Tag: Relationships
Opening the Door to Reconciliation
Those I interviewed in China… expressed repeatedly that holding tight to these unexamined views of themselves and their positions was a big hindrance in reconciling relationships. Yet, as their mindsets shifted, a door to potential reconciliation opened.
Heart vs Surface-level Reconciliation
Pursuing heart-level reconciliation can be hard, humbling work. A labor of love. Yet when our love is infused with God’s love—our source of strength to reconcile—we can persevere in the process.
Being a Family in China’s New Era
An interview with a Christian family navigating the changes and challenges of China today.
Peacemaking in China
Beginnings
People shared their conflict stories, how they viewed face issues (saving, giving, and losing face), the hindering impact of face on reconciliation, and how God enabled them to set aside face to apologize and forgive…They have demonstrated that conflict resolution and relational restoration in face-saving cultures is possible!
Enduring Friendship
When our friendship storyline is out of step with the larger cultural narrative, whether in China or in the West, how do we as the body of Christ continue to build bridges of understanding?
A Love Story from China
Everyone loves a love story. In this video from 7G-TV, we meet two young Christians who struggled with the meaning of real love and whether a loving marriage is possible.
Does Christian Faith Affect Parenting?
An associate researcher in sociology asked the question, “Does Christian Faith Affect the Way of Parenting?" This article from the Christian Times discusses his findings.
The Puzzling Issue of Abandonment of Children with Disabilities
The situation of parents of disabled children in China is undoubtedly complicated, with a variety of factors at play.
“Forced Marriage” and Spring Festival
A Christian Film Maker Explores the Pressure on Young People
An interview with Christian film maker Geng Haiying about his recently released documentary highlighting the problem of “forced marriages” in Chinese society today.
My Husband Gambles—What Should I Do?
Pastoral advice for helping a spouse with a gambling addiction.