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.
Stories
Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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A Tale of Three Boys: Educating Kids Across Cultures—with a Focus on Chinese Families
All missionary children inherit a legacy of living in a third culture and being home everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
When Chinese Missionaries in Thailand Act Together: A Reflection on Myanmar Earthquake Relief
Through pictures and videos of the affected areas alone, we can deeply sympathize with the difficulties of the victims.
Beyond Suffering: China’s Resilient Christians
Beyond the story of suffering lies the sacred narrative of how the church continues to be the church.
When My People Became Mine
I realized I had a spiritual inheritance I had turned a blind eye to.
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.
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!
Embracing Russian Orthodoxy: Why I Don’t Call This a Conversion
My journey of exploring the unique spiritual resources across various Christian branches and denominational traditions is far from over; it continues to this day.
The Second Time, I Didn’t Come Alone
It might seem like a small thing but that is a refreshing contrast to the hostile rhetoric, and uninformed animosity that students see and hear all too often these days.