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基督徒应如何看待和处理占有欲
从负面的角度，占有欲可受误导走向 “贪婪”。在《创世记》3章1-7节，夏娃被诱惑，起了贪婪的占有欲，越了上帝命令的界线，吃了分别善恶的果子得罪了上帝。
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Desire and Lusts?
Desires and lusts are two words that have and do not have relations to each other. While it is true that lust stems from uncontrolled desires, however, lust does not make desires bad.
美佳之窗 His Window 107 (July - September 2024)
人对神，神对人的期待
《路加福音》17章11-19节记载了十位麻风病人期待被医治的史记。因着耶稣的怜悯，十位麻风病人的期待如愿以偿，获得痊愈。然而，在这些痊愈的人中
美佳之窗 His Window 106 (April - June 2024)
Expectations: Good Or Bad
Expectations. It is one important element of life that gets us through life, or disappoints us. To have expectations is almost normal and unavoidable.
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Hope for Our YOUTHS
Growing up in an asian culture, generally youths are frowned upon and always given the perception of having to “prove themselves” before they can be accepted and taken seriously.
美佳之窗 His Window 105 (January - March 2024)
为主重塑下一代
当上一代鼓起勇气跨文化进入年轻人的世界和生命时，需要对圣灵的带领敏锐，明白主的旨意，以真理来教导、引导及劝解他们，以真理坚固他们对主的信心，陪伴他们树立属灵的知识和分辨力。属灵生命培育的最终目的就是要帮助他们成为基督的门徒。
美佳之窗 His Window 105 (January - March 2024)
如何牧养信二代
上一篇文章，我以自身的经验和观察分享了《信二代的困境》，这篇文章，我是根据上一篇《信二代的困境》提出的问题做出回应。
美佳之窗 His Window 105 (January - March 2024)
下一代，有希望？没希望 ？
“希望”，在基督教的认知里，也是充满向往和美好的。由这角度理解，若我们说下一代没有希望，是否也表示我们否认了他们带来美好的能力呢 ？还是说我们对于下一代没有信心，因而失去对他们的希望呢 ？
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RESTART: MISSIONS
Missions or mission work has been the mode through which the gospel spread throughout the world. Take Malaysia for instance, if not for the dedication of the British and European missionaries, Christianity would not be quite like it is today.
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从令如流
每一个基督徒就像一个呱呱坠地的婴孩，从什么都不懂慢慢地学习过敬拜的生活、灵修生活、接受装备，以至成熟到开始参与事奉，最后甚至走入社区分享主爱、领人归主；而那个被我们带领信主的人，就将成为我们负责栽培和造就的对象，使他们也能够成为下一个的“门徒”，继续完成这大使命！
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RESTART: Service to God
There are several Christian cliches that Christians who have been around church long enough will sort of know by heart. Some of it , “Trust in God” or “Let me pray for you” and many more
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The Power of Volunteers
The church serves to build up the people that come into its premises. However, it is also a place where through serving each other, believers find greater fulfilment and purpose in church.
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从义而忠 Faithful Till the End
“从一而忠”这四个字，一看就知道是“从一而终”的谐音，这个成语是形容夫妻关系忠贞不渝、用情专一……
美佳之窗 His Window 103 (July - September 2023)
与人联络
试想，我们的生命中是否也有 “某些人” (或某个民族) 是我们不想将福音传给他们的呢? 又或，“这些人” 悔改信主，我们对他们也嗤之以鼻? 也许，“这些人” 曾经伤害我们，我们甚至期望他们 “下地狱”，又怎么会想以这美好的福音来便宜他们呢! 因此，当我们谈到福音使命，就无法避开与人接触。谈到与人接触，就不单单只是维系表面上的关系，而是应该想到他们正是上帝放在我们生命中的人，要我们把他们引到上帝的面前。
美佳之窗 His Window 100 (October - December 2022)
REMINDER : STARTING FRESH RENEWED WORSHIP
if we profess to be a worshipper, may our lives overflow with the compassion and mercy we sing and proclaim.
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重新起航
参与每一个星期的主日崇拜是非常重要的（尤其是实体的聚会），因为那是上帝与祂子民相会的时刻；上帝借着崇拜向我们显明祂的同在及心意，而我们则以颂赞及感恩来回应祂。
美佳之窗 His Window 101 (January - March 2023)
Close Contact - A Need for the Gospel
As Christians, we are called into a life of being “close contacts” with people of the world.
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Begin From Heart 从心出发
除了重新开始，我 们也需要“从心开始”。让我们 在上帝的面前立志委身，使我们 无论是在个人属灵生活、家庭门 训(信仰传承)、社会的见证和 福音工作，以及教会的敬拜与团 契生活都有更大地突破和成长。
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与真实的自己联系
《约翰福音》1章12节如此说:“凡接纳他的，就是信他名的人，他就赐他们权柄作神的儿女。” 神是满有信实、慈爱的神，借着耶稣基督我们得以称为神的儿女。 (约一3:1)。我们是神的孩子，自然应该从神的眼光来看自己，而不是由人的眼界来鉴定自己的价值。
美佳之窗 His Window 98 (April - June 2022)
Bringing Christ to the Family?
Sometimes being in a close and good family relationship is both a blessing and a hindrance to the gospel.
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独处， 找回自己
独处是神提供给我们的一个机会，容许我们重新确立自己的身份，在 “停顿” 中寻回真正的自己。因此，我认为人若要与自己重新联系，独处是其中一个必要的操练。
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Connect with Yourself
There are many spiritual giants recorded in the Bible. They too faced stringent tests in their lives. What are the secrets of them emerging triumphant over these challenges? I wish to share here the life of Joseph.
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与家联合
我们对家庭的看法和期待是什么呢? 一般上我们都期待家庭是一个温馨有爱的地方。然而，我们同时面对着 “家家有本难念的经” 的现实，每个家庭的问题往往是外人无法理解的。这也是为何许多连续剧都以家庭的问题或纠纷为主题，因为能够引起观众的共鸣。
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Connect with family
May God help us with grace and wisdom to cultivate the beautiful family connectivity, so that we can actively present Christ in our family relationship, and they will give glory to God when they see our good works. ( Matthew 5:16 )
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Connect With Others
Actually, Jonah is just like you and me. Just think, in our life, do we have “some people” to whom we do not want to share the Gospel.
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重新建立生命，真心做门徒
基督教是以关系为导向的信仰，要求我们真心关心信徒的需求，通过与他们建立深刻的关系进行门训，而不是仅仅出于“为你好”的态度进行门训。否则，我们只是在生产活动而不是建造生命使者。因此，让我们从“真心”开始，共同建立基督的门徒。
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Restart : Be & Make Disciples
As Christians, we are all involved in discipleship. It does not suffice to just bring someone to church, and pass off this person to a pastor or church staff to be “disciple-d.”
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线上线下: 基督徒的 hybrid 信仰生活
网络时代的基督徒一方面应该充分利用科技带来的便利多做传福音的 工作。另一方面，也要配合实体信仰生活，探索如何将信仰落实 在生话中。
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与己联系 Connect with yourself
《圣经》中不乏一些属灵伟人也曾经遭遇生活中非常严峻的考验，但他们最终都熬了过来，并得胜有余。他们到底有什么秘诀呢? 这里就跟大家来分享这一位人物——约瑟。
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沟通很难?
我想，若我们积极寻求的是竭力寻求和平的沟通方式，若竭力追求和平是我们沟通的信念与态度，我们必然会冷静地与人沟通，在神的引导下，成为心胸宽阔的人。
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Communication with God Through Technology
As believers, how can we leverage on technology to grow closer to God? As an avid user of technology, this is one area that we as Christians can take advantage of and use these tools blessed to us by God to grow in our love and knowledge of God.
美佳之窗 His Window 97 (January - March 2022)
Connecting with GOD
I hope we can emulate Enoch to faithfully walk and closely connect with God everyday, so that we can live our lives based on His heart’s desires.
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与神连线 Connecting with God
以诺的一生也许并没有什么丰功伟业，但他却活出了美好的灵性与品格，并获得上帝的称许。但愿我们都能够向以诺看齐，与上帝同行，并每一天按着祂的心意来应对生命中的一切。
美佳之窗 His Window 97 (January - March 2022)
上帝的祝福
同样的，我们也不要以为自己成了基督徒，子孙必蒙福。虽然上帝也应许赐福予我们的世世代代，如果下一代没有跟上帝建立关系，这样的福气将不会长久。
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The Blessings of God
In Hebrew, the meaning of ‘blessing’ is ‘granting of special and beautiful things’. God is the blessing Giver. The blessings of God include the blessings of the body, mind and spirit, and also of long life, wealth and authority.
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A Journey of Adaptability
All in all, 2021 has not been a great year, but, it has not hindered the work of God in the church. While many other bigger plans had to be postponed, we took the opportunity to grow in different ways.
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上帝的应许
上帝赐予我们应许的目的就是要我们全心全意地归属于祂，敬畏祂，谨慎遵行祂的话语，并且要单单敬拜，服事祂。可惜我们今天只希望领受上帝的应许和祝福，对祂的话语和旨意却漠不关心；倘若我们不明白上帝的话语，不遵循祂的道，又怎能活在的应许中呢？要上帝的应许何用？
美佳之窗 His Window 93 (January - March 2021)
The promises of God
If we do not understand God’s words, and not follow His way, how can we possibly live in His promises? What’s the use of God’s promises?
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从《申命记》看神的应许
耶稣不拘泥于法利赛人那死板的厚重律法书，相反地带领我们从另一个角度去认识律法，如同保罗说的，我们心里相信就可以称义，口里相信就可以得救。
美佳之窗 His Window 93 (January - March 2021)
上帝的最后通牒（经文：历代志下）
上帝的警告体现了爱，也传递了义。上帝的警告，可以从《圣经》读到，从主日崇拜的讲台听到，打开新闻看到，在大自然感受到，也可从身旁的人得到启发。
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给耶利哥的“哀的美郭书”（Ultimatum）
上帝不隐藏审判世界的消息，若我们听见这从天上来的警告，也是一个悔改转向上帝的机会。只是，听见的人要如何回应?单单惧怕而没有行动吗?以为这是神话故事? 愤怒指责上帝? 诸多顾虑? 或是像喇合那样，听见警告就起了敬畏的心，求告上帝。
美佳之窗 His Window 95 (July - September 2021)
生命出现“卡机”的时刻
人生处于困顿，生命出现 “卡机” 的时候，基督徒如何数算神的恩典? 如何带着盼望宣告神的主权和人的责任?但愿，我们身处疫情中还能够明白神的警告，通过各种考验，不犯罪、尊主为大、荣耀上主。
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God loves, God warns. Embrace it.
After all that is said, the question we have to ask is: what do we think of God’s warning? Are we willing to obey? Do we still look at God’s warning in a negative light?
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神的警告 The Warning of God
《圣经》的警告，圣灵的劝诫就像交通灯的黄灯一样，当黄灯闪动，就是提醒我们减速，准备停车了，如果我们仍猛踩油门直冲，轻则闯了红灯接到罚单，重则酿成悲剧。
美佳之窗 His Window 95 (July - September 2021)
The Warning of God
If we still step hard on the accelerator to speed pass the red light, we would certainly get a fine or more seriously cause a tragedy.
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与神一线之隔，只在一念之差
耶稣对撒玛利亚妇人也说道: “妇人，你要信我。时候将到，你们敬拜父，既不在这山上，也不在耶路撒冷。” (约4:21)，可见与神连线这件事从来就不在乎地点、方式，而是我们自己的那一颗期待神、寻求神的心。盼望我们以期待与神亲近的态度来使用这个互联网，继续与神连线!
美佳之窗 His Window 97 (January - March 2022)
The Ten COMMANDMENTS Today
Therefore, if we love God, we will want to obey Him. And the more we obey Him, the more our lives will be transformed into the likeness of Christ.
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神的命令是限制、束缚还是保护、释放？
《十诫》(出20:1-17;申1:21)有八句 强调“不可”，两句强调“当”(应当)。从 这个角度看待神的命令，难免会感到限制、束 缚。然而，当真如此吗?我们可曾思考过神赐下《十诫》给以色列民的目的何在?
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上帝的命令
《马太福音》22章34-40节记载有一个律法师为了试探耶稣而问祂说: “老师，律法上的诫命哪一条是最大的呢?”
美佳之窗 His Window 94 (April - June 2021)
THE Commandments of GOD
In Matthew 22:34-40, an expert in the Law raised a question to test Jesus, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”
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世代中有爱 Love at Generation
“爱”是建立在我们对主的敬畏和顺服上，丈夫必须学习敬畏基督、顺服基督，这 样他才晓得以基督的爱去爱妻子;妻子同样要 学习敬畏基督，这样她才能以基督的心去顺服 丈夫。从亲子的角度来看亦是如此，父母必须 学习敬畏基督，才能按着基督的心意去教养孩 子;孩子同样要学习敬畏基督，他们才晓得为 何“要在主里听从”父母。
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Compassion in Our World
Whether there is love in the world or not, is dependent on whether we choose to revere God and follow His Word to conduct our living.
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人间有情
上帝透过《路得记》提醒了我们：人间是否有情，就在于我们是否仍然选择敬畏上帝，并愿意按照祂的话语来行事为人。
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一起诉说感恩的故事
一切的恩惠都是祢赐予，一切的同情怜恤都是出于祢，祢以教会施恩，让祢的爱实实在在，非遥不可及。感谢祢的恩典！
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教会有恩 Grace in Our Church
保罗在《哥林多前书》1章4-5节这么写道：“我常为你们感谢我的上帝，因上帝在基督耶稣里所赐给你们的恩惠。因为你们在祂里面凡事富足，具有各种口才、各样知识。”
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Grace in Our Church
In 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, Apostle Paul says: “I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus, for in Him you have been enriched in every way with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge.”
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Faith in God, Trust in His Promises
Are we in doubts about the promises of God? Maybe, it is time to put aside our human pride, thoughts, and wisdom, and surrender to the all-knowing, all-wise, and all-powerful God.
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心志更新
如果一个人真 的在耶稣基督里，他的生命必然会反映出更新改变的样式，而不是停留在过去未认识主 时的生活模式中。
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RENEWL of our mainds in the SPIRIT
if a believer is truly in Christ Jesus, his lifestyle should reflect a renewed mind, a replacement of his old self with a new self in God’s likeness, and not stagnant at the stage where his life was without the Lord Jesus.
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MEC JOURNEY OF GRACE
However, I would truly say, this new project, undertaken by MEC since late 2018 has been a journey of grace.
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成为神仆的这条路
我从小就觉得自己是“基督徒”。但直到16岁那一年，少年团的导师来询问我是否要洗礼时，我才开始认真思考到底要不要成为“真正”的基督徒这个问题。当时我一口拒绝了导师的邀请，因我觉得自己不够好、不配得洗礼，我想等自己变得更好的时候再来洗礼。
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装备自己以分辨真伪
因此他认为，基督徒应该时时要让自己装备起来，特别是在追求神学与信仰方面的知识，认真且积极地去学习，让自己拥有分办真伪的能力，不被资讯牵着鼻子走。
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让知识为爱服务
我们并非藐视“知识”的价值和重要性；但更重要的是，我们所学到的“知识”必须回到《圣经》的标准中：以爱神爱人为基础作判断，绝对不能道听途说、也不能照单全收、更不该以此变得自高自大、损人害己。
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Let knowledge be the servant for love
we do not despise the importance and value of ‘knowledge’; more importantly, the ‘knowledge’ we acquire must conform to the scriptural standard (on the basis of loving God and man)……
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