This is not a book to be read in one sitting, however gripping the various accounts! Like so many of the books about China that recount the lives of ordinary people, and women in particular, it is not easy reading.
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.
We persevere through the frustration, alienation, and anxiety, trusting that if we seek first the coming kingdom then our loving Father who knows exactly what we need will provide for us—even in the midst of China’s latest storm. Maybe that’s why he keeps us here.
So, how do you know when to stay in China or when to go?
Is it "social distance" or "physical distance?" What's the difference and why does it matter to language and culture learners?
What repercussions will COVID-19 have on the church in China? Will we look back at the infectious spread of the gospel during this time? The same questions apply to the rest of the world. How is the church handling the development of the coronavirus as it spreads?
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. My last semester as a senior was supposed to be fun—and memorable.
Challenged with the question, “What if your church suddenly had to go virtual?” the group prayed fervently for the believers in Wuhan and other Chinese cities. Little did they know that, within a matter of days, this question would no longer be hypothetical.
Yet, we should rest assured that God’s invitation for his children to take part in his mission plan has not changed. But in participating in God’s mission, the way of implementation should vary with the dynamics of world development which is also under God’s sovereignty.
The coronavirus situation is like a wake-up call. I don’t know when my life will end; I don’t want to squander it any more.
The whole Bible unveils the mission of God. He calls his people to take part in his missional plan. The churches in Hong Kong, in spite of the social disturbance, should keep pursuing the Great Commission as a mandate.
As Chinese authorities work around the clock to contain COVID-19, Christians also continue to minister full time. China Christian Daily profiles two churches in Hubei province that are reaching congregants during the outbreak.