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Me and a midlife crisis

“I think I’m having a midlife crisis!” I heard myself saying between sobs.
I’ve found that at the beginning of every trial of my faith, there’s been a moment to decide.

Prayer for safety in China

Even as the Chinese people continue to recover from the massive effects of the earthquake that struck on May 12, a new danger has emerged in the form of a river in the Sichuan Province highlands whose flow was blocked by the earthquake.
Reports about more than 400 children in Texas being taken into state custody after authorities received a call alleging child rape and underage marriage offer ample reasons for prayer.
The perfect job, the perfect house, the perfect marks in school.
Violence in Southern Africa seems to be on the rise.
Wanting to live a happy life, be a successful parent, or make progress in a chosen career are normal human motives.

China—in the arms of Love

The latest news reports that thousands of people have been killed or injured in the worst earthquake to hit China in 30 years.

My prayer for Myanmar

Watching the TV news I feel numbed at the devastation in Burma.

Reasons for hope in Burma

There are reasons to hope.

Aid to Burma

Myanmar seems a long way from my cozy Western home—geographically, culturally, and politically.
The powerful Tropical Cyclone Nargis that struck Myanmar.