Changing Cultures ~ From One Extreme to Another September 26, 2020 Is the US changing cultures, exchanging one extreme for another? From hyper-individualism to toxic tribalism. How should believers respond?
4 Steps to Redeem the Culture War September 19, 2020 The US is witnessing a cultural shift that feels like a culture war. How should Christians respond? Discover 4 steps to redeem the opportunity.
The Bible Speaks to All Cultures June 26, 2019 The Bible speaks to all cultures–guilt/innocence, honor/shame, and fear/power. Many of us need our eyes opened to “other culture” references in Scripture.
How to Recognize Different Cultures: Guilt, Shame, and Fear June 19, 2019 Many models exist to help us understand different cultures. The guilt/shame/fear model explains why a culture functions the way it does.
Honor: What Everybody Wants May 29, 2019 In the West, we call it prestige, recognition, respect, or admiration. The rest of the world calls it honor. Wanting honor is universal.
Cross-Cultural Communication: Face Is Crucial May 22, 2019 Cross-cultural communication can seem as if you’re hiding in clouds trying to talk with someone you can neither hear nor see. Concern for face is crucial.
Ancestor Worship and Chinese Believers May 15, 2019 Traditional ancestor worship is the norm for many Chinese families. How can believers be faithful both to Christ and to their families?
Cultural Responses to Christian Conversion May 8, 2019 The cultural responses to Christian conversion are often different in individualist and collectivist cultures. Why and how can Christians help?
Cultural Significance: Is It WE or ME? May 1, 2019 What’s the cultural significance of WE over ME? Not knowing can lead to wrong assumptions, hurt feelings, and misreading Scripture.
Cultural Differences Beyond the Front Door April 25, 2019 Living in Hong Kong was my 13-year course in cultural differences. There I discovered similarities between Chinese and biblical culture.