The theme of the church over these past months has been life transformation. In the process of life transformation, one must inevitably experience countless setback and setback itself is a vital part of this transformation!   One brother has persistently learned driving over the past two years. Despite repeatedly failing his driving test, he kept trying. He sat the test six times, each time filled with hope of passing, only to return disappointed. Moreover, he consistently struggled to face...

“Joseph said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good—to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.’ Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.”— Genesis 50:19–21   In the Book of Genesis, there are four major figures: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. Among them, except for Isaac, the other three...

Having recently returned from a short-term mission trip to the sheep of His pasture, Taishan, Guangdong, I would like to share some of our experience in this trip.   Our group of four travelled to Taishan, Guangdong for this mission. Our leader, Sister Huang, an elderly sister in the faith, is now in her eighties. The other two members were also in their seventies, including Sister Sun who had returned from the United States. She participates in this mission at least once or twice annually....