Tuesday, November 18, 2008
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
To My Dearest Sister Jun Hui
本文版权由咸盐拥有，转载请注明作者和出处 link http://www.peacehall.com/forum/200805/zj2008/35110.shtml主题：不 要 为 明 天 忧 虑
“不 要 为 明 天 忧 虑 。 因 为 明 天 自 有 明 天 的 忧 虑 。 一 天 的 难 处 一 天 当 就 够 了 。”太6：34
忧虑，是缺乏安全感，对可能的困难感到力不能胜，这常常集中在生存问题上。
在世俗的、物质方面的需要上信靠神，是最基本的学习；在这方面学好了，就可以在凡事上信靠神。
在这方面，主耶稣批评我们是“小信的人”（太6：30）。“小信”不是不信，也是也不是坚信；不是对神看顾我们的“能力”缺乏信心，而是对神看顾我们的“应许”缺乏信心。
因为，生活上的需要，是非常具体、紧迫的，而神又常常不是按我们要求的时间、地点、内容、方式，回应我们的祷告，似乎生活的需要是“务实”的，神的应许是 “务虚”的，故在我们的需要和神的看顾之间，形成极大的张力。我们会感到，神的看顾不解燃眉之急，或，远水不解近渴。
对于基督徒而 言，神是信实的，是慈爱的，是永远不误事的。学习在生活的需要上信靠神，唯一的办法是，紧紧地抓住神的应许、坚决地依靠他，“不要怕，只要信”（可5： 36），“信”（而不是“感”）字当头，我们就能开始经历他。敬畏《圣经》、勤读《圣经》、恒切地祷告，是必不可少的。另外，多读传道人的传记、他人的见 证，也会大有帮助。
主耶稣关于不要忧虑的教导，是邀请同时生活在属天和属地两个世界的张力之中的信徒，安息在天父的怀中。这是他赐下的一条释放我们的原则，而不是增加一条使我们忧虑的律法。
不要忧虑，总意就是：面对每一天的难处，靠着神的恩典，我们尽力做我们能做的一切；但把事情的结果，交托给神，不为事情的结局害怕、担忧。即，谋事在人，成事在天。但要谨记：这个“天”是爱我们的、看顾我们的、我们在天上的父亲！
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
There will be earthquakes in various places
3As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, 4"Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?" 5Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
~ Mark 13:3-8 (New International Version)Sunday, June 1, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Global Day of Prayer Malaysia
"If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chron. 7:14
Monday, April 7, 2008
Cherry Blossoms (Sakura)
Many thanks to my Japanese friends who sent me these beautiful pictures (Arigato!). Aren't they adorable? I love them.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
for he has no light vs. there is no light in him
During our bible study cell group meeting last Friday, I shared John 11:1~45 with the group. This particular verse is very interesting:
9Jesus answered, "Are there not twelve hours of daylight? A man who walks by day will not stumble, for he sees by this world's light. 10It is when he walks by night that he stumbles, for he has no light." (New International Version)
Sounds pretty straight forward huh? but I was prompted to cross-refer this verse with another version of the bible:
9Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. 10But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him. (King James Version)
To me, the last sentence of verse 10 differs greatly between these two versions of bibles. I am more inclined to accept King James Version, having related it to the context of John 11:1~45 which is about faith. We depend on the light of "this world" is like we are depending on our sight. Faith is from within, just like the light in us, we won't stumble even if we face difficulties along our journey of life.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Bitter or Better
Dr. Bill Newman came to our church yesterday and shared God's words with us. And I quoted some of his words below:
"Before God do the supernatural, we must do the natural."
"... don't curse your hurts, because hurts will either make you bitter or better."
"Before God do the supernatural, we must do the natural."
"... don't curse your hurts, because hurts will either make you bitter or better."
Sunday, March 9, 2008
The People's Hearts
When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice;when the wicked rule, the people groan.
~Proverb 29:2
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The King's Heart
The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. ~Proverbs 21:1
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Kunming Charity Golf Outing
This is a free advertisement for SIL East Asia Group:
Kunming Charity Golf Outing At Spring City Golf and Lake Resort,
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May 16, 2008
18 holes shotgun starts at 1:30 pm
The Purpose:
To support bilingual education amongst ethnic minorities in China. Minority children suffer academically relative to their Han Chinese counterparts because the textbooks and exams take little account of their different cultural background and their lack of fluency in the national language. Bilingual education supports the principle of respect for minority language and culture. It also results in improved health, poverty alleviation, citizenship teaching, and reduction of gender inequalities. Proceeds will go to support literacy programs for minority children and adults.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Slow! Penguins Crossing!
This very interesting picture was taken at Oamaru, New Zealand, during our trip there in Oct.2006. NZ, pure beauty.
Note: All the scenery pictures featured in this blog were taken in NZ.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Happy Chinese New Year
Dear Chinese Readers,
I wish you a happy and blessed Chinese New Year (some say Lunar New Year) ... Oh, sure, a Prosperous one as well. :D
I wish you a happy and blessed Chinese New Year (some say Lunar New Year) ... Oh, sure, a Prosperous one as well. :D
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Absolute Needs
This morning I read this meaningful daily devotional article.
I would like to share it with you:
I would like to share it with you:
From our first breath until our last, we have few truly essential needs. Without oxygen, we would perish in minutes. We must have food and water. Our bodies, when exhausted, require rest. And in harsh weather, we must seek shelter. So, while we are needy creatures, our basic needs are few.
When it comes to our wants, however, there seems to be no limit. Indeed, the entire advertising industry is devoted to expanding our “needs.”
... read more http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb.shtml
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Who is Gulshan Esther?
Many of us Christians should have experiences of Jesus's healing at certain points of our life. At least I do. As I googled on this (being curious) of other Christians' testimony about His healing, I found this very inspiring story of Gulshan Esther.
Esther was born in 1952 to a wealthy and prominent family of Jhang in the Punjab, Pakistan. At the age of six months she became ill with Typhoid Fever and was thereafter paralyzed on her left side. At the age of 14, in the search for a cure for her paralysis, her father brought her to England to see a specialist, who declared her beyond healing and recommended prayer. From England Esther proceeded directly on a pilgrimage to Mecca with her father and two maids. Despite many prayers and great faith, on this Hajj Esther was disappointed not to have been healed, but her faith in Allah never wavered.
read more of her ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulshan_Esther
Esther was born in 1952 to a wealthy and prominent family of Jhang in the Punjab, Pakistan. At the age of six months she became ill with Typhoid Fever and was thereafter paralyzed on her left side. At the age of 14, in the search for a cure for her paralysis, her father brought her to England to see a specialist, who declared her beyond healing and recommended prayer. From England Esther proceeded directly on a pilgrimage to Mecca with her father and two maids. Despite many prayers and great faith, on this Hajj Esther was disappointed not to have been healed, but her faith in Allah never wavered.
read more of her ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulshan_Esther
Monday, January 14, 2008
When you feel like giving up...
The Chinese sentences of the picture mean:When you feel like giving up, think of her perseverance.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Bless and be Blessed.
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
~ Proverbs 3:7-10
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Even better than the wonder drugs?
http://www.natureswellnessoils.com/groilbe.html
The Benefits of Grapeseed Oil:
• Grape seed oil is reputed to contain plentiful antioxidants, as well as to lower cholesterol levels.
• Its healthful qualities have been appreciated for over 100 years.
• High in antioxidants, Grapeseed Oil contains Vitamin E, and a group of bioflavonoids known as procyanadins.
• Grapeseed Oil is a polyunsaturated oil that is rich in linoleic acid. One of two essential fatty acids that the human body can not produce.
• Grape seeds derive their medicinal effects from compounds called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins have demonstrated antioxidant activity and are believed to play a role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of elastin-two critical proteins in connective tissue that support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle.
• Results from a number of studies indicate that grape seed may be useful in relieving a number of conditions including vision difficulty, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, varicose veins, cancer, premenstrual syndrome, dental cavities, and variety of circulatory disorders.
• It does not aggravate acne, and is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues due to its essential fatty acid content, which is important for skin and cell membranes. Its slightly astringent nature may also help tone the skin.
The Benefits of Grapeseed Oil:
• Grape seed oil is reputed to contain plentiful antioxidants, as well as to lower cholesterol levels.
• Its healthful qualities have been appreciated for over 100 years.
• High in antioxidants, Grapeseed Oil contains Vitamin E, and a group of bioflavonoids known as procyanadins.
• Grapeseed Oil is a polyunsaturated oil that is rich in linoleic acid. One of two essential fatty acids that the human body can not produce.
• Grape seeds derive their medicinal effects from compounds called proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins have demonstrated antioxidant activity and are believed to play a role in the stabilization of collagen and maintenance of elastin-two critical proteins in connective tissue that support organs, joints, blood vessels, and muscle.
• Results from a number of studies indicate that grape seed may be useful in relieving a number of conditions including vision difficulty, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, varicose veins, cancer, premenstrual syndrome, dental cavities, and variety of circulatory disorders.
• It does not aggravate acne, and is purported to have regenerative and restructuring virtues due to its essential fatty acid content, which is important for skin and cell membranes. Its slightly astringent nature may also help tone the skin.
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