Old and New Collide

These were things that fascinated me on our first trip to China. The absolute collision of ancient architecture with the rapid expansion and building of new towers and buildings. The 2 story Wal-Mart stores with escalators. The well oiled machine of McDonald's that knows the commodity in ice fit for consumption within our Cokes. All this against the background of ancient tradition, language, and art.

In researching Christianity in China, I have been surprised. My understanding was that Christianity in China was a certain path toward persecution. However, the opposite is becoming more and more the norm. China is ready for the harvest. The people are thirsty for truth and the government is becoming more excepting of it than during the times of the Cultural Revolution. This is a prime opportunity time for the gospel in China. God has prepared China for such a time as this and His Spirit is moving!

On another note...we are cleaning out the old...in our house! If we are going to make this move, we need to be ready. We are in the process of cleaning out clothes and toys. Preparing for a garage sale and trying to get our financial house in order. This seems like a really big task. We have so many things to consider:

1. Do we sell the house?
2. Do we sell both cars or just one?
3. What times do we set up meetings with mission organizations?
4. Who will buy my old homeschooling curriculum from me? (anyone?)
5. Most importantly...stop and talk with God constantly to fortify us spiritually as a family and as His children for the task at hand.  

Please pray for discernment in these areas. We are so blessed to have Him on our side and help us in this battle within an unknown territory!