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.”
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10 Books on Culture and Cultural Adjustment
Ten books that will help you thrive in the midst of cultural change.
Having Gone to China, I’m Thankful I Learned . . .
Recognizing, and being thankful for, what can be learned while living in China.
Things I Wish I Had Done
Life in China will be different than you expect. Here are possibilities to consider as you prepare for living in China.
Learning to Be an Acceptable Outsider
If I can’t become an insider, can I at least become an acceptable outsider?
Things I Wish I’d Known
Part 2 of our series, "Going to China."
Two Types of Cultural Adjustment
This is the time of year when many people are going to China and facing new routines in a new place and a new…
I’m Off to Fix Something
This tendency towards fixing (be it personal or societal) can often be a cultural clash point. We look around and see so much that we don’t understand and the “why” questions start bubbling to the surface. Is our motivation to fix what we perceive as broken, or to learn how the society is organized and the thinking behind it?
It’s All about Serving Well
A framework with which to process the complexities of China, as well as tools to navigate the myriad of cultural differences you will experience in China.
Have You Eaten?
Memorable meals with students and friends.
Home, James
"It takes more than a passport to feel at home."
Advance and Retreat
A worker among ethnic minorities, Ella provides a brief summary of some advantages, challenges, and theological considerations she has experienced.