THE OPEN SQUARE / EXPLORE
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An open space for exploring subjects beyond the four corners, and turning that inquiry into writing.
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For international travelers, visiting China has long been perceived as a complex logistical challenge due to rigorous visa protocols, internet firewalls, and linguistic barriers. However, the extension of mutual visa-free entry policies and the rapid digitalization of public administration have fund
An in-depth analysis of 1 Chronicles 29 exploring how King David's voluntary surrender of his personal treasures ignited collective joy, offering profound leadership lessons on sacrificial service over authoritarian control.
An in-depth theological study of Zechariah 4:4–7 exploring how the vision of the golden lampstand and two olive trees delivers weary believers from spiritual burnout, revealing that enduring calling is sustained solely by the unceasing oil of the Holy Spirit.
An in-depth theological overview of the Book of Numbers, analyzing Israel's 40-year journey from Mount Sinai to the Plains of Moab, the replacement of generations, and the enduring faithfulness of God culminative in the bronze serpent and the Cross.
An in-depth commentary on Haggai 1:3-8 exploring how prioritizing personal luxury over God's spiritual temple leads to relentless emptiness in 2026, and how filling our hearts with Scripture first restores true worship.
Taking a three-hour round trip on a rest day is by no means an easy choice to make. Driving an hour and a half one way simply to eat a meal represents a…