“Shrewd as Snakes”?
Just as the serpent maneuvers and weaves through its environment, we can adopt an outward appearance of compliance while preserving inner principles.
Chinese New Year
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Slithering Into the Year of the Snake
As we welcome the Year of the Snake, our team has prepared a short video to send heartfelt New Year’s blessings to all our readers! We also invite you to explore our archive of articles that delve into the spiritual and cultural dimensions of the Lunar New Year.
Snake in the Chinese Culture and Serpent in the Bible
As the Year of the Snake is approaching, amidst the blessings of the Year of the Snake and the music of the “Dance of the Golden Snake”, Chinese Christians can meditate on the many snake-related verses in the Bible, and come to God in thanksgiving and prayer.
Chinese Christians and the Chinese Zodiac
For Chinese Christians, embracing both church feasts and traditional Chinese festivals is a delicate balance. While adhering to biblical principles and avoiding idolatry, we are also called to live in harmony with all, showcasing God's goodness to unbelievers (Romans 12:18).
Opportunities and Challenges During Chinese New Year
How should Chinese Christians celebrate Chinese New Year? What’s the best way to live out the gospel during the celebrations? A pastor from mainland China reflects on these questions.
Churches in China Prepare for the New Year
The first day of the Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is next week. Churches in China have been busy preparing for the holiday. These two articles from China Christian Daily tell of three churches that prepared and distributed free New Year couplets to bless their congregations and proclaim God’s love.
Where Did They Get That Idea?
Eploring the parallels of two different New Year celebrations.
Happy Chinese New Year! 新年快乐!
Wherever you are this Spring Festival, may it be a special time for you with family and friends.
What to Take Home for the New Year
As Chinese Christians flock home for the New Year, Pastor Cheng Fengsheng encourages them to bring the most important gift of all.
Happy Chinese New Year!
A very special film in celebration of a very special time of year.
Serving Those Away from Home
A church in Zhangzhou shares a meal with those unable to be with their families on Chinese New Year's Eve.