What a wonderful tribute to the enthusiasm, craftsmanship and artistic innovation of the Chinese people the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic games was - full of colour and beauty!

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/photogalleries/Beijing-Olympics-photos/index.html

China is the birthplace of fireworks.

 http://www.fireworks.com/safety/fireworks-history.asp

There are more Christians living in China then in any other country in the world. I pray for them the freedom to express and share their faith with their countrymen and women so that all may hear the truth of Gods' Word without fear of persecution. I believe that there are many in China who wish their people to be empowered with the ability to choose who to worship and for family decisions to be made on a family level. Some people have small families and others larger but it is a personal decision. It's good to hear that China has relaxed their one child policy. Though the world is made up of different people groups we are all part of the same larger family and all share the same dreams, hopes and sadnesses so we should all care about what happens to each other.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/09/30/AR2006093000494.html