Anniversary

On March 25, 2000, my life changed. It was on this day that i married Becky. I can't believe that it has been 8 years already. I can't belive that she hasn't killed me yet. That's right, I forgot! That is Caitlin's job!

1 By 1 Class

Today was an interesting day. My last class of the evening is a 1 by 1 class. I teach a junior high school boy. The family is Christian and they attend church regularly. Tonight, as I walked through the door, his mom asked if she could talk to me. At first, I thought she was going to tell me that class would be cancelled next week because of tests. I already figured that was going to happen. What she wanted was something totally different. She asked me if I would begin class with prayer. Of course, I said I would be happy to do so. I asked her if she had told her son. She said no. I was a little worried about how he would feel about doing this. I told him what his mom wanted us to do and he gladly accepted his mom's suggestion, and even asked me to pray for his tests. So, we prayed before class, asking God to be with our class, his family, and his tests. Our class was different tonight. It felt more relaxed. I am glad his mom asked us to pray. I think next week, I will give him a Bible Verse as well, and then pray.

History

I am convinced that most people just don't understand History, or the impact it has on today. Many Taiwanese will tell you that they hate History, but, still you would think that they would have some concept of it. Today, in my class at the University, the topic was, "Who, in your opinion, are the 5 greatest people in History." I was expecting kings, rulers, emperors, scientists, evil men, or incredible breakthroughs. Some of the answers? The Bee Gees, Bruce Lee, Creator of Doraemon, Jackie Chen, and Bill Gates. I was wondering if the Telletubbies were going to be on the list.......

Daniel and Caitlin

Aren't they just precious? I thank God everyday for my family. God has really blessed me. I have the most handsome boy and the most beautiful girl in the world. Thank God they take after their mom!!!!!

"Bei Bei" Parade

This is a video I took of a parade for Latern Festival. The big temple in HaiFong does this parade every year. One of my former students asked me to come watch with him. So, I did. Many people would ask, and have, "Why would a Christian go to such a thing?" My answer is simple: In Taiwan, religion is mixed with every aspect of society, from politics to economics, to social behavior and the lottery [yes, even the lottery].

While watching the parade, i asked my friend a question: "What if I am at work when the parade comes by my home? How do I worship?" He replied, " You can go to the temple, but god isn't there." I said, "Wait! Why would I go to the temple to worship if god isn't there? Where is god?" His answer was, "I don't know. I will ask the caretaker [of the temple]. " He came back and told me that the presence of god is where the statue of that god is. This led me to ask him why do I want to worship a god that cannot be present everywhere. He just looked at me. I know he understood what I said. He could not reply. I thank God that I went there with him. I am glad I was able to share the Gospel of Christ to a young man at a false god's parade. He didn't accept Christ, but, i am still in contact with him. Pray that he can see, for himself, that there is only one true God, and that he needs Christ in his life.

Tony's Engangement

Becky's younger brother is engaged to get married. Congats DiDi! The wedding will be this summer. Tony is a good man who works hard. He is an only son and has 4 older sisters. How did he ever manage?

Carlos' Wedding

What a great night!!! As usual, not everything went according to plan, but, last Saturday, Carlos and Karina tied the knot! Carlos has been a member of the English Church for a very long time and I considered it an honor to be asked to perform the wedding. The great thing was that I was able to share about the love of Christ to her family, which does not know His love. They wanted her family to understand how God had brought them together! Don't they just look perfect together?

UPDATE

I will begin updating this blog. I know I have said that before, but, I have made up my mind to do it! There is so much to share, and so many pics. So, let's get to it!