Tag: China
“I’ll Wait”: Composed and Performed by Blythe Bailey
One of Shanghai’s finest LDS young single adults composed and performed this song, “I’ll Wait” by Blythe Bailey. I think some of you might like it as much as we…
Facing my Tripping Point—and Finding Selina
There was a crazy moment in Hong Kong where I tripped and nearly crashed forward, with my body plus camera hanging in the balance, at the precise cusp between disaster…
Coming to China? The Church is Here, Please Attend!
I am surprised over and over at how many Mormons come to China and even move here assuming that the Church just doesn’t exist here. There are students here teaching…
BYU Student Honored by China with International Award
I’m pleased to announce that a very cool friend of ours, Kate Baxter, a student now at Brigham Young University whom we met at Shanghai’s best bakery (Nancy’s Bakery in PuDong), is…
The Tender Mercies of the Lord: Sacrament Talk from a Teenager in China
I am so grateful for the privilege we foreign Latter-day Saints in Shanghai have to meet and worship. There are two large branches of “expats” (foreign passport holders) and we…
Volunteerism: The Spirit of Service is Brooding Over China
One of many factors that makes me hopeful for the future of China is the spirit of service and volunteerism among this great people, especially in the rising generation of…
Modesty in China, and China Photos: #17 of 18
One of the things I like about China is the tendency to be modest, especially at beeches. Here’s a scene from a warm, sunny day on the beautiful island of…
A Little Gift: The Benefits of Being Eaten Alive
I often put my foot in my mouth, so my latest experience in China was a refreshing but surreal change of pace. At the end of a valuable but challenging…
Rejoicing in China: The Best Two Years (?) of My Life
It’s actually been less than a year, but it could easily be two, three, or even four based on the number of adventures and blessings I’ve experienced here. It’s been…
Shanghai Under Attack!
Shanghai is under attack! As I write, I am cowering under a table, seeking protection from the endless explosions that are happening all over this city. It is a senseless,…
