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Posted in Taiwan on Mar 4th, 2010
The earthquakes that occurred yesterday were larger than the common weekly tremors. Taiwan usually has several smaller earthquakes each week mostly isolated to the east near Hualien County. Yesterday’s earthquakes were on the west side of the island which immediately draws attention due to the majority of the population resides on this western strip of [...]
Posted in Prayer and Praises, Taiwan on Jan 4th, 2010
Taipei brought in the 2010 new year by lighting the 101 building off like a roman candle. The 101 building already dominates the city’s other major high-rises, so adding the fireworks to the building makes for a spectacular show. The theme this year was “Taiwan Up.” In Changhua, it was a much different story… I [...]
Posted in Prayer and Praises, Taiwan on Nov 28th, 2009
Ed Stetzer and the Lifeway Research team visited Taiwan a few months ago to ask questions and observe the religious climate of the island. He explains the religious culture he was confronted with is far from what is usually published in almanacs. The Buddhism and Taoism are more like umbrella to some of the deeply [...]
Posted in Taiwan on Oct 4th, 2009
Changhua Navigators introduces the student fellowship to the incoming freshman.
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Posted in Prayer and Praises, Taiwan on Oct 1st, 2009
Recently, as I was searching for some statistics to compare with the new Taiwan church demographic maps from TEAM, I found an article from this past summer about places of worship in Taiwan. The numbers could be a little skewed considering the amount of unregistered temples around the island. So I believe it would be [...]
Posted in Taiwan on Sep 18th, 2009
The seventh lunar month is considered ghost month. This time of year is believed to be where hell is opened for the dead to return and wander amongst the living at previous residences, workplaces, liked restaurants, gathering places, etc. Most people in Taiwan have a fear based preparation for the returning ghosts which includes large [...]
Posted in Prayer and Praises, Taiwan on Aug 19th, 2009
It has ben about two weeks after the Father’s Day Typhoon hit Taiwan (8/8). Many people throughout Taiwan and in the international community have partnered with local churches and the Chinese Christian Relief Association to give support to families in Southern Taiwan. The numbers of missing or unaccounted is still growing, but there has been [...]
Posted in Taiwan on Jun 5th, 2009
The TEAM organization recently published maps of Taiwan dipicting church members throughout the country and locally in different counties. (Click the map to link to the TEAM demographical maps.)
Taiwan Christian Maps
Posted in Taiwan on Feb 2nd, 2009
The best time of the year for children is probably Chinese New Year because family members give red envelopes. The red envelope is given by adults or older siblings to younger relatives and close friends. What makes them so special is that the envelopes often contain money (sometimes other small gifts or chocolate can be included)! [...]
Posted in Taiwan on Nov 1st, 2008
This sign introduced the stand that was selling key chains and fake watches in the market.
Between classes I always go to get some lunch in the market near school. One day, as I was walking towards my favorite tea stand after getting some food I passed a stand that I almost could not believe. At [...]
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