Blog Entries on Cross-Cultural
Cultural Identity—East vs West
Or Why They Cause Me Stress
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.
Challenged by Different Ways of Seeing, Part 2
Understanding believers with fear culture backgrounds—a story.
Challenged by Different Ways of Seeing
Why we need to understand shame, fear, and guilt cultures.
Honor and Shame in Paul’s Message and Mission
A Book Review
Learning to read the book of Romans with a broader cultural lens.
The 3D Gospel Is Now in Mandarin
A tool for understanding the need to contextualize ministry in light of different types of cultures.
A Faith without Borders
To a Japanese professor with Chinese scholars, a Chinese businesswoman with a German officemate, a teacher’s aide, a group of musicians, a retired neighbor and so many others, “Thank you, for helping me have a faith without borders.”
The Meaning of Gifts
A gift has meaning within a specific context. Focusing on the context of gift-exchange can shed more light on patronage and reciprocity than merely speaking of the word “gift.”
Mending the Fractures
Celebrating and Grieving the TCK Story
A TCK responds with three ways she's learned to respond to feeling like "everybody leaves" and "no one understands."
10 Books on Culture and Cultural Adjustment
Ten books that will help you thrive in the midst of cultural change.