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.
Reflections and stories on living out Christian faith in daily life, from family and relationships to prayer, spiritual growth, and service.
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 Orthodox tradition has something meaningful to offer Chinese evangelical churches—not necessarily as a replacement, but as a resource for reflection and renewal.
Looking back, Liu sees his Catholic journey as a shift away from a faith centered on outcomes toward one centered on God himself.
For him, Orthodoxy is not about changing churches. It’s about rediscovering what was once central to the early Christian faith—a truth, he believes, that continues to burn.
Work isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Whether you are teaching, caregiving, coding, or cooking, your work matters to God.
This simple act—pen on paper, word by word—became a form of worship. It became a way of remembering, of re-centering, and most unexpectedly, of reconnecting.
In response to this same central narrative—the passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ—Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant communities have developed remarkably different expressions of remembrance.
Changing Normal has become 《和好如初:打破人际关系中的僵局》, currently available as an e-book, with paperback editions expected in late summer 2025.
Just as the serpent maneuvers and weaves through its environment, we can adopt an outward appearance of compliance while preserving inner principles.
God is not dead in China, and he never will be. He is working his purpose out and giving us some paths to work with him in it in the times we are in.
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.
Rudolf was all of these—a dear brother in Christ who left an indelible impression on those with whom he served. His vision and unstoppable determination to seek the expansion of Christ’s kingdom in China were instrumental in shaping ChinaSource into the organization it is today.