By Chang Zhi Brothers and sisters: Glad to write to you! I have met some problems and hardships in my life recently. Although I know from theory that they are trials and refinements from God, which are good environments for me, I’m still afraid of them a lot. What should I do to face them fearlessly? Jia Yin Sister Jia Yin: Hello! Regarding the question you asked, many believers have
By Xiaohui One evening, I set the food on the table and told the children to dig in. After glancing at the dishes, the boy frowned. I could see that he disliked them, but I thought: You are always being particular about food. This time, I must make you eat these dishes somehow. So, I said sternly, “Don’t be picky. Your mommy and daddy have said that there is nourishment
Psalm 150:2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 2 Samuel 22:4 I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from my enemies. Psalm 119:171 My lips shall utter praise, when you have taught me your statutes. Psalm 117:2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endures for
By Jiaoxin Liu Meng bought some daily necessities at the supermarket, and as she was walking home, she passed an open-air restaurant, a place she used to come often. As she watched the busy waiter shuttling between the tables, she couldn’t help but think of what happened a few years ago … The city’s neon-lit streets, the open-air table in the corner, the dishes and wine glasses on the table,
By Huanxin Firstly, we must possess a God-loving heart, be able to be considerate toward the Lord’s will, be of one mind with the Lord in all things, and work hard to be the Lord’s intimate. The Lord Jesus said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment” (Matthew 22:37–38).
By Xiaohui The little boy said to me, “Auntie, you look so angry. Isn’t your head feeling as if it’s ready to burst? Haha!” This was one of the awkward situations that I encountered when I had just started work as a babysitter. The little girl called me, saying: “Auntie…. My elder brother and I both miss you. When will you come here? We’ll be good kids, so would you
John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1 Corinthians 10:13 There has no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that you are able; but will with the
When she heard the good news of her friend’s marriage, Qianhui was happy for her. She thought, “So many people tried to introduce a boyfriend for Lili, and all the men’s families had good backgrounds, but she was never satisfied. Now she’s getting married, so her husband’s family must be very well off.” On the day of Lili’s wedding, Qianhui woke up early to get dressed and do her makeup.
