Christian Living

I grew up in a family where we avoided conflicts. If we were unhappy, we would keep it to ourselves. If we were to bring anything up, it would be done in an indirect way. If the conflict reached a crisis point, either people would walk away and not let…

ACR: Thank you Jane for taking the time to answer our questions! Firstly, who is the conference for? The P&A conference is aimed primarily at women and men in vocational ministry, but other Christians are most welcome to attend, and do come…

Until recently I hadn’t thought much about Advent or preparing our family for Christmas. A few years ago we realised this would be our first Christmas with a child who could actually understand what was going on. So, we wanted to think more about…

Christmas was never a thing in my childhood. Growing up in a small town in Jilin Province, Northeast China, Christmas was not part of our yearly celebration. I was only introduced to Christmas through vague references in Western movies. From…

Amy, thanks for sharing with the ACR on the topic of Advent. Why do you consider this an important season to mark in our homes as well as our churches? Advent serves as a reminder to us and those around us of our Saviour’s birth, without which we…

“Will you be closer to Christ because of this Christmas, or further away? Will your heart be softer to him or more callous? Will more fog lie between your eyes and his face, or will you see him with greater clarity and savour him with greater fervour?”[1]…