Metamorphosis Under the Pandemic

By:Alice Cheng Within the first week of 2022, the new variant Omicron has caused an average of more than one million new confirmed cases per day in the world. Omicron has hit hard on our social life, economy, and our mental health. Omicron is beyond our control but we can seek sharp changes under adversity, like the metamorphosis of a butterfly! Stay Calm It’s natural to feel anxious during the pandemic. Here are some suggestions to relieve our pressure: Be selective when you read the information about the pandemic. Don’t get stuck in a dead end. Be flexible and gentle in dealing with people and things. Go outside

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Honoring and Cherishing Marriage

Helen Man marriage today In 2010, 39% of Americans thought traditional marriage (union between one man and one woman) was “outdated”. Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide in 2013, American views on marriage have declined rapidly. According to Gallup Poll: Americans are gradually accepting same-sex marriage. In 2011, only 48% of Americans approved of same-sex marriage but the percentage jumped up to 70% in 2021. Views on the value of legal marriage have changed as well: Americans now believe that marriage is not important, and cohabitation is acceptable. As for divorce, 79% of Americans now believe that divorce is normal (vs. 69% in 2011) As

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The Great Telescope & The Mighty God

Timothy Tin While the world was under the threat of the Omicron variant, the most advanced telescope was launched into space on December 25, 2021. Titled James Webb Telescope, it employed the latest technology after twenty five years of design and production costing ten billion USD. It weighed 6.2 tons, approximately half the weight of the Hubble Space Telescope (which weighed 11 tons), but its diameter is five times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope! The James Webb Telescope is also situated at 1.5 million kilometers from earth. If it experiences any technical difficulty, there is no way technicians can be dispatched for repair. Thus, the telescope’s design

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The “Micro-life” Perspective

Alice Cheng A linear life trajectory follows the stages of age: doing well in school, finding a good job, getting married and having children, retiring, and enjoying old age. This model of life focuses on the values and goals on fulfilling responsibilities, seeking security and success, and believing that one can truly enjoy life after having wealth and retirement. The focus of the “micro-life” perspective, however, lies in the pursuit of balance and the life you want to live and living in the moment. Micro-life Micro-life is to plan and distribute your top priorities and desires. There’s no need to wait until retirement. Don’t let long hours of

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Back on the Right Path

歐珮嫻 When we let go of ourselves and surrender our lives to the Lord, He will lead us. I was wandering in faith and was grateful that finally the Lord Jesus has become the Savior of my life. Now I don’t need to go to the priest for confession, because I can go directly to the Lord, and in Him, I am filled with comfort and encouragement. Finding the Purpose of Life Not long after graduating from university and started working, I was promoted to supervisor, and things seemed to go well. In reality, my life at that time was only work: going to work, getting off work,

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The Vaccine Pass & the Ticket to Heaven

Timothy Tin Since the menacing coronavirus began its threat two years ago, many nations seem to have brought it under control with the rollout of vaccinations. Many nations began to legislate regulations that require travelers or anyone entering indoor spaces to show their proof of vaccinations. Though there were some pushbacks and criticism of this governmental overreach, this is steadily becoming the norm of many countries. Ever since the WHO used Greek letters to label the coronavirus and its variants, we know that this virus will be with us indefinitely, thus turning mass vaccinations and the rollout of vaccine proofs as the new normal! In our pre-Covid times, all

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Renew! Refresh!

Helen Man Reflection It has been two years since the outbreak of Covid. We have lost millions of lives and hundreds of millions of people have been infected. And we are still not out of the woods. After the Delta variant, Omicron has become a new variant of great concern. Countries around the world have swiftly responded with tightened travel restrictions and safety measures. Praise God for His provision of the vaccines, the boosters, and despite the turbulent situation on earth. “It is a land the Lord your God cares for; the eyes of the Lord your God are continually on it from the beginning of the year to

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Toronto STM 2022 Jan News & Prayer

Toronto Short Term Mission Training Center Evangelism & Training Prayer Items  Pray for the Fall courses from January to April: “The Image of God and Personal Evangelism” and “Weekend 3-Month Special Topics” January 15 – March 19 (Saturdays) – 3-Month Special Topics Weekends: January 15, 22 & 29 – Preaching to Family Members in Illness February 5, 12 & 19 – How to Face and Deal with Ancestor Worships March 5, 12 & 19 – The Difficulties and Solutions to Personal Care Ministry Pray that the Lord will move believers to actively enroll in the above courses, work tirelessly to spread the gospel, and be vigilant and wait

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Post News report 2022:The protracted battle of Covid-19 Pandemic

Author: Kenneth Li “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I give not as the world gives.  Let not your hearts be troubled, and let not be afraid.” (John 14:27) At the beginning of the new year, I wish you all peace, joy, health and blessings in 2022! “Happy New Year, End to the Pandemic soon !” When relatives and friends bid farewell to the old year and exchange blessings of the New Year, I also would like to wish everyone a happy new year. Anxiety and distress caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic has deeply enveloped the world. It has been 2 years since the

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Diary: Street Evangelism in China Town

Woon Yuen Cheng, Missionary, PhD, Director Pro Tem Vancouver Short Term Mission Centre 11/6/2021 First thing in the morning, looked out from my window, cloudy but no rain. Today is street evangelism day in China Town. It has been two years since our last team street evangelism. Awaiting in high spirit. One more time standing at the main hall of Christ Church of China, I have lots of memory. This used to be where we gathered before taking off to distribute our “Truth Monthly” every first Saturday of the month before the pandemic. This is the same place where we gathered, prayed, gave blessing, before taking off to

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