April 15 is a significant day for North Korea. Pyongyang will mark the birthday of its founder on that day, historically a time when it seeks to draw the world’s attention with dramatic displays of military power.
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April 15 is a significant day for North Korea. Pyongyang will mark the birthday of its founder on that day, historically a time when it seeks to draw the world’s attention with dramatic displays of military power.
Read moreThe Kham Tibetans have always been known as fierce warriors. They live along the border of the Tibetan plateau and have often been called upon to be royal guards. Although circumstances have changed, they still have a strong sense of
Read moreAccording to news reports, North Korea has said it is entering a “state of war”. But this posturing of war has a more human face. The tragic reality is that the government under late leader Kim Jong-il and his son
Read moreIn China there are over 83 million ‘left-behind’ children’. They are the children of adult migrant workers who have left the countryside to seek jobs in China’s booming cities, and who have chosen to leave their own children behind in
Read moreThe rapid pace of urbanization in China during the past 3 decades has led to a demographic shift of unprecedented proportions. Within less than one generation, China’s population has shifted from being less than 20% urban to being more than
Read moreThere are many tools that are used by the Church to help disciple its people and grow mature disciples and leaders. TEE, or Theological Education by Extension is one of those. Starting on March 11 there is an important consultation
Read moreMarch 8 is International Women’s day. The UN has declared an International Women’s Day theme for 2013 “A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”. Jesus gives dignity and identity to women and God’s people
Read moreIt is more than a year since Kim Jong-Un became leader of North Korea, and there have been few signs of genuine reform. Even though all religious activity is seen as a revolt against the Kim dynasty, the Church is
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