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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Squid Game and the Game of Life

Timothy Tin Recently an original Netflix series from South Korea titled Squid Game went on the air on September 17, 2021, and caused a wave of squid game frenzy. In a matter of 17 days, this drama series attracted a whopping 111 million viewers and became Netflix’s most popular series,  toppling the record set by the British period drama Bridgerton. Squid Game’s producer Dong-hyuk Hwang based the show’s premise on his early life’s economic hardship and the huge disparity between the rich and the poor in Korea.  The series speaks of 456 individuals of diverse backgrounds but all heavily in debt, compete in various deadly children’s games in order to win

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Joy to the World

Pastor Chan Entering December, holiday decorations begin to appear on the streets, and the shops are also ready to usher in a period of peak sales. For the public, Christmas is probably nothing but a holiday of “joy to the world”. Some Christians, under this immense festival atmosphere, may have lost the focus on why the “world” can be “joyful” in this holiday season. In this issue, we will look at the altarpiece by the Italian Renaissance painter Fra Angelico — “Annunciation” — to rediscover the meaning of Christ’s coming to the world. The “Annunciation” is recorded in Luke 1:26-38. The angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she

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The Anxiety of Life

Author: Alice Cheng The fast and efficient metropolitan model has improved people’s materialistic lifestyle, but it also greatly increases our levels of fear and anxiety. In fact, the metropolis represents a combination of desire and fear. Interests and fears dominate the lives of all citizens. Facing change and limitations We often encounter various challenges or adversities in life, including health, education, work, marriage, family, property, unexpected difficulties and setbacks, etc. The busyness of work and a large amount of affairs and information we consume every day are overwhelming. Moreover, we have to deal with the chaotic state of this world, such as natural and man-made disasters, rapid changes

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