In a world where we are bombarded daily by voices from our phones, TV’s, and radios, sometimes it’s good to put them all down and listen to some voices from the past. My friend Andrew Kaiser has just published an e-book that allows us to do just that. Voices from the Past: Historical Reflections on Christian Missions […]
Eric Liddell, Running the Last Race
One of my all-time favorite movies is Chariots Of Fire, which told the story of Eric Liddell, a Scot who ran in the 1924 Olympic Games, and who later went on to be a missionary in China (where he had been born). Here’s the official trailer for that 1981 film: (email readers, go here to see the […]
Springtime in Minnesota
I spotted this on Facebook earlier today, and just had to pass it along; it is so very true! Related Posts: Spring Has Been Cancelled Death of a Snowbank Bring Warm Clothes
Do You Know Where Your Underwear is Made?
I’m guessing that the answer “somewhere in China” popped into your head when you saw the title of this post. And of course you’d be correct. But which town in China? Can you answer that question? Last week I ran across a great video, produced by The Economist, that takes a look at Gurao, a […]
Happy Birthday, Gracie! Here are 9 Things You May Not Know About Her
Yesterday (April 21) may have been the birthday of Queen Elizabeth, but the Queen of our clan is just one year and one day behind her! In celebration of her nearing the end of her ninth decade, here are 9 things you may or may not know about her: She loves road trips. She’s been […]
Smart Toilet Seats
According to the good folks at Tech in Asia, China’s State Council (somewhat akin to the cabinet in the US government) has called on Chinese tech firms to focus on making better air purifiers, better rice cookers, and better smart toilet seats. Smart toilet seats? Really? Why, you may be wondering, is the Chinese government […]
