The Heavenly Man

I have not posted on here in quite a while, but I have just read the most amazing book, The Heavenly Man: the remarkable true story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun. Do you have a passion for the things of God, but feel like there is just something missing? Does it feel that something in your relationship with God is not quite right...not quite on? I live there. I wonder if I can truly understand the depth of God in the culture I live in. Well, read this book.

The Heavenly Man will not only introduce you to an incredible man of God, Brother Yun, but it will shed light on the revival sweeping through China despite persecution. You will be amazed, inspired, and challenged. I am tired of taking the Word of God for granted. I am tired of my lack of expectations and belief...not expecting an extraordinary God to move in extraordinary ways.

If you love being challenged, this book is a must read! What books have challenged you lately? Or inspired you? How often do you read?

Global Picture

This is a map based on population. Each country is sized about their respective population, instead of by their land mass.

Here are some of my initial thoughts:

1. China and India definitely get your attention.
2. China is a major player in economy and manufacturing, but I wonder what is to come from China. I see China being the next country for a church revolution. The home of some of the next spiritual leaders. This is one reason I am very interested in what is happening in China. Lon has some interesting ideas about creativity from China.
3. India is so massive, yet it currently does not have much influence in world politics, economy, etc. I am curious how this will change in my lifetime.
   
4. Russia and Canada are not very noticeable on the map.
   
5. My neck of the woods is just a piece of a much bigger puzzle. My world is shrinking, and the world is becoming clearer.
   

What are some of your initial thoughts after seeing this population map? What do you think it means or could mean?