Category: Talk about Life

Fear Not, Shepherds! –Luke 2:9-10     By Rev. Richard Choy It is Christmastime! Perhaps you’ve noticed that our TVs are already streaming shows and movies highlighting the spirit of the season. The stores we frequent have festive displays of products to make this time of year memorable. It is the season of good cheer and merry celebrations. It is the season of being thankful for family and friends. It is the season of caring and sharing our blessings. The world is caught up in the spirit of Christmastime, yet deep down, we realize that it is merely a varnish of sentimentality over the way things are.   The reality

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Author: Helen Man Common Phenomena Some criminals defend themselves as victims of child abuse that moulds them into executors of violence. Here are some observations of child psychologists: Children who grow up in a hostile family become hostile adults. Children who have been bullied very often end up having low self-esteem. Growing up in a mean family will cultivate a mean and overbearing person. A violent and formidable family usually raises children of violence or fear. If a child grows up in a family of jealousy, gossiping, and arguments, he will most likely become jealous, doubtful, and scheming. Growing up with kind, loving, reasonable, and trustworthy parents, children

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Author: Helen Man Horrible Depression A few years ago, the father of my daughter’s friend committed suicide due to severe depression. The whole family was filled with sorrow and guilt, especially his wife, a professional mental health counsellor. Her husband’s suicide was a shock to her. Depression is becoming very common but lethal now. Victims may range from the poor and ordinary people to the wealthy and celebrities such as Leslie Cheung from Hong Kong, several movie stars from Korea, Robin Williams, the American comedian, Katherine Spade, the American fashion and handbag designer, etc. World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the worldwide depression rate has increased by 25%

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By Rev. Dr. Enoch Kwan It is not a thesis, but just some loose thoughts are thrown out to invite you to a reflection on the crucial topic in life: ME – who am I First, about my name Chinese parents followed some ancestry rule books to name their children, though this is less practiced. Parents around the world name their children with meaning and hope. Some people may derive their life direction from their names. That is a good reason for names, but why else do we need them? We need to distinguish one person from another, even within a family, because we want to be able

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Author: Rev. (Dr.) Timothy Tin Since the dawn of humankind, men and women have sought physical beauty. As plastic surgery techniques advance, they can reverse aging and revert to one’s youthful days. Due to the expensive cost of these procedures, many plastic surgical procedures are done in Mexico – making it the most popular destination for worldwide medical tourism. It is desirable to Canadian and American citizens because of its proximity. Unfortunately, Mexico’s drug cartel has become so potent that Mexico has turned into a fertile ground for illegal arms trade and drug trafficking. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, drug trafficking generates a profit of 13.6

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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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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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By Dr. Luke “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” (1 Timothy 6:10). In my many years of practicing medicine, the breakdown of relationships because of money gave me chills. I saw the relationship between parents and children and brothers and sisters. They stopped communicating with each other or even went to court because of conflicts in the distribution of wealth. But when you talk to them personally, they have a valid reason to feel they are being mistreated. Therefore, when I divvy up my parents’

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Author: Helen Man Translator: Kim Ng The United Nations General Assembly established October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons which was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991. The holiday is to raise our awareness about the elderly’s well-being. The aging population in the world has been increasing rapidly. In 2016, 8.5% of our population, 617 million people, were in the age of 65 or older. In 2020, this age group has increased to 9.3% of our population with 727 million people. In 2021, 16.5% of the 328 million people, or 54 million people, were over the age of 65 in the United States.

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Author: Solid Road In this issue, we will touch on the depth of the hearts of immigrants from Mainland China, a susceptible and challenging part to discover. Although they advocate the virtues of saints, emphasize spiritual beauty, and respect noble sentiments and noble spirits, their hearts are heavy, and their lives are not accessible. The history of the Japanese invasion, the Chinese Civil War, the political movements at various stages, reform, and opening after the New China founded caused dramatic changes in the social system.  Social competition affected not only one generation but the second and third generations. As a result, people have developed trauma, resentment, bitterness, sadness,

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