Several members of my family (who were foreign missionaries) were sent to an internment camp in China during World War II. This was the same camp where Eric Liddell (yes, the real Olympic sprinter from Chariots of Fire) was sent. Today I'd like to share some stories about that camp and a related story about me and my family in 2015.

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In this episode, Finn tells another incredible story about how God worked out all the details for principles based in the 10 Commandments to be taught to the top police officials in China. This would be unusual at any time, but it was especially strange in the 1990's during the height of communism in the country. From unlikely connections to the perfect timing, it's obvious that this was only possible because of God.

This is episode #1 in our series about some of our closest friends over the years.

Picture of Finn and Ilik together in Indonesia available below.

A story of how I first learned of Sammy Tippit in the 1960's on his walk across the US while holding a cross and how years later, I ran into him again and played a role in getting his book, The Prayer Factor, into China.

In today's Crazy God Story, I tell of how our organization, Evergreen and myself played a vital role in a multi-billion dollar project to divert one of the largest rivers in our province. You never know how God might use you to minister in unusual situations and what kind of impact that might have. Today, this river diversion project provides fresh drinking water to several cities, including our hometown of Taiyuan which is made up of over 5 million people.

Today we're talking about family. Sometimes people who aren't biologically related to you have a big impact on your life. Family is a blessing from God.

An unlikely connection between a teacher and one of her former students opens the door for the Gospel to go out to over a hundred English students at the University of Gansu Province in China.

Laura Zhou was a good friend of ours who had a profound impact on the Chinese church as well as people from all over the world. Today I'd like to share some of her incredible story with you.

Please note: This video was recorded in mid 2019. After returning to China that summer, we discovered that Laura Zhou had indeed passed on to be with her Father in Heaven.

It took three and a half years for Sandy and I to get our Indonesian visas. When we got to Singapore, our mission leader was dumbfounded that we were the chosen candidates. He said that out of all the people who applied, we were the least qualified. While I was a little offended, Sandy found it encouraging and today I'd like to share why in a quick story I have for you all. This is yet another example of how God's ways aren't always our ways!

It's not required, but we suggest that you watch the story called "How God Miraculously Grew Our Family" first before watching this one to get a little background.