http://www.imb.org/easia Current stories of how God is at work in East Asia, as well as current prayer requests. en-us http://easia.imb.org/stories/110306miracles.htm It was during one of these rounds that Brother Zhou met Mr. Wang*, an older man who had been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. Mr. Wang listened as Brother Zhou shared the Gospel with him. However, being a rather hard man, he proceeded to tell Brother Zhou that he would believe only if God healed him. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/110306miracles.htm"></a> 03 November 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/110306trusting.htm When they deboarded, the group of three headed via car into the city. Night had fallen and it seemed as if they were in the middle of nowhere. But the Chinese man assured the younger American that he was taking him to a hotel. As the American man kept praying to the Father, he kept hearing God say, "Ye of little faith, trust in me." Struggling inwardly, he finally replied, "I put my faith completely in you." <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/110306trusting.htm"></a> 03 November 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/092506national.htm October 1st commemorates the 57th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Established in 1949, the PRC regard 10/1 as "the liberation" lead by Chairman Mao Zedong. It's a day of celebration for some, life as usual for others. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/092506national.htm"></a> 25 September 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/EAUFall2006.pdf am in the middle of Mongolia and I'm lost! The thought comes to me suddenly, but my relationship with the Creator cushions me from alarm. Gentle rolling mountains in the distance remind me of His presence. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/EAUFall2006.pdf"></a> 24 September 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060824loving.htm What's it like to be in the midst of passionate Chinese believers? This visitor in East Asia describes the infectious joy of young Chinese believers worshipping the Lord with zeal. Even in spite of persecution, these believers live what they believe. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060824loving.htm"></a> 24 August 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060802legacy.htm One boy stood up towards the end of the meeting to introduce himself. He began to tell everyone of how his parents had faced trouble and abandoned him when he was a teenager. His grandmother took him in, and that is where he met Sister Cho. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060802legacy.htm"></a> 2 August 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/eau_tibet_072406.html Temporarily sidelined by altitude sickness, I listen to the reports of my traveling companions who have visited a particularly oppressive temple. What they have seen has both astounded and appalled them. Garish paintings depicting demonic creatures torturing people are painted on the walls of the temple, as if to remind humankind that they are worthless. We grieve that so many have been so duped into spending their lives trying to earn the favor of these false gods. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/eau_tibet_072406.html"></a> 24 July 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060719journeysP3.htm Learning new truths from the Bible is exciting and often challenges our existing understanding. This visitor is encouraged as Sister Wang and a fellow worker share new insights God has given them. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060719journeysP3.htm"></a> 19 July 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/easter_present.html As God would have it, she was free that afternoon. We sat down and began to slowly fumble our way through the most beautiful story that can ever be told in any language. I tried to remind myself that God is bigger than language. His arm is not too short to save, even through using the feeblest of efforts. As we finished I glanced up at our friend somewhat apologetically. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/easter_present.html"></a> 07 July 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060705journeysP2.htm For years, Mr. Zhang stubbornly rejected the Savior and his personal need for salvation. However, after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, his heart began to soften. He began to see his desperate need for a healing of the heart. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060705journeysP2.htm"></a> 03 July 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060615journeys.htm Ever wanted to know what goes on in the lives of everyday Chinese? Get a glimpse into the heart and soul of modern China through this part one in a series of short stories from the lives of East Asia travelers. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060615journeys.htm"></a> 15 June 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060501quotes.html "Beginning two weeks prior to Easter, the local Chinese decided to take on a new (group) goal to reach 4,000 people per week. To accomplish this, some have committed to three "shares" per week, others to five or seven, and some to two per day. The group reported as many as 1,414 "shares" last week and about 225 professions in Christ. Easter was highlighted when they baptized 67 new believers." <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060501quotes.html"></a> 15 June 2006 http://easia.imb.org/stories/060420olympic.htm As the torch of the Torino games fades into the record books, Christian workers are turning their eyes toward the 2008 summer games in Beijing. Already, ministry teams are in place and are working with churches in the States to prepare for thousands of volunteers who will sow gospel seeds through Olympic-related ministry events. <a href="http://easia.imb.org/stories/060420olympic.htm"></a> 04 April 2006