Everyone Believes!

By Dr. Enoch Kwan Everyone has faith in something. Even non-religious people have faith or belief in something. For example, people believe in money, self or pleasure, etc. I find this statement very true, not only for our relationship with God but true in general with people: Without faith, it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is (God) and believe that He (is so pleased to) reward (with many good gifts) those who seek Him (diligently). (Ref Heb. 11:6) All human relationships require faith, which is, believing in each other. It is impossible to establish a meaningful relationship if

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Struggles between ‘Worry’ and ‘Trust’

Little Wood Some scholars say, “There is always anxiety around even though there may be none in the future.” It is the Chinese wisdom saying.  When we feel ‘losing control’ or facing some uncertainties in the future, we may quickly induce helpless or even already have an elaborate plan.  Whether knowledgeable or skillful, we can’t escape the feeling of ‘anxiety’ and ‘distress.’ Moreover, the anxiety level also depends on our personality and experience, which brings about emotional disturbance. Some may fill a mind with lots of negative thoughts. For example, some very passionate friends would be deeply agitated by things that may not relate to them personally.  Their

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The Reciprocal relationship of Earth and Heaven

October 2022 Little Wood In different stages of life, we may come across friends and relatives of various backgrounds and experiences. We may remember many of the ‘old’ memories about people and events such as the playmates in the neighborhood, classmates during schooling, colleagues in working, circle of interests group, and the networks of family and clans.  All these had shallow or deep levels of relationship but also became part of our memory. Our minds may suddenly turn back to some scenes that were decades ago. We passed through peals of laughter and tears, successes and losses.  The ‘I’ today consists of numerous personal tiny pieces; we may

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[Eyes]

By Little pill Most people understand prophecy as the foretelling of something that will happen. Therefore, prophets are someone who knows about the future.  The bible states “Prophet” is someone God employs to announce God’s message to the intended audience. I always thought the prophet must articulate well to deliver God’s message. Still, the prerequisite of a prophet is not articulation. Instead, it is a submissive heart with an attentive ear, and observant eyes, in humbleness, that receive God’s message clearly and accurately. Last month, we talked about tinnitus, a hearing problem that can lead to deafness, and today, we will talk about eyes. Eyes are often called

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Do not go through your trials in vain

Doctor Luke In my past 30 years of practicing medicine, I have seen many people experience physical or mental suffering. None of us will seek pain by ourselves. We all hope to live a peaceful life. However, trials are a must for everyone, and no one can escape. Trials often come when you and I are least prepared. So what attitude should we have when facing trials? I see trials as an opportunity for change. Many of my patients became Christians when they faced the challenge of illness. Because only in suffering can they know who they are. Each of us is helpless and weak and needs God’s

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Tips of Evangelism – Preaching to Vagrants

Pond Chan I became one of those with negative assets during the 1997 financial turmoil and experienced a sudden change of having nothing overnight.  My heart could not resolve the pain, and the only way out was to seek death or become a “vagrant”.  During this time, I saw the news about “vagrants” and learned that some have unique painful experiences. Some were barristers, entrepreneurs, stars, singers, rich people, celebrities, etc.  It turned out that some of them had experienced significant blows, such as financial, emotional, marriage, family, etc., problems, that they had been traumatized or had nowhere to go, and had become “vagrants” of homeless, cold, and

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The Church and Social Movement in 2020 – a Reflection

Rev. Terence Lau  劉振鎰牧師  There is no doubt that 2020 has been a year of crises. The COVID19 pandemic has caused great havoc in human suffering, world economics, political governance, and human relationship. All these further aggravate the already volatile political landscape worldwide, in North America, Europe and Asia. Much has happened and will continue to happen in the world, in Canada and even more so in some other countries like the United States.   Paul exhorted the Church to “shine like stars in the universe.”(Phil 2:15). Amidst all these crises, great is the challenge to the church to be the salt and light, the prophet, and the

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【Letter from Xiao Jun】 The End of Man is the Beginning of God

Eric Huang Peace to you, brother! You asked me about how I raised my children after I believed in the Lord,  and from today on, I will share some beautiful experiences of interactions we have had with our kids.  We seldom ponder these trivial matters in our everyday life, yet, warmth fills our family because of God’s love. When our daughter A Le was three years old, a sister from our church invited her to be the flower girl at her wedding, and we accepted her invitation for A Le.  However, we were worried because A Le had been shy in public since she was very young and

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【Shoes of the Gospel】Joy to the World? What Is There for the World to Celebrate at Christmas?

Author: Trustworthy Message It is an excellent time for family dinners at Christmas. We can see Christmas lights everywhere since November. I enjoy walking on the streets with my eyes feasting on the decorations. Festive vibes make Christmas joy. This holiday season celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger in the city of Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago, which marked the beginning of a new era in human history. The Old Testament contains over 300 prophecies about Jesus. The prophets had written them hundreds of years before His birth. All these fulfilled prophecies, proving that the birth of the Son of God was not coincidental. Let’s

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【Medicine Life】 Grapefruit Juice

Little Pill Since the article about drug-food interactions, I have a common question: “Can I eat grapefruit or Shatin pomelo when I take cholesterol pills?” Let me explain in more detail and list some of the most common medications here. Grapefruit is a nutritious fruit containing vitamin C and potassium but contains compounds called furanocoumarins.  Seville oranges (often used to make orange marmalade), pomelos, and tangelos (a cross of tangerines and grapefruit) might have the same effect as grapefruit juice. However, the number of furanocoumarins is considerably less in one whole fruit than in freshly squeezed juice (200mL). Interactions occur whether grapefruit is consumed as a whole fruit

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