Wednesday, May 06, 2009

sticky idols

Idols are literally EVERYWHERE in Taiwan.

3M Sticky Idols

When I was at our local walmart/target-like store, I found these: 3M sticky idols. 

I was truly taken aback at first, but then I remembered that this is Taiwan, the island of a thousand gods.

Father, please continue to have mercy on the Taiwanese people giving them more time to respond to your grace.  Soften their hearts and open their eyes.  Set them free from the idol worship that binds them.

May 6, 2009 6:57:00 AM | culture, life in taiwan, my photos, simply taiwan

7 Comments

Susan

Japan is also called the land of (something like) 8 million gods...so sad with you. (Found you via Coffee Girl blog- we are missionaries in Japan). God's blessings.

Posted by: Susan | Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 08:09 AM

gracee

(Ditto that prayer...) AMEN!

Posted by: gracee | Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 02:09 PM

jimmie

If I'd not read what you wrote, I would assume that was just a woman in traditional dress. Wow. I guess 3M will do what they can to make money -- at any cost.

Posted by: jimmie | Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at 04:16 PM

Diandra

Hi there! :) i don't know whether to think that's cute or what but kudos to 3M i guess!

Posted by: Diandra | Friday, May 08, 2009 at 11:36 AM

Ashley

This just breaks my heart.

Posted by: Ashley | Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 02:00 AM

Sarah Beth Earnhart

Hello there! My name is Sarah Beth and I’m an MK in Peru! I came across your blog today and I was wondering if it would be ok with you if I added your blog to my blog. See, I have a blog for MKs and I’m added other missionaries blogs that way other ppl can see what God is doing in your field through your ministry.

My blog it: http://theotherside-mks.blogspot.com

Thanks!

Smiling for Jesus,
Sarah Beth


P.S. I was reading through some of your posts and you really made me laugh! : ) Thanks for posting!

Posted by: Sarah Beth Earnhart | Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 11:33 PM

amanda p. wu

Hi Sarah Beth,

Glad you enjoyed my blog and also took the time to comment. Yes, it'd be
perfectly fine for you to add my blog to yours.

I've been sick this week, so I did go poke around your blog earlier, but
haven't yet really had the time to look closely. I go back and do that
soon!

Hope you have a great weekend,
in joy,
amanda :)

Posted by: amanda p. wu | Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 02:42 PM

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