Relationships
Encouragement for Those Contemplating Post-Virus Divorce
China has seen an increase in divorces following the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article the author describes why some of these marriage problems occur, and gives marriage counsel for couples.
Pastoral Advice for Life’s Dilemmas
After dating my boyfriend for a little while, I’ve slowly realized he isn’t my kind of person. But, because we are both members of Christ’s body, I find it too awkward to initiate a breakup. . . .What should I do?
In the HIV Medical System
Having finally gotten into the medical system and now on their way toward treatment, Beth and her family journeyed further into the shame, ignorance, and difficulties hiding those living with HIV in China.
Living with HIV in China
Our journey toward treatment and care for our daughter took us under China’s HIV veil.
Finding the One
As we looked at the waitlist and scrolled among the most minuscule of probabilities, we found our precious hidden gem.
Deciding to Adopt a Child with Special Needs
In that providential moment God spoke to me and my husband; we knew we had our answer. He was calling us to adopt a child with HIV.
Uncovering a Hidden Need in China
One Expat Family’s Adoption Story
Like many others who have heard about Chinese adoption, we thought the orphanages would be teeming with unwanted baby girls.
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
After having been the only child for many years, my parents finally brought home a tiny bundle—my very own baby sibling. While many would celebrate the arrival of another member to the family, that special day was instead laced with disappointment for my father. I found out much later that my mother went into labor before my father got to the hospital. When he finally arrived, he took a look at the baby, uttered in dismay, “Another girl,” and walked off.
Celebrating Mothers—in China
Mothers are celebrated on many different days around the world. In every month of the year, except January and September, Mother’s Day—or Mothering Sunday in the UK—is celebrated in some country somewhere in the world. In many countries, including China, mothers are celebrated on the second Sunday of May.
Leaving Parents
In a culture that values filial piety, how do Christian couples live out the Biblical teaching that “a man shall leave his father and his mother.” Does it simply refer to geographical leaving, or does it also encompass emotional and psychological leaving? It is a common and difficult question that many Christians face. In the following translated article, originally published on the public WeChat account of Green Olive Books, the authors put forth their understanding of what this means in a Chinese context, arguing that “leaving” is a prerequisite to a happy marriage.