So teach us to number our days so that we can present to Thee a heart of wisdom. Psalms 90:12
Nehemiah 6:15-16 “So the wall was completed on the twenty-fifth of Elul, in fifty-two days. When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God.” (NIV) The City Wall of Xian, China is wide and … Continue reading City Wall of Xian – Exercise
Ecclesiastes 6:12 “For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?” (NIV) Xian, China transitioned from small city to a metropolis beckoning tourists when the Terra Cotta Warriors were discovered … Continue reading Terra Cotta Warriors – Xian
Genesis 1:12 “The land produced vegetation: plants bearing seed according to their kinds and trees bearing fruit with seed in it according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.” (NIV) Lunch at a Chinese restaurant with glass floors was memorable and we enjoyed a Panda shaped dessert. Everything was served family style and they … Continue reading FOOD
Exodus 12:20 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you. (NIV) We took a winding road down from the heights of Badaling at the Great Wall to Ming Dynasty tombs. We walked a willow tree lined broad lane where emperors walked to visit their ancestors. The light … Continue reading Honor your Ancestors
Revelation 21:12 It had a great, high wall with twelve gates, and with twelve angels at the gates. On the gates were written the names of the twelve tribes of Israel. (NIV) Great Wall of China. It is the only man-made object that can be seen from space. It has a total length of over a hundred thousand … Continue reading Bucket List – Great Wall of China
Forbidden City, Beijing and Summer Palace 4/2017
