The incredible posts never stop . . . I wish I had time to highlight them all!  First, here are some comments regarding current news events that you might be interested in – the strike in Nepal, for example.  And from Taiwan, some comments about "Chinglish" and China’s World Expo.

On the culture, a common issue in Latin America as seen by one blogger in Columbia.

And finally, on the topic of change.  Missionaries experience constant change, in their lives and in the lives of others.  Sometimes good, sometimes challenging.

First, moving from one country to another and discovering Stowaways!

Next, a time of change as these missionaries also move, for different reasons.  This is one of those especially challenging changes.  Don’t miss Committed to the Cause(s).

Lastly, in Swaziland Jesus Transforms an Abusive Teenager!

Do you like to browse missionary blogs just so that you can take time to pray?  Let me save you some time – here are some missionaries who are asking for prayer for various things.  Let’s take a quick tour and pray for these things – maybe there’s even a way you can be a part of the answer!

• From Honduras – Just a note for prayer. The well drilling is not going well…
• There are a few prayer requests here, but just listen to what’s happening in Nepal!  Now, under a new government, Nepal is opening up for Christian radio via local stations (more accessible and convenient than shortwave)…
• Moving to Guinea!  But there’s so much to do before then.  Thanks very much for your prayers, continue to pray for us as we go through all these preparations.  We can’t wait to be done with them.  They seem never ending!
• Terrible tragedy in Bangladesh.  Five of our projects seriously affected due to cyclone Aila.  We are providing dry food, Water purifying tablets, and ORS….  There’s a family to pray for here.
• Helping AIDS orphans in Ukraine… God has a marvelous [sic] way of pulling together just the right people at just the right time…
• A missionary that won’t be returning to Nigeria.  I was able to surrender last week and every minute since… I am in the midst of intense grieving… a death has happened… and yet, He promises strength and peace, which I receive and praise Him for…  Please pray for Erin.
• This from Greece – Please continue to pray for our ministry, our refugee friends, and the Greek government.  Why?  Read (and watch the video) Misery Meets Greece’s Migrants
• Does God really care about copy machines?  Of course!  I ask that you pray that God will make His plan clear for us. (And yes, really, I DO think God cares about our copy machine issues.) (Ukraine)

• Delivery time – in hopes of A Warmer Night for the Neighbors (Paraguay)
• It all started when this woman shared with our women’s group that she had a vision to share Jesus… find out what happened in MISSION: Kingdom Building (Paraguay)
• The title says it all – Free wheelchairs (Nepal)
• When can we be a church? (ummm … you don’t need our permission!) (Ecuador)
• Sometimes a few photos really give you a feel for a place – check out this A Mother-Daughter Photo Adventure (Thailand)
• A Tribute to the Living Sermons preached by My Husband – pictures of a guy out there doing stuff (Venezuela)
• Porcupines and Pot Lucks in Sudan – ever wonder why they call it porcupine? (Sudan)
• One challenge of working in teams – The Breaking of the Fellowship (Middle Earth)

• Help Your Children Love Missionaries – how do you get your kids involved in reaching the world?
• “Keep your first-world mindset” – would someone please tell me what it is and how to keep it?!
• The Atlanta Hotel – wow, quite the signs!
• Deadly Ideas – this story may seem incredible, but it’s actually not so unusual.
• Welcome To the New Nepal – hey!  There’s something different around here!
• Presenting . . . the first book – the Bible being published in a new language! (Incidentally, please pray for the family that runs this blog.  Read this post.  They are still looking for a proper diagnosis and treatment)
• Walking the halls – why why why has God called me to this work?

On a personal note, we’re moving from one city to another, and doing some international travel over the next few weeks.  Forgive me if the updates are a little slow!

I thought this would be a good opportunity to point you to some posts, new and older, that talk about Hindu culture.  First, this recent post about Diwali [link no longer available].

• A little about meat in Nepal (or, there’s nothing like pizza in Nepal)
• Celebrations of the Teej Festival
• A visit to Southwest Bangladesh
• Someone to pray for from Mission Safari
• Another festival – Enjoying Durga Puja