Category: Truth Monthly

Glory and Peace

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Luke 2:1-20; focus 2:14 By Pastor Richard Choy  Luke 2 presents us with the beautiful and uplifting story of Christmas. In the opening verses, we read that Caesar had decreed that every person in the Roman Empire go to their ancestral town to register. Among those travelling was a couple named Mary and Joseph, who went to their forebears’ town to register. While there, Mary, who was expecting a baby, gave birth to her firstborn. She wrapped the baby in cloths and laid him in a manger. Shortly after that, an angel appears to the shepherds nearby, announcing the baby’s birth and explaining to them the meaning of

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Can I Forgive Someone If They Don’t Ask for Forgiveness?

Good Questions, Truth Monthly

——Yes, because it is the mark of a great and clement soul to pardon an offence Wyatt Graham Christians sometimes debate whether we can forgive someone who does not ask for forgiveness. Many reasonably infer that if God forgives only those who seek his mercy, why would we hold to a different standard? Others stress God’s forbearance, namely, his mercy in passing over sins because of the cross. They point out that love covers a multitude of sins (1 Pet. 4:8). The two sides often talk past each other. I believe the reason lies in a loss of moral categories. As Alasdair MacIntyre observed, we still use the language of

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How can our youth face the era of rapid change and uncertainty?

Generation Z, Truth Monthly

By Maria Yee-man Yau A friend recently posed a pressing question: “As an Educational Researcher, Maria, what advice would you give to young people about preparing for the increasingly uncertain and volatile world shaped by AI?” This question, while challenging, is incredibly relevant in today’s rapidly changing world. Yes, the world has become increasingly unpredictable and turbulent since the dawn of the 21st century. We’ve experienced wave after wave of turmoil—9/11 and its aftermath, the 2008 financial crisis, and the unprecedented COVID pandemic—each upending our societies both socially and economically. To make matters worse, we face overwhelming global concerns like climate change, aging demographics, ongoing geopolitical tensions, trade

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A New Chapter in Canada’s Spiritual Heritage The Inauguration of the National Day of Prayer for Canada

Generation Z, Truth Monthly

By Pastor Maymie Lau   Uniting a Nation in Prayer and Hope On July 12, I attended the Inauguration of the National Day of Prayer for Canada. This historic event unfolded across the country, one that will shape the nation’s spiritual and cultural landscape for generations to come. The visionaries behind the National Day of Prayer for Canada sought to create not merely a date on the calendar, but a movement —one that would inspire generations of Canadians to recognize the importance of praying for Canada, acknowledging the faithfulness of God and Jesus as Lord over this nation. July 12  was chosen as the numbers 7 and 12

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Your Answer to Jesus’ One Question Defines Your Life

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By Joanna Ng Imagine this: A young man walks through the mall, holding hands with his fiancée. Suddenly, they encounter several of his old colleagues. Caught off guard and awkward when asked to introduce the woman beside him, he hesitates and replies, “Oh… this is my sister.” In that moment, he denies his love for his loved one and invalidates their relationship. One day, Jesus asked His disciples. Matthew 16:15-16, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” The disciples’ answers were cautious. “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” They avoided their declaration of Jesus’ place

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【Interesting Adventures】Cherish Your Loved Ones

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Author: Ancy Lee Translator: Pius Lee In recent days, I entertained special nostalgia about several members of my family. Hereafter, allow me to share them. Boldly pray for grandpa In the February issue titled “Mom braved the oceans to seek her parents”, I mentioned the anecdote that I prayed at my grandfather’s hospital bed for his healing. It was unthinkable that it was both my second and last opportunity to see him. My mind still had a clear and vivid recollection of his aged, frail, slim, and pale face accentuated by his sophisticated spectacle’s golden frame. Nonetheless, I am grateful that I am privileged to grab hold of

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Working hard to live forever

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“Whoever believes in me shall live.” John 11:17-27, 43-44. By Rev. Richard Choy As we, Christian believers, recently anticipated Easter Sunday, I was thinking about what would be an effective way to talk about the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which we celebrated on that day, just as we do today. I came across a documentary entitled “Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever” (Netflix). It is a documentary about Bryan Johnson, a man. The documentary is the story of Johnson’s ongoing journey to extend his life, to turn back the hands of time and its physical effects on his body. While most of us age and naturally

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God’s Creation of Life & Man’s Choice of Death

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Author: Timothy Tin Everyone has the freedom to choose; however, this freedom is limited and conditional. We can all choose what we like and how we do things when the situation or legal constraints bind us. For example, children cannot just take whatever they desire or play wherever they desire; they must obey their guardians and be subject to discipline, teaching, and self-regulation. This is why every child needs to receive the right kind of upbringing and education to be able to make sound choices. When God made man with a breath of life, it awakened the man and gave him an eternal spirit. Man can act on

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The Incredible Transformation of Young Lives Across U-hub            

Exegesis, Generation Z, Truth Monthly

Nicole Wong Why Me? Embarking on the creation of Across U-hub was a challenging and unexpected journey. With a professional background in photography, visual design, and stage production, I found myself in Toronto, encountering many young Chinese Canadians who, despite their material resources and opportunities, were deeply unhappy. Their struggles deeply moved me, sparking a question that would guide my path: how could I help them? At the outset, I had no experience or knowledge of youth ministry, and I was at a loss for where to begin. All I could do was turn to prayer. Miraculously, my prayers were answered. A community of church brothers and sisters

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Home-stay and campus fellowship in Japan

Talk about Life, Truth Monthly, Walk in Japan

Storm Buster Series Pius Chi-Shing Lee   In 1988, I left Oslo for Tokyo on an early morning departure flight on a cold winter day. It was not a direct flight but had a relatively short overlay in Hong Kong. My destination was a small agricultural town in Aichi Prefecture (愛知縣), Central Japan. The last leg of the journey was by train from Tokyo to Aichi. Our plane approached Haneda Airport, Tokyo, around 8:00 pm local time. The vivid impression of a foreigner newly arrived in the megacity of Tokyo was indelible and resonates to this day. As a young man raised in Hong Kong and educated in

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