Identifying Needs
They patiently persevered as "people of the soil," knowing trees take a long time to grow and bear fruit.
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God’s Holistic Mission: Beyond Evangelism
We are the workers, not the master builder. And we are part of a vision that is beyond us. And you are just a small part of this big picture, and there’s comfort in that.
The Sinicization of Christianity
The Sinicization of Christianity is not merely a passing campaign, but a long-term issue that will continue to shape the church in China.
Remembering Martha
She lifted others, not for recognition, but for the sake of God’s kingdom.
You Wouldn’t Know This, But…
: When we see and value others—even in something as ordinary as noticing someone patiently waiting for an order—God can use it for ministry.
Preserving and Nurturing Unity
Our calling is not to create unity, but to preserve and nurture it. Unity is a consequence, not something we can manufacture.
God Has Always Been at Work
All this time, you thought I wasn’t active in China in the early years after Jesus died and rose again—but here you see that I was!
Chewing Pain to Mend the World
Art must not only expose the wound—it must also participate in its healing.
The End of Persecution
The persecution story may be unending, but neither is persecution the end of the story.
Theology in the Third Oceanic Age
Over the past several decades, the theological journey of the Chinese church has unfolded in three identifiable waves—each shaped by historical moments and institutional movements.
Praying the Lord’s Prayer
In the next month, let’s use the Lord’s prayer as a model to pray, not just for the people of China, but for ourselves.
Why Some Chinese Protestants Are Becoming Catholic
Some seek shelter in what feels more stable. I understand that. But we are called to covenantal faithfulness, rooted in grace, perseverance, and the cross.