Experiencing China
My China Essay
My China Essay
My ongoing project that illustrates the beauty of China, it's culture, and it's people.
Overcoming Darkness
“The light shines in the darkness, and
the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:5 (ESV)
“The light shines in the darkness, and
the darkness has not overcome it.”
John 1:5 (ESV)
Promise of Restoration
“In that day
I will restore the fallen house of David.
I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins
I will rebuild it and restore its former glory.”
Amos 9:11 (NLT)
“In that day
I will restore the fallen house of David.
I will repair its damaged walls. From the ruins
I will rebuild it and restore its former glory.”
Amos 9:11 (NLT)
You Alone
O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
Yes, you have been with me from birth; from
my mother’s womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
Psalms 71:5 (NLT)
O Lord, you alone are my hope.
I’ve trusted you, O Lord, from childhood.
Yes, you have been with me from birth; from
my mother’s womb you have cared for me.
No wonder I am always praising you!
Psalms 71:5 (NLT)
the Joy of China
from “the Joy of China” series where I
took many people in the community and
got them to smile in a dark culture. The
color of life is brought forward in contrast
to the background of black and white.
see the Joy of China Project
from “the Joy of China” series where I
took many people in the community and
got them to smile in a dark culture. The
color of life is brought forward in contrast
to the background of black and white.
see the Joy of China Project
Bright as Day
"Surely the darkness shall
cover me, and the light about me be
night, even the darkness is not dark to
you; the night is bright as the day, for
darkness is as light with you.
Psalm 139:12 (ESV)
"Surely the darkness shall
cover me, and the light about me be
night, even the darkness is not dark to
you; the night is bright as the day, for
darkness is as light with you.
Psalm 139:12 (ESV)
Cracked and Peeled
And the Lord blessed the latter
days of Job more than his beginning.
Job 42:12 (ESV)
And the Lord blessed the latter
days of Job more than his beginning.
Job 42:12 (ESV)
Moon by Night
The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
Psalm 121:5-7 (ESV)
The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
Psalm 121:5-7 (ESV)
The Makers Craft
An old school fisherman fishing in
these glorious mountains
that are unique to China.
Yangshuo, China.
An old school fisherman fishing in
these glorious mountains
that are unique to China.
Yangshuo, China.
Pagoda on a Hill
And I will make them and
the places all around my hill a blessing,
and I will send down the showers in their season;
they shall be showers of blessing.
Ezekiel 34:26 (ESV)
And I will make them and
the places all around my hill a blessing,
and I will send down the showers in their season;
they shall be showers of blessing.
Ezekiel 34:26 (ESV)
Bread of Life
Baozi (bow-zi) a steamed bun, a
main staple in the Chinese diet.
Jesus said to them,
“I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me
shall not hunger,
and whoever believes in me
shall never thirst.
John 6:35 (ESV)
Baozi (bow-zi) a steamed bun, a
main staple in the Chinese diet.
Jesus said to them,
“I am the bread of life;
whoever comes to me
shall not hunger,
and whoever believes in me
shall never thirst.
John 6:35 (ESV)
Reflections on the Son
I reflect at night on who
you are, O Lord;.
Psalm 119:55 (NLT)
I reflect at night on who
you are, O Lord;.
Psalm 119:55 (NLT)
Workers are Few
China's Door to Heaven
Chinese Hymnal
About midnight Paul and Silas were
praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners
were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great
earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were
shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened,
and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
Acts 16: 25-26
About midnight Paul and Silas were
praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners
were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great
earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were
shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened,
and everyone's bonds were unfastened.
Acts 16: 25-26
Light of the World
“You are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket,
but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works and give glory
to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)
“You are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.
Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket,
but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before others,
so that they may see your good works and give glory
to your Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 (ESV)
Going East
"Now therefore go,
and I will be with your mouth
and teach you what
you shall speak.”
Exodus 4:12 (ESV)
"Now therefore go,
and I will be with your mouth
and teach you what
you shall speak.”
Exodus 4:12 (ESV)
Reflecting China
Forbidden City in Beijing China on the
NW corner during sunset.
Forbidden City in Beijing China on the
NW corner during sunset.
