Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we start a new series called Unveiled: What the Old Testament has to say about Jesus. This episode is the introduction where we clear up common misconceptions on this topic. Verses from today’s show: Luke 24:25-27, 44-45 John 5:39-47 Acts 26:22-23 Heb. 11:24-26 John 8:56 ? 56 I Peter 1:10-11 Links/Resources: David Murray, Jesus on Every Page: 10 Simple Ways
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] 2Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. 3And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. 4Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5You know that he appeared in order
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] I may be slightly biased, but I personally am so excited to share this week’s ask a…tourist because… *drum roll*… it’s with my mom, Gloria! So, I’ll pretend I don’t know…but what brings you to China? This particular time I am coming to China to my daughter’s (your!) graduation. She is finishing up her master’s in International Relations from UIBE. However, my friend Julie and I are also going
Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we have a conversation with TJ and Jenni Johnson, co-founders of the Middle Kingdom, on what the Middle Kingdom is. Verses from today’s show: Romans 7:15-20 Links/Resources: The Middle Kingdom The Bible Project on the Kingdom Graeme Goldsworthy, The Goldsworthy Trilogy Worship Central, Pray City Church Check out this episode!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:1 For those of us with faith in Christ Jesus, this revelation should reduce us to joyful weeping. Such potent words as justified, faith and peace are so often used in Scripture that we are prone to overlook some of their implications and significance. Let us examine this
A few weeks ago I talked to my friend, TJ, about life as an international student. If you missed that blog, you can find it at here. This week I decided to turn the tables and catch up with my friend Grant, an international school teacher, with amazing experiences from around the world. Let’s jump right in and ask an international school teacher! Well, to start us off, where and
Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we explore what the Bible has to say about questions raised by the application of the spiritual disciplines. Verses from today’s show: Psalms 46:10 Matthew 6:1-15 Matthew 11:28-30 James 5:16 Links/Resources: Dallas Willard The Spirit of the Disciplines Richard Foster Celebration of Discipline David Mathis Habits of Grace Check out this episode!
[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text] Last week I got to talk to Angel about life as a commuter, which you can read here. This week I caught up with my friend, Jessica, to talk about a different component of life in Beijing: roommates. Let’s Ask a…Roommate! To start this conversation about roommates, Jessica, how long have you had a roommate? The first time I had a roommate was when I had
Join the citizens of the Middle Kingdom as we explore what the Bible has to say about the disciplines of engagement. Verses from today’s show: Galatians 5:13 Colossians 3:23-24 Hebrews 6:10 1 Peter 4 Proverbs 3:27 Hebrews 10:24-25 Acts 2:42 1 Thessalonians 5:11 2 Chronicles 20:21 1 Corinthians 10:29 Proverbs 14:13 Links/Resources: iherb –
Living in a huge city, lots of people travel long distances to get to and from work. So for this week I decided to talk to my friend Angel, who has one of longest commutes of anyone I know. Here this week’s Ask a…Commuter: For the baseline question, Angel, how long is your daily commute? About 2.5 – 3 hours total, up from the 0.5 hours total it used