Following in Footsteps
His story reminded me of my mother’s perseverance through her own trials—a resilience that rarely announced itself but became a legacy to the next generation.
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The Quest for the Perfect Circle
In Chinese culture, no circle is more significant or beautiful than the full, bright moon on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Reunion is the very heartbeat of the holiday, and the moon’s flawless face is its ultimate emblem.
Why Biblical Theology Matters in Global Mission and the Chinese Church
The utilization of diverse resources is needed if we are to effectively and robustly train Chinese missionaries and churches to be an invaluable contributory force to Christian mission.
State Dominance of Religion
Surveying the fraught relationship between church and state in China, the late Chinese church historian Daniel Bays asserted that government control of religion has been a constant feature from Imperial times to the present.
Traditional China Meets Christianity
Traditional China’s worldview—Confucianism, Daoism/folk religion, Buddhism, and the management of “heterodoxy”—shaped how Christianity was first seen: foreign, sometimes tolerated, and often misunderstood.
Thin Office Walls and Thinner Egos
When we peel back the layers of opposition we face in ministry, we often find something nasty and dark disguised within ourselves, calling out for “innocent clout,” legitimate influence, or ministerial camaraderie, but is it really just that we want to be liked?
Loving the Pope: Reflections on China’s Catholic Story
China’s Church Divided tells the story of the fraught relationship between the Chinese Catholic Church, the Vatican, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), focusing on the post-Mao reform era that began in the late 1970s.
A Timely Call to Discernment on Traditional Gnosticism for the Chinese Church
Unlike Chinese Gnosticism, which emphasizes "feelings dominating, reason suppressed, and the mind set aside," Orthodox spirituality emphasizes "reason as gatekeeper, mind in charge, and feelings set aside."
Serving Life through Art
He carried a knightly spirit, expansive in presence, yet gentle in manner, his manner free of the aloofness common among intellectuals. I knew immediately: this was the mentor I had been seeking.
Formation of Different Players with a Unified Goal
I used a soccer match as an analogy for forming effective teamwork in an outreach program for delivering holistic blessings to the community. The ministry can be initiated by a faith-based non-profit with church members joining the endeavor.
Return with Purpose, Live by Faith
God also moved me to become a channel of the gospel to my family, friends, classmates, childhood companions, and even strangers I meet.
Understanding Modern Christians in China: Becoming Who You Are in Christ
When grand narratives no longer serve as the backdrop for self-definition, the question of how an individual can better become themselves arises.