Matters of the Heart . . . and the Nation
...her head with a smile. “I am a believer as well,” I replied. “That means we are one family.” I sensed she was not the only one. As we continued...
...her head with a smile. “I am a believer as well,” I replied. “That means we are one family.” I sensed she was not the only one. As we continued...
...perspective on what is admittedly a complex subject; that Tony Lambert has just produced one that is both informed and readable is a welcome achievement. Lambert’s book, titled China’s Christian...
...published detailed statistics in his new book, China’s Christian Millions: The Costly Revival. See the book review in this issue. Ed. ^ Based on TSPM figures. ^ I share those...
...West has, we have here as well.” From news regarding potential US presidential candidates and the Australian referendum concerning ties with the British royal court to NBA sports and the...
...evangelical missionaries held their breath and wondered whether the Taipings would establish a Christian China. Jonathan Spence’s fascinating and well-written book tells the story of how the dream turned into...
1. Learn new vocabulary The biggest hurdle for American and Chinese to overcome is vocabulary that represents the conflict of two cultures and two mindsets. The Chinese church and American...
...literature, American religious holidays like Christmas and Easter, or American culture and history to present Christian concepts, then let people ask questions or come to you privately. Directly approaching a...
...will perform well, if properly maintained. The same goes for authors: any book by Denis Lane will be worth reading. I met Mr. Lane years ago when I was a...
...historical glory and greatness, but its pride was deeply wounded when the British gunboats blew open China’s door in 1840 and Western “Christian” nations defeated China in subsequent conflicts. That...
...supermarkets that were squeaky-clean, the blue sky, the green landscape. I was jealous. I was even more deeply impressed by the fact that I could just relax and enjoy the...
...who retaliated by attacking the US and British embassies in Beijing. This tragic accident took place within days of the 80th anniversary of the May Fourth Movement. For Chinese intellectuals...
The Trap of Modernization by 42-year-old part-time economist He Qinglian became a bestseller when it was released in China last year. Here Huo Shui comments on this important book and...