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从提摩太前书到希伯来书： 写给牧师、以及在信仰上面临挣扎的教会的信
「从提摩太前书到希伯来书：写给牧师、以及在信仰上面临挣扎的教会的信」这一课中，共计有三封指导年经牧师的信、以及一封写给在信仰根基上面临困难的教会的信。这几封以牧养为目的的使徒书信，为带领神百姓之人提供了教义上、策略上的帮助；而希伯来书则表明耶稣基督是至高的救主、是教会的主、并且鼓励读者毫无保留地追求与神更亲密的关系。
Gentle Witness
Years ago, I was hospitalized following a life-threatening, 38-foot fall from a bridge. While I was there, the wife of the man in the next bed stopped to speak to me. “My husband just told me what happened to you,” she said. “We believe God spared your life because He wants to use you. We’ve been praying for you.”
What is Forgiveness?
Recently, in RBC Ministries’ office in UK, we all completed something called a DiSC survey. Through answering a series of questions, we discovered our personality types—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. The aim of such an exercise is to help us understand the way we work and how we can best relate to […]
Prayer of a 21st Century Young Adult
Using the five fingers as a prayer guide. (Thumb—those closest to us) Father, I thank You for those who support me, Who keep me strong in my weaknesses. For my family and friends I pray: Grant them peace in this day and age. Help me grow into the spouse I was made […]
Diet and Prayer
Before the year of 2013 ended, I made my New Year resolution for 2014. I remembered one of the things I wanted to see happen is to be transformed by God to become a woman whose confidence and security come from the Lord, and whose presence brings hope and life to the people […]
In the Storm
In this world so vast, Caught within its strangling grip, Over the horizon, storms that brew, Terrible to behold, more than we knew. It rages on, a wrath so deep, Angry waves form, toss and throw, Watery fingers that would not let go, Nowhere to run, but a depth so cold. Sinking […]
When All Is Well
Last night, I read an encouraging blog that a friend shared on her Facebook wall. It talked about how easy it is to praise God when all is well in life, and how we tend to question God when we are suffering. Then it went on to remind us that God […]
Tonight, I Pray
I wrote this poem as a response to what God showed me during one devotion time. In most of my prayers, I address God as Father. It’s my favorite address of Him, reminding me that I am His child and that I can “plead my adoption into His family as my stronghold” […]
Your choice – To be close or distant?
Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long (Ps 25:4-5). The Psalms have a way of capturing the reality of our human experience. Often, we could […]
Sunrise
There was a magnificent sunrise this morning, but I was too busy to enjoy it. I turned away and became preoccupied with other things. I thought about that sunrise a few moments ago, and I realize I lost an opportunity for worship this morning.
Facing life’s unanswerable questions
In a sense, I am a problematic kid. I have many questions. I wonder: What is the purpose of life? Why do we undergo sorrows and pain? If God loves us, why did He take our loved ones, why doesn’t He heal all sick people in the hospital, why are there people […]
Swimming and Church
After not swimming for ages, I enjoyed my recent dip in the pool. The water slid against my skin, bidding me to stay in the pool for a longer time. As I swam, I used my hands and legs to push against the water, propelling myself forward so as to finish the […]
Bolt On Blake
Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake of Jamaica made history when they finished first and second respectively in both the men’s 100-meter and 200-meter race in the 2012 London Olympics. Despite their rivalry on the track, Bolt paid tribute to Blake as a training partner: “Over the years, Yohan has made me a better athlete. He really pushed me and kept me on my toes.” It’s clear that the two spurred each other on to greatness on the track.
Put Your Handphone on Friend Mode
By Vania 22nd of February marks a campaign known as “Friend Mode Day” in Singapore. A group of students recognized that there is a need to give our utmost and undivided attention to our friends when we are with them by putting our phones down. They explain, “Our smart phones have many ‘Modes’ such as […]
Should Christians Date?
By Sean Tong Bubbling to the surface was months of bitterness. They stood opposite each other, not willing to look each other in the eye. Eye contact, if any, was minimal. The conversation was brief and terse. There were some protestations and justifications, but, in the end, they decided to breakup. They had run headlong […]
