There was a program I was listening to, where the difficulties of the child fostering organisation were being discussed. I cannot ever forget the example they gave of what it is like for a child. Read on.
Category: Learning and accepting
God’s Word Delivered At the End of Life
Eight hours after Dad was picked up by an ambulance as the result of having had a bad fall, he was in hospital. This was a catastrophic day, for Mother and all of us, his children.
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We are Never Out of God’s Presence
It was only three months after I had arrived in China. We foreign teachers lived in the company’s hotel, which would be about two or three stars. It was sufficient, but adjusting was still a big job. So, when a lady who spoke English stayed at the hotel, it was a big deal.
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This is Protection Greater Than You Can Imagine.
One thing that I have been very skeptical about is visions. Yes, I know that the Bible talks about visions and that they are real. But still, there is something so uncertain, so vague that I have found it very difficult to come to terms with. That is until … Read on.
The End of the Old to Start a New Assignment
When you know you have an assignment, and you love your work, it is very, very difficult to cease it. For several years I had used many different ways to get my visa to China. In April 2012 I received only a six month visa instead of the one year I had applied for. Read on.
It is Important Who You Are Listening To
The Foreigners working in China would get together and organise their own church meetings. This was allowed by the authorities, as long as no Chinese Nationals attended. Thus the Passport check at the door. Read on.
Learning to Really Listen Carefully All the Time
There’s this constant nagging thought “I need some winter socks.” There are many shops around and I often looked, but I could not find what I really wanted, to be comfortable and warm. Read on.
Fundamental Truth From My Student
It was May. There were two students who came to my flat to ask so many questions. And that was the day that I learned about my own inadequacies. Read on.
Surprised By The Revealing Lesson From A Four Year Old
Who are our teachers?
In the gospel of John 13:13-14, Jesus makes it clear that he is our teacher. We are to learn from him and follow him. Sometimes Jesus uses others to teach us, and that can be very powerful.
I had not been home from Europe long, when my four-year-old nephew came to spend the day with me. It was a thrill for me because I had been away for so long, so we spent an enjoyable time together. Read more.
Not Just Writing 