I went to a Chinese Bible study over the weekend, and noticed something special. There is room for silence and reflection.
This impressed me because so often in my generation/culture, there seems to be such a buzz of discussion or activity, needed and expected.
It also makes me think about how often I leave room in my daily walk with God for silence, listening to Him, and reflecting on what He says through His Word.
Mixing with other cultures is healthy, it's beautiful to see how a variety of cultures worships the Lord. Actually, I am Chinese by heritage, so I'm sort of just going back to my own roots
Monday, April 27, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Fast Facts about Cote d'Ivoire
A French speaking country in West Africa, on the coast.
Population around 18 million. Capital city: Yamoussoukro Economic capital: Abidjan
Became a French colony in 1893, and became an independent colony Aug. 7, 1960.
Currency is the West African CFA franc (not exchangable here in the U.S. at the airport!), and is about 500 francs = 1 US dollar.
President: Laurent Gbagbo
There was a civil war in 2002 due to sociopolitical tensions (at which time most missionaries were evacuated), but the crisis ended around March 2007 when a political agreement was signed. It has been pretty stable politically since then, but there are still some security issues.
Population around 18 million. Capital city: Yamoussoukro Economic capital: Abidjan
Became a French colony in 1893, and became an independent colony Aug. 7, 1960.
Currency is the West African CFA franc (not exchangable here in the U.S. at the airport!), and is about 500 francs = 1 US dollar.
President: Laurent Gbagbo
There was a civil war in 2002 due to sociopolitical tensions (at which time most missionaries were evacuated), but the crisis ended around March 2007 when a political agreement was signed. It has been pretty stable politically since then, but there are still some security issues.
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