Articles by BJ Arthur
Book Reviews
Chinese Students Return Home—To What?
Bieler shines a spotlight on the reception experienced by Chinese students as they settled back into their home locations. The story of these students educated in the US between 1850 and 1930 and the difficulties they faced is aptly and entertainingly told in this book.
Supporting Article
“The Spirit in Fire and Wind”
An Opportunity for Silent Artists to Converse
In the spring of 2019, ten of China’s highly respected Christian artists gathered at Purdue University to freely display and discuss their work with each other and a fascinated public. Only now is art being encouraged in the church, but this connectedness of art and faith is providing a refuge for artists in this increasingly difficult time.
Supporting Article
When Will “Messiah” Return . . . to Beijing?
In 2001, Handel’s Messiah was performed in Beijing’s Forbidden City conducted by Timothy Su Wenxing (苏文星 ), a Christian. When he took the podium, he displayed a public manifestation of faith seldom seen in the PRC. When will Handel’s Messiah again be performed in China?
Book Reviews
Be Amazed, Encouraged, and Challenged for Under $10
A Book Review
This concise volume on the life of Morrison challenges with the description of the difficulties he overcame and the prolific amount of translation work he achieved.
Lead Article
When the Pillar Moves: Transition and Providential Grace
Ministry transitions occur for a variety of reasons, but God is faithful and directs the paths of each person and family.