Archive for June, 2009
Monday, June 29th, 2009
When the cat’s away, the cat will play
The people of Beijing use the extensive grounds of the Temple of Heaven as a park. We came upon a plaza where a hundred or more people were dancing to piped-in music. A lady in a green t-shirt kept motioning to our group, inviting us to join in the fun.
This is about the extent of my dancing ability. I’m looking forward to the REAL temple of the real HEAVEN when no dance lessons are required.
Friday, June 26th, 2009
A heart for children with disabilities
On one particular day, our path in China crossed with a kind of work that is especially close to my heart. Most of my ministry that isn’t with Bethlehem is with and through Joni and Friends. JAF’s focus is outreach to people with disabilities.
Near Beijing, we visited the Shepherd’s Field Children’s Village, operated by the Philip Hayden Foundation. The Village is provides foster care for orphans with disabilities and serious medical conditions.
As it happened, on that day a small team from Joni and Friends was finishing up a short term there, and it was a pleasure to meet James Rene from the JAF headquarters in California.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
The Infamous Beijing Left Turn–LIVE!
In 1995, bicycles were everywhere in Beijing. Now bikes have been replaced with cars. It doesn’t take a physicist to figure out: The roads of 1995 were planned primarily for bikes . . . A car is lots larger than a bike . . . Road building can’t keep up with car purchases . . . Therefore . . .
I’m so glad I don’t have to drive in China. Here are a few scenes from the streets of Beijing, including live footage of a left turn–as viewed from the front seat of a taxi.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
Huh?
A few examples of Chinglish I was able to catch with my camera. You can click on any of the photos to see it better.
