At my Jan 14th book release party, my Dad prayed a moving prayer of blessing and dedication for 'Changing Normal: Break Through Barriers to Pursuing Peace in Relationships.' Thank you,...
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A pastor and an elder of a local church in China had not spoken to each other for four months. My heart ached when I heard this news. In John...
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What does your typical apology sound like? The story I share here is taken from Chapter One, page 18 of my book, Changing Normal: Break Through Barriers to Pursuing Peace...
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If you are unaccustomed to initiating conversations about conflict issues, you might feel nervous, scared, or anxious when considering such an action. Perhaps everything in you cries out “Leave!” or...
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One of my passions is to connect people to useful resources. Thus, I have a series of posts introducing various US- and Taiwan-based organizations that specialize in biblical peacemaking, communication,...
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In a face-saving culture, neither giving authentic apologies nor proactively communicating about conflict are for the faint of heart. Many of those I interviewed in China recognized “that true strength...
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An important aspect of Chinese culture is giving face to others. Giving face is valued and seen as an appropriate action to take when conflict surfaces. We are expected to...
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What’s the big deal about face? Many of my non-Asian colleagues have a hard time wrapping their heads around this question. On the flip side, when conversation turns to the topic...
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A church brother deeply offended you, so you find a reasonable excuse to step down from serving together with him on the worship team. You figure life would be easier...
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Are you new to biblical peacemaking and wondering where to start? Whether you are navigating your own conflict or coming alongside someone else in conflict, I highly recommend reading Ken...
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