Those Were the Good Old Days, Right?

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ZGBriefs | September 19, 2019

No Shenfenzheng, No Problem: China to Roll out Real-Time Passport Authentication for Foreigners  (September 17, 2019, The Beijinger) Whether you hold a B-grade work visa or are just coming to China for a lark, your name and passport information will soon be added to a national expat ID authentication platform…

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ZGBriefs | September 12, 2019

Choice Chengyu: Lunar Language (September 11, 2019, The World of Chinese) Held on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important Chinese festivals. On this day, people reunite with their families and eat mooncakes.

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ZGBriefs | September 5, 2019

Love from the Margins: Lessons from 4 Pastors in China (August 29, 2019, The Gospel Coalition) The power of perseverance comes from the Holy Spirit, not from social position or privilege.

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ZGBriefs | August 29, 2019

How Basketball Became China’s Most Beloved Sport (August 27, 2019, Radii China) Here’s a look at how the country became so enamored with a game that has only been around for a little over a century. 

Those Were the Good Old Days, Right?

"No matter if it’s streaming sports, TV shows, or family updates—it’s hard to do ministry if you’re still tied to your old life." 

Praise You with My Everything

A final song from Stream of Praise—one that will stick with you all day! 

Heading Home with Jesus

A Book Recommendation

A book for those reaching out to Chinese students and scholars with the gospel.

When a Member Seeks Financial Gain in the Church

In a time of rapid development, some feel the pull to get rich quick and fall prey to financial cons and scams. Church leaders must be on guard lest they infiltrate the church.

China and Africa: An Eternal Imprint

Africa is experiencing considerable change in the course of the unfolding relationship, but so is China.

Stream of Praise

Listening to contemporary Christian worship music—in Mandarin!

“What If” Is Here: Global Trellis

You need a place for your soul to be breath, your head to be engaged, and your heart to stay tender. You need Global Trellis.

A Cathedral in Shanghai

St. Ignatius Cathedral in Shanghai is one of the oldest and most historic Catholic buildings in China.

The Farewell

A Film Review

Saying goodbye to Nai Nai . . .

Lord, I Love You

A simple and catchy tune, as well as the repetitive nature of the lyrics, makes this Canaan Hymn easy to learn.

Same but Different

Teaching in China—the first day of the new semester.

Reaching Tibetans

What will it take to reach Tibetans with the gospel?

"China and Africa"—a Preview

A look at the upcoming autumn issue of ChinaSource Quarterly—"China and Africa."

5 O'clock in the Morning in China

The Canaan Hymns, written by a young woman from the countryside, sung by Chinese Christians around the world.

God’s Work among the Lisu

Over 100 years ago, God began a work along the steep inclines above the Nujiang River in Yunnan that greatly impacted the Lisu people and many others along with and through them.

The Importance of First-Hand Faith

A pastor talks about the importance of each believer standing in a father-child relationship with God through personal experience and knowledge of the Lord Jesus.