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My friend Ilik is one of the most incredible people I've ever met. He graduated from ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology) in Indonesia and then got a Masters in Japan. After that, he acquired a PhD in Germany. Eventually, he even became one of the most highly respected leaders in his country and the president of ITB -- all this while being an ardent Christian in the area with the most Muslims on the planet. He taught us to love the Indonesian culture and also about what it means to be a true follower of Christ. Today I'd like to share a few stories of our time with Ilik and some of the incredible things he's accomplished over the course of his life. Duration: 30 minutes 24 seconds
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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. Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds
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. Duration: 10 minutes 2 seconds
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. Duration: 13 minutes 36 seconds
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. This is Part 2 of a two part series about Laura Jo. Duration: 4 minutes and 30 seconds
Laura Jo 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 Jo had indeed passed on to be with her Father in Heaven. This is Part 1 of a two part series about Laura Jo. Duration: 6 minutes and 49 seconds
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. Duration: 3 minutes 37 seconds
In 1990, a the Chinese government erected a monument to my grandfather who died there in a bombing during World War II and invited my aunt and uncle and all their family to come see it. My wife and I were working in Indonesia at the time and for political reasons, she needed to get a new passport from the US if we were going to go. Despite the fact that nothing happened in our timing, God worked a miracle and did the impossible. Duration: 12 minutes and 36 seconds More on this story below.
This week, I'd like to tell you the amazing story of how God opened a door to the people in the province of Gansu, China. Duration: 8 minutes and 1 second
For this week's post, I'm extremely excited to share with you the story of how God took what seemed like a hopeless situation and, despite all odds, blessed us with two children: Davin and Denise. I hope it encourages you that God's plans are not our own, but in reality they are far, far better than anything we could ever imagine. In the face of impossibility, He will make a way if it is truly His will. Duration: 22 minutes and 11 seconds
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AuthorMy wife and I have lived most of our lives outside the US. Both our youths were in Taiwan. Then we worked in Taiwan for two years, Indonesia for 9 years and China for 25 years. Also I've visited Europe about 15 times where many of my 1st cousins live. Want to be emailed when we post new English stories?
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