stretch a meager