The Impact of Buddhism
In Asian culture, often anyone who is born in a Buddhist country is considered a Buddhist. It’s not uncommon for people with a strong family identity to consider their family and religion together.
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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.
Reciprocity—Goes Both Ways and Keeps on Going
Building relationships through sharing resources.
Guanxi
When we lived in Asia, I was constantly asked for things and especially for money. Being a typical American, I was offended with their constant asking. I discovered later that asking for favors was a means of developing relationships.
The Importance of Filial Piety
Our friends in Asia suspected that we did not want to take care of our family members, our parents in particular, and so we came to their country. They couldn’t understand that we had come for any other reason.
Chinese vs American Family
I didn’t understand that by disagreeing with my parents and older people that I was not showing them respect and returning the care they had given me.
Cultural Identity—East vs West
In Asia I experienced a lot of cultural stress but didn’t know why. Not only was I trying to adjust to a different culture, but I was also dealing with unconscious American and Japanese cultural values.
Off We Go
A resource to help you and your family say “Off we go!” with more confidence and connectedness.
Seeking Redemptive Recovery
A challenge and prayer for each of us seeking the God of recovery and revival.
Summer Reading for 2020
Here's our list. What are you reading?
So, Are You Ready? Again?
We’ve heard from those who had to leave China and have continued their journeys. Is there anything we can take with us for the journeys we are on?
Returning Home-side
Today I can whole-heartedly say that whatever seeds, words, or love I gave in China are not wasted.