Kathy McWilliams

How a Bowl of Plain Rice Changed a Couple’s Future

Over 20 years ago in Taipei, a young college student went to a buffet-style Chinese restaurant. He walked back and forth for quite a while until most of the guests had left. He then said softly to the owner: “May I have a bowl of plain rice?” The owner and his wife were a little puzzled ...

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A plain bowl of white rice along with some dried rice stalks laying on a wooden mat.

Discover 10 Valuable Treasures From China’s Palace Museum

In the Forbidden City lies a giant library with treasures that go beyond the imagination of ordinary people. People come from around the world to discover the rare relics within its fine halls. China’s Palace Museum is a treasure vault containing over a million art masterpieces, including 10,000 world-class wonders. 10 treasures from China’s Palace ...

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Outside the famous Forbidden City Palace Museum in Beijing, China.

The Legend of Liangzi Lake

At 22 km wide and 32 km long, Liangzi Lake is one of China’s largest lakes. Located in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, this lake features a story from 1,000 years ago when it got its original name, the Mother and Son Lake. Over 1,000 years ago, there was no lake there, and the area was known as ...

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Sunset on Liangzi lake.

Cao Qing, Guardian of Vegetative Patients

Cao Qing was a devoted Christian who, as a young man, made a promise to God that he would one day do charity work that no one else wanted to do. He developed a passion for supporting people who could not live at home due to needing 24-hour care.  When he retired in 1970, Cao ...

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Cao Qing.

Children With a Promising Future Have These 4 Traits

As the saying goes: “the boy is the father of the man.” Character traits nurtured and encouraged in children will have a lifelong impact, so early childhood education is crucial in determining a person’s future path. Successful adults often display some of these characteristics as children  1. Extraordinary creativity Knowledge is taught; creativity is inborn. ...

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Two girls sitting at a wooden table and coloring together.

Is Invading Taiwan by the CCP Likely?

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke in Taipai on the 4th of March. When he was asked about the likelihood of China invading Taiwan, Pompeo said that it depended on whether or not the U.S. would show their will to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and make it clear that the cost of attacking ...

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Keelung City, Taiwan skyline and port at dusk.

Nail Massage Therapy: Helping to Improve Your Body’s Immunity

If you dislike going to the gym and sweating, you may want to try this simple “nail massage therapy” to improve your body’s immunity and overall health. Nail massage therapy can improve the immune system, and it is very effective because massaging the fingers can increase blood circulation. The blood must flow to the body’s ...

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Hands crossed with different colored fingernails.fingernails

Complaining: Stop Pouring Water Into Your Own Shoes

During the Qing Dynasty, there was a young man who was very talented. He studied hard for the provincial exams and passed on his first attempt which qualified him for an official government position. However, there were many more people qualified than there were available positions and there was no way of telling how long ...

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A pair of hiking boots sitting beside a lake.

8 Thoughtful Answers a Wise Father Gives His Son

The relationship between a father and son is very important. While mothers can teach their sons to be kind and gentle, a wise father’s role is to teach their son to be strong and develop wisdom. 8 conversations between a wise father and his son 1. “Dad, some classmates say parents should pay children to ...

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Asian father and young son sitting on the grass and laughing together.