Bridging Theology and Church Life
How can theology once again become the heartbeat of the church?
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Following in Footsteps
His story reminded me of my mother’s perseverance through her own trials—a resilience that rarely announced itself but became a legacy to the next generation.
Loving the Pope: Reflections on China’s Catholic Story
China’s Church Divided tells the story of the fraught relationship between the Chinese Catholic Church, the Vatican, and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), focusing on the post-Mao reform era that began in the late 1970s.
A Timely Call to Discernment on Traditional Gnosticism for the Chinese Church
Unlike Chinese Gnosticism, which emphasizes "feelings dominating, reason suppressed, and the mind set aside," Orthodox spirituality emphasizes "reason as gatekeeper, mind in charge, and feelings set aside."
Encountering God in the World: Chinese Public Theology and the Call of Our Time
God is not confined to church walls. He meets us in the world’s wounded places.
The Jesus Prayer in Daily Life
The Jesus Prayer may be the missing key to spiritual renewal in Chinese churches.
Why Some Chinese Protestants Are Becoming Catholic
Some seek shelter in what feels more stable. I understand that. But we are called to covenantal faithfulness, rooted in grace, perseverance, and the cross.
Embracing Russian Orthodoxy: Why I Don’t Call This a Conversion
My journey of exploring the unique spiritual resources across various Christian branches and denominational traditions is far from over; it continues to this day.
Chinese Christians “Looking East”: The Empirical Evidence
The Orthodox tradition has something meaningful to offer Chinese evangelical churches—not necessarily as a replacement, but as a resource for reflection and renewal.
Between Popes, Two Bishops: Observing China’s Moves and the Vatican’s Silence
It seems fair to say that the road ahead will remain challenging for Catholic Christians in China, especially for those who are staying faithful to the pope.
Crossing the Divide
Looking back, Liu sees his Catholic journey as a shift away from a faith centered on outcomes toward one centered on God himself.
Christianity in East Asia
God is actively working among his people throughout East Asia in ways that may be surprising to those of us in the West or may appear hidden.