Grief

Sometimes the news comes quick. Sometimes the news comes slow. No matter how or when it comes, grief travels in the wake of the news. Grief is heavy, weighty, a burden, especially when it involves someone deeply loved. Grief is not meant to be carried alone. It’s too heavy and may last a while—and that’s ok. That’s what family and friends are for, to share the load. Jesus stood outside the tomb of his friend and wept but He did not weep alone. It was a deep, human moment. “ Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted ” (Matt 5:4). If anyone knows how we feel in grief, it’s Him. But His grief did not linger long, as at the mention of his name, Lazarus came forth. We are not meant to dwell in grief, but should leave room enough for it. Let it run its course. Like the song says, “ Every Storm Runs Out Of Rain .” Another song says, “ The storm We will dance as it breaks The storm It will give as it takes And all of our pain is washed away Don't cry or be afraid Some things...

Lunar New Year; or, "Chinese New Year"

Betcha didn’t know you were right in the middle of a party, didja? Yep. It started Saturday and will be going for a few more days (at least 15 days).

The party goes by several names, depending on who is observing it; but for simplicity, we will call it “Lunar New Year,” and focus on the “Chinese New Year.” Be encouraged to do some reading on this because the event is ancient and celebrated by many cultures. Regardless, the celebration is also family oriented, including reunion dinners among so many other meals marking opportunities of starting fresh.

No matter “who” celebrates “where,” the Lunar New Year celebrations are intensely spiritual starting from the days of preparation when familiar spirits are honored and the evils ones are chased away.

正如有許多的物理定律管理著物質的宇宙,同樣也
有一些屬靈的定律管理著 和神的關係

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