Category: Gospel of Jesus Christ
God Bless China and the New Shanghai Temple
Update, April 29, 2020: Plans for a temple in Shanghai have hit an unfortunate snag, as was just reported today. See my post, “A Bump in the Road for the…
The Last Plane to Shanghai
On Friday at midnight in China, a ban on foreigners entering China went into effect. What may have been the last plane before the ban from North America to Shanghai…
President Nelson Gives a Message of Hope at This Troubled Time
As so many people struggle and worry with the craziness and uncertainty of COVID-19 and the Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), it was a welcome relief to listen to President Nelson’s thoughtful…
The Power of Trust
What a blessing it is to have friends who are truly honest and trustworthy! Can you imagine what life would be like if we lived in a society where such…
How to Win an Argument with God: A Lesson Sponsored by the Corona Virus
Ever since I participated in debate competitions in high school and maybe before, I have relished the occasional thrill of winning an argument against a smart opponent. Forgive me for…
(Deja) View on the Corona Virus
Please keep China in your prayers. The unprecedented efforts to contain the Corona virus may bring rapid success, I hope, but also bring great hardship to millions for a time….
What Vietnam Just Taught Me About Responding to Epidemics (Wuhan Coronavirus)
In China and many parts of the world, the price of face masks has jumped significantly. I tried buying some online to be shipped to my apartment when I get…
The Kindness of Two Chinese Strangers Turned Our Christmas Eve from Frustration to Joy
Sorry for the delay in posting this note which I wrote during the Christmas holidays and already shared on Facebook. Christmas Eve was marvelous for us thanks to the surprising…
A Christmas Surprise: An Ancient Jewish Temple at the Same Time as Solomon’s Temple
The Dec. 23 newsletter from the Biblical Archaeology Society surprised me with a report about another ancient Jewish temple outside of Jerusalem. See “A Rival to Solomon’s Temple” by Marek…
Food for Thought: A 911 Dispatcher Hears the Hidden Plea for Help When a Woman Orders Pizza
The secret to effective communication is a widely overlooked action that few of us seriously try and even fewer do well: listening. Not just closing your mouth periodically to politely…
