Happy Veterans Day! “Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.” — Proverbs 3:16-17 GUEST ARTIST Grace Yu Explore More by TOPIC | BIBLE BOOK | AUTHOR
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It is clear in the story of the Ten Commandments, the importance of being obedient to God. To trust and obey is a key factor to a successful Christian lifestyle for blessed are those who obey God! Submission should be a result of “love”, and yet the world often makes us submit out of “fear”, […]
David F. Wells wrote in his book titled “God in the Wasteland”: “We have turned to a God that we can use rather than to a God we must obey; we have turned to a God who will fulfill our needs rather than to a God before whore we must surrender our rights to ourselves. […]
No matter how old we are, Does the pure and innocent child still lives in our hearts? God is pleased by those with pure of heart, so I decided to draw a boy who is holding a gigantic magical box in his hands, filled with God’s treasures inside, of such abundance, splendor, glory, and satisfaction! […]
Sometimes we are in a quandary alone. It is like walking alone in the dark night, with no indicators, nor clear visions. We may only have a vague direction.
On the road, we may feel optimistic sometimes and anxious at other times.
We may wonder, how far should I go? Is this the right direction? When can I take a break?
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 ARTIST Rosemarie Chiu Explore More by TOPIC | BIBLE BOOK | AUTHOR
A person named Musk from Los Angeles was worth hundreds of millions of dollars in his early 30s. The media and public were very curious about how he accumulated so much wealth in just a few years. In an interview, Musk said that right after he graduated from college, his future self came to him […]
“He has made everything beautiful in its time….” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). We are often told to be patient with God as His timeline is different from what we envision. Our heavenly father has his timing, and He knows the best schedule for His work! I have always been an impatient person who gets anxious quickly. Most […]
A well-known psychological experiment demonstrates how body image affects people’s self-esteem. In the experiment, the makeup artist fashioned a distinctive scar on the subject’s face and then secretly erase the scar without them knowing the mark is removed. Participants are then arranged to interact face-to-face with strangers. Interestingly, most of the participants reported that they […]
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 ARTIST Daniel Li Explore More by TOPIC | BIBLE BOOK | AUTHOR
As an immigrant living overseas, the environment I’m in is sometimes challenging. Without families around me, fears and depression often gravitate me into a low tide of helplessness. What we can do at that moment is to focus on God. We must believe that the Lord will protect us in the hardest time and overcome […]
Save for the future – the well-known wisdom has also been taught to us in the Bible more than two thousand years ago. Today may be a good time to revise your financial plan. What do you think? 🙂 “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.” – Proverbs […]
“Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” – Proverbs 16:32 ARTIST Daniel Li Explore More by TOPIC | BIBLE BOOK | AUTHOR
When being attacked or challenged at work, meditating God’s Word brings the best comfort and discernment. “The wicked are waiting to destroy me, but I will ponder your statutes. To all perfection I see a limit, but your commands are boundless.” (Psalm 119:95-96) My LORD, please help me be able to ponder on your eternal […]
Growing up in a society that emphasizes academic success, I had been trained to make plans to conquer various exams and tests. Fortunately, I have enjoyed the planning process quite a lot. It is often like playing games to think of goals, determine a scope, set deadlines, and break down significant milestones into smaller actions. […]
When we encounter life challenges, we often seek human wisdom to resolve the issues and don’t think about asking God for help until we are desperate. Yes, humans are smarter and more knowledgeable than other creatures, but our intelligence does not measure up to God’s wisdom. Since young, I am very used to counting on […]
The thought God gave us is thoughts of peace and not of evil. God does not like disputes. However, as Christians, how should we resolve conflicts in our workplace? For me, when coming to resolve disagreements, I often deal with people’s feelings first. I believe that emotion is the most critical factor affecting team productivity […]
Jack Ma hopes that Alibaba is perceived to be a “good” company by society and consumers. What is a “good” company? One that has accountability, responsibility, and goodness. Who can really have “goodness”? “There is none good but One, that is, God.” (Mark 10:18b) — Sandra Liu Explore More by TOPIC | BIBLE BOOK | […]
What is your view on “debt”? While some people see debt as a necessary evil, a tool to help meet personal objectives, others try to block it out completely. People may have different opinions on the topic of debt, but not everyone fully understands the effect of being in debt. Research in psychology and social […]
It is said that the greatest asset of life is companionship. So, who or what is the best companion in our life? Many people think pets are the most loyal companions. I am a dog lover. Growing up with my dog before my siblings were born, I thought dogs are the best companion for human […]