Calling and Shepherding
I gradually came to understand the deeper meaning of the Lord’s words over the years: those who trust in him are able, through him, to stand upright.
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Remembering Rev. Joseph Tong
His life is remembered not only in the seminaries he helped build or the roles he held, but in the people he shaped, the faith he carried through hardship, and the conviction, tested across decades, that God’s work is not sustained by wealth, but by grace.
From Scar to Calling
The cross did not remove the reality of pain—it reframed it.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall Not Want
I've always thought myself to be as capable as an eagle, but this verse taught me that even the strength of eagles comes from the Lord.
A Statue That Connected Hearts
As it enters this next season, my hope is that more readers will find their own place within this shared journey—whether through prayer, presence, or practical support—so that these heart connections can continue to form, deepen, and bear fruit for the generations to come.
Finding Faith Along the Way
Does a person really need faith? And if so, what exactly is faith?
Slow Growth and Nurtured Faith
There is no cross, no pulpit, and no choir. Three chairs surround a small tea table, a phone plays hymns, and a well-worn Bible rests nearby—the humble beginnings of a church.
A Testimony of Transformation
It is hard to imagine that this pastor—now fluent in Scripture and prayer—had once devoted years to Daoist medicine and Buddhist practice, even preparing to become a monk
From Reason to Faith
Reason revealed my limits; grace taught me to bow down.
The Lamp That Never Went Out
In northern China, there is a large family that has followed Christ for nearly a century and has given birth to preachers for four consecutive generations.
God of the Strangers
The gospel does not erase the challenges of being a stranger, but God meets us in them.
Serving Life through Art
He carried a knightly spirit, expansive in presence, yet gentle in manner, his manner free of the aloofness common among intellectuals. I knew immediately: this was the mentor I had been seeking.