Wuhan and Psalm 31
Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. Psalm 31: 21
Ideas
Editorial reflection and analysis on issues shaping Chinese Christianity.
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Paratroopers and Motorboats
A pastor exhorts his people to imitate Christ and to "be confident in the Lord, more bold to speak the word, without fear."
The Evolving Narratives
Looking at the development of the church over the past four decades we can identify two significant dynamics. One is the level of political persecution upon the church. The other is the church’s own internal capacity.
3 Questions: Sinicization or Chinafication?
More new religious regulations? What do they mean for the church in China?
Waiting, Praying in His Embrace
It is a time to wait on the Holy Spirit as we seek him in the name of our Savior and by the power of his word, to inform, guide, strengthen, and sustain his “called out ones” and to pray for healing and protection for those who have been afflicted or are vulnerable.
Wuhan Pastor: Pray with Us
A letter to Christians from a pastor in Wuhan.
Where Did They Get That Idea?
Eploring the parallels of two different New Year celebrations.
Persecution: A Dangerous Opportunity for the Church in China?
Can the current persecution be an opportunity as well as a danger to the church in China? I think we should be confident at this point to say “yes.” This happened in biblical times, and is happening to the church in China of the 21st century, too.
An Artist Reflects on “Do You Love Me”
Artist Bai Yan brings to life our love for specific idols that can overtake our love for the Lord.
Bridging the Divide in Asian American Churches
"In the past three decades . . . [n]ew and healthy models of overseas Chinese churches and ministries have emerged. Yet the same questions remain. For every generation that has worked through the generational and cultural issues, another has just arrived, or is on the way." This book provides a means to revisit the these reoccurring questions in a new light.
How to Learn a Language, Part 2
Working hard is vital to effective language learning—but you have to know how to work hard.
China Is Complicated
Anyone who hangs around me even a little has heard me say, in response to almost any question about China, “It’s complicated.”