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Chinese Whispers | OMF
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Pray for the OMF team in Hong Kong which publishes Christian literature for Chinese students and intellectuals. Pray that those reaching out to Chinese throughout the world will be aware of the materials now available in simplified Chinese.
Chinese Whispers
The Whisperer Skypes "Manolo Blahnik" who tells him why polar bears keep her sane, about eating a year's worth of meat in one meal and also some serious stuff too.
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Daniel reminisces on the best of his time in China: cross-cultural conflict, grace and struggles for a new arrival in China - oh and blueberry cheesecake.
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Daniel reminisces on the best of his time in China: cross-cultural conflict, grace and struggles for a new arrival in China - oh and blueberry cheesecake.