In Exile—Still Working
While there are many things we miss about China, we’ve also seen how God, in his sovereign wisdom, has used this time for our good and his glory.
Stories
Firsthand accounts of faith lived out in the context of Chinese Christianity.
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A T-Shirt Witness in China
Christians in China are not always as hidden as you might think. A Christian volunteer group in northern China is out serving the public wearing t-shirts that read, “Jesus Loves You.” How is such a thing possible in China today?
In Exile—Still Waiting
I’ve asked God during these days if he really is completely sovereign and he has answered clearly that he is. I’ve asked him if my identity is truly secure in him and not the work and life I suddenly lost. It is. I’ve asked him if all of this could really be for my good. It is. And I’ve prayed that he would help me say blessed be the name of the Lord. He has.
No Language Requirement
China has offered me the most experiences for worshiping outside of my culture and this morning my mind wandered back to my first Sunday morning there.
In Exile—Still Learning
Our teachers were absolute heroes. . . . They kept us learning as much as we could in the middle of strict quarantine for them and exile for us.
In Exile—Outside the Wall
A look at where they’ve landed, how they’re continuing their work from a distance, and what God’s been teaching them.
The Life and Ministry of Emma Ekvall
A blind girl begging in Wuchang, China in 1919 stirred the heart of Emma Ekvall. The school she founded continues in operation today upon the anniversary of this pioneer missionary’s 150th birth.
Saving Face
In Chinese culture the concept of face is a very important part of social interaction and is specific to the group or family to which the person belongs.
One Virus, Two Cities
If the global pandemic has laid bare our shared vulnerability, then it has also highlighted our interdependence as global citizens.
Pray for Flood Victims in China
Millions have been affected by severe flooding in southern China. Let's pray with Christians in China that the floods subside and relief reaches those in need.
Reciprocity—Goes Both Ways and Keeps on Going
Building relationships through sharing resources.
Back in Church in China
While many places in China continue to take precautions against the coronavirus pandemic, churches in some areas are resuming their in-person worship services. The Gospel Times highlights several churches that recently resumed worship services.