‘Shanghai 上海’ Archives
Sister Mary Pan: My Mother’s Question »
One of my favorite verses from the Bible is taken from John 3:16 “For this is how God loved the world: he gave his Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.”(New Jerusalem Bible) I often tell myself that even God does not withhold his only beloved son to the world, how then could I cling onto my [...]
Sister Anna Yang: My Faith Was Greatly Strengthened »
I was baptized as a Catholic when I was a baby. My grandfather was a devout Catholic and he led our entire family to embrace the Catholic faith. Growing up as a Catholic did not necessary mean that I was strong in my faith then. It was during the time of the Cultural Revolution when I was only 6 years old that my young faith in God slowly took [...]
Sister Clare Ren: My Story »
My favorite verse in the Bible is found in Psalm 131:2, “Instead I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother’s arms, so my heart is quiet within me.” (GNT) I like to use this Psalm to help me in my prayers. In His presence, I come before Him as His child, dedicated to Him and trusting Him. Family Devotion The [...]
A Celebration of God’s Grace: Looking Back and Ahead »
SHANGHAI: “Ours is a partnership that, under God, has brought blessing and life and hope — dare I say — to millions of people all round the world.” This was a remark made by Rev Robert Wiebusch, Chairman of UBS Asia Pacific Area Board, referring to the Bible ministry partnership between the China Christian Council and the National [...]
Elder Fu Xianwei: The Bible directs my path »
A testimony of faith by Elder Fu, Chairman of China's Three-Self Patriotic Movement I was born in Shanghai and grew up in a Christian family. Beginning from my grandmother, I am the 3rd generation Christian. My grandmother was a devout Christian; she would cherish the household's only Bible, a hardcover one in Chinese Union Version, and [...]
