Blog Entries on Christian Life
Be Open
What I Learned through My Church Experiences in China, the US, and the World
I am grateful for these past church experiences. Certainly, my church view will continue to change as I grow, but what remains unchanged is the beauty in God’s church. No matter where I go, I see the passion for Christ and his kingdom in each true believer, and the transparency, vulnerability, and love for one another in the church.
The Fading Vision of a Christian China
A Book Review
A book providing a valuable inside view of an era of unprecedented openness for Christianity in China and a sober historical assessment of why that era could not last.
A Celebration of Emptiness
As you and your family celebrate Easter this year, may the sadness of your empty church building remind you of the joy of the empty tomb.
Another Look at the Life of Eric Liddell
A Book Review
A number of books have been written about Eric Liddell, but this one is different.
Wuhan and Psalm 31
Blessed be the LORD, for he has wondrously shown his steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. Psalm 31: 21
Waiting, Praying in His Embrace
It is a time to wait on the Holy Spirit as we seek him in the name of our Savior and by the power of his word, to inform, guide, strengthen, and sustain his “called out ones” and to pray for healing and protection for those who have been afflicted or are vulnerable.
Using the Past in the Present to Pray for the Future
A new prayer app for praying through the year—for China.
Recognizing Spiritual Warfare behind Social Unrest
A New Phase in Hong Kong, Part 1
A believer ponders the spiritual dimensions underpinning the unrest in Hong Kong.
Can Christians Celebrate Halloween?
An Explanation and a Rejoinder
Some thoughts on Halloween for Christians in China.