I didn’t deserve the side effects ⇔ by Gabe Orea, October 2014. ⇔ (2018 update at the end) (Adapted from two messages delivered to the Xiamen International Christian Fellowship—XICF) Editor’s note: Gabe received minor editorial help from me to convert his sermons into a written form; he was our pastor at XICF at the time, before […]
inspiration
↑Carolina Peach Ice Cream
Peach ice cream, and other ways God shows He cares about the little things ⇔ by Vivian Krigline, July 13, 2018. wp.krigline.com ⇔ Vivian first shared this with friends on Facebook, but many liked it so we’re also posting it here. I was reminded that it is once again “peach season” in Swansea, South Carolina, […]
Writings
Gain inspiration from shells or a puppy; visit historic places like the DaQin tower; enjoy a poem about lanterns; read short stories like “I Believe in Five” (Wu-Wu Land). These posts invite you to read our writings for inspiration, education or just enjoyment. Articles whose titles start with ↑ often started as inspirational messages first presented at […]
↑How to Pray–Lessons from the Lord’s Prayer
Jesus’ “model prayer” has much to teach us; don’t just memorize and recite, but expand on each piece as you pray. ⇔ by Michael Krigline, October 2012. www.krigline.com ⇔ Originally created as a “group exercise” for people at the Xiamen International Fellowship. [At the bottom you’ll find “work sheets” that you can use with a group.] […]
A Soviet Fourth of July?
by Michael Krigline, published July 1990. wp.krigline.com ⇔ We hold these truths to be self-evident ⇔ Preface: the Trans-Siberian railway carried me from Beijing to Moscow in July 1987. You can read about the journey (and see more photos) on my “half-the-world” page. The following article about my adventure was published in Christian Single Magazine, July […]
Hospital Adventures
My adventures in Hong Kong & China hospitals The 2018 experience was probably more pleasant because I had more realistic expectations than I had in 2014 (scroll down for the older, longer, more humorous story). I’ve also posted a bit about my 2005 pneumonia. ⇔by Michael’ Krigline, 2018; wp.krigline.com ⇔ May-Jun 2018 By Jan 11, I’d […]
↑Some Thoughts from the Beach
by Michael Krigline, March 3, 2018. wp.krigline.com ⇔ What do you see in the beauty of a shell? ⇔ Any thinking person, seeing this line of shells on the beach, would immediately assume that it was created by a person. No monkey, fish, dog or bird is capable of this kind of order or design; I […]
Dating Advice
A Grandmother’s Dating Advice Take it from someone with lots of experience watching my peers and then my children when dating: being the right person is more than half the battle. by Michael’s friend Judy Betty, December 2013. wp.krigline.com ⇔ 1. Do things in groups. You’ll get to know each other better by watching how he/she treats your […]
How to Pray–group
Jesus’ “model prayer” has much to teach us; don’t just memorize and recite, but expand on each piece as you pray. ⇔ by Michael Krigline, October 2012. www.krigline.com ⇔ This is a sub-page for “How to Pray” (where you’ll find the words to fill in these blanks). If you want to make this more interactive, cut […]
Poem: Mom’s Day-Dad’s Day
by Michael Krigline. www.krigline.com ⇔ I wrote this poem for my parents in 2013. Sorry it is so small on a phone, but using a jpg image was the only way to preserve the parallel nature of this poem. Many years ago, my son and I created and performed puppet shows for the children at our church. […]
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