Month: February 2020
The Power of Trust
What a blessing it is to have friends who are truly honest and trustworthy! Can you imagine what life would be like if we lived in a society where such…
Requesting Review from Medical Experts: Can Glucosamine Help Reduce COVID-19 Mortality?
Update: 7/14/2020: While some here have disputed that nutrition could play a significant role in fighting COVID-19, a new study points to Vitamin D as a key factor. See “Vitamin…
I Hope You’ve Gotten the Message About the Corona Virus Threat
Don’t treat the SARS-COV-2 virus lightly. It’s surprising to me to see how many people in the US are not concerned about the still mysterious disease, COVID-2019, which is causing…
A Church Prepared for Crisis: The Timeliness of the Church’s Emphasis on Home-Centered Worship
When the Church announced in 2018 that it was shifting to less Sunday time in Church buildings and a greater emphasis on learning and worship at home, the reasons for…
How to Win an Argument with God: A Lesson Sponsored by the Corona Virus
Ever since I participated in debate competitions in high school and maybe before, I have relished the occasional thrill of winning an argument against a smart opponent. Forgive me for…
(Deja) View on the Corona Virus
Please keep China in your prayers. The unprecedented efforts to contain the Corona virus may bring rapid success, I hope, but also bring great hardship to millions for a time….
Superbowl Culture Shock
Since leaving for China over 8 years ago, I occasionally experience some culture shock when I come back to the United States. A couple hours ago I felt so fortunate…
What Vietnam Just Taught Me About Responding to Epidemics (Wuhan Coronavirus)
In China and many parts of the world, the price of face masks has jumped significantly. I tried buying some online to be shipped to my apartment when I get…