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Reflection on Dancing in Park and Christianity: How to Break the Dilemma of the Gospel Surrounded by Secularization?
Square dance has nothing to do with Christianity. But, it is because they’re too unrelated, they begin to relate in some way.
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Christianity in China Grows Mostly by Need-based Conversion, not Religion Acquisition in Family
Conversion to Christianity from the time of Constantine until the Protestant Reformation relied on social networks and social care to attract believers, but it is not the case in China. Becoming a religious believer in the family is not the most important growth model, but need-based conversion.
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was handcuffed while a city police officeer knelt on his neck.
Why was George Floyd Considered to Be a "Bad Guy"?
George Floyd, 46, did have a criminal record and a really bad one at that. However, this is not Floyd’s life story ends. He was changed because he had met the Lord Jesus, repented of what he had done, and trusted in God.
Picture appealing against domestic violence
Real Case: Story of a Pastor's Ex-wife Who Suffered Domestic Abuse
A wife of a pastor suffered from domestic violence for years. She said, \"I see no love in him. It is all lies, immorality, vanity, and self-righteousness.\" Then she was brave enough to divorce the pastor and shared the sad story.
A health worker, the coronavirus, and a church.
Reflection on Chinese Christians’ Three Responses to COVID-19: Is the Pandemic a Punishment from God?
There have been some weird suggestions, such as in America where COVID patients were told they would be healed by watching TV programmes in which pastors perform healings. Some South Korean pastors believed in God\'s protection of His believers so, therefore, encouraged congregations not to fear infection and therefore continued having on-site gatherings. Apart from that, there have been various responses to the outbreak by the Chinese Christian media. The responses can be categorized into three main types.latest from opinion
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Key Word of Christianity in 2020: "Change"
The word ‘pandemic’ was chosen as word of the year, according to an article issued by the Guardian, "Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com Choose Same Word of the Year: pandemic". Whether the key words of the year are selected or not, it means that this year is destined to be an extraordinary year. For this year, we can use the word "change" to describe the state of the church. The church is constantly changing, changing in its position, denominations, doctrines and theology. Pastors changed the bottom line and attitude. Believers changed churches and beliefs. Society was constantly disappointed and even rejected Christianity. -
Reflection upon Christian Faith Based on Comparison between Rural Churches’ Past and Present
If you want to know the past situation of rural churches, you need to ask rural elderly believers and preachers to get a general understanding from them, and you can also listen to their stories about changes to the church. The reason why rural churches are in their current situation lies in how people have changed. Is the environment changing too fast? Are we getting increasingly sophisticated? -
Reflection on Repetitive Christmas Celebrations: Why Do Churches Refuse Varieties?
In the Church, Christmas is celebrated every year and Christmas performances are arranged every year. Originally, under the religious atmosphere of Christmas, there was true worshiping of God and feelings for Jesus. However, as time goes by, if the form of the celebration hasn’t been changed, the whole event will truly be a ‘form’ only. -
While Churches Gather On-site and Online, Network Technology Training is Still Needed
Churches that have resumed on-site gatherings should provide their congregation with appropriate technical training on how to use network technology. Online churches should also teach more believers how to use various online media tools to ensure they experience a good quality of online services. -
How to Explain Male Believers Being Outnumber by Female in Rural Churches?
Sisters largely outnumber brothers in not only rural churches but also urban churches. Why is there such an imbalance? This question is worthy of consideration. -
Observation, Thoughts on Pressures for the Future Growth of Christianity
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Christianity in the country developed rapidly. In 2007, some scholars estimated that there were 60 or 70 million Christians in China. In a short period of 20 or 30 years, the sharply increasing number of Christians was mainly because of the following reasons. -
From Worries to Joys: I’ve Learnt More of the Lord through Morning Devotion
After more than half a month's passive adherence to my morning devotions, my whole person felt completely different from before. In the past, when I woke up in the morning, things in the world and thoughts from my life flooded my mind like a wave so my mood was not only always sad but also sometimes I was afraid. This feeling has gone now because it has been replaced by the sweetness of my morning meditations. -
How Should Church, Believers Turn for Better During Temporary Closure?
The turning point we need can only be pointed out to us by Him. Let us not waste the time of the whole world and the extremely heavy price paid for all mankind. -
Church Should Be Transparent in Financial Revenue, Expenditure
The greatest proof of the holiness and godliness of the Church should be reflected in financial management. -
Reflection on Dancing in Park and Christianity: How to Break the Dilemma of the Gospel Surrounded by Secularization?
Square dance has nothing to do with Christianity. But, it is because they’re too unrelated, they begin to relate in some way.
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