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Christian prayer sometimes falls into two extremes.

We must learn to pray by praying. At first glance, this sounds paradoxical. Prayer already feels abstract and elusive; to understand prayer through prayer itself seems even more difficult.

Prayer is the easiest thing to do. You can pray anytime, anywhere, in any situation—just by closing your eyes. Yet, at the same time, prayer is also one of the most difficult things to do well.

We must acknowledge that prayer is a difficult lesson to learn. The true purpose of prayer is to encounter God—to hear His teaching, receive His guidance, learn to love Him, and live in accordance with His design. Yet encountering God through what can feel like “talking to oneself” is not easy. As a result, we naturally long for some tangible sense that He is listening.

Whenever I read the account of the tax collector’s prayer in Luke 18, I find it deeply thought-provoking, because it reveals the true nature of prayer. The tax collector’s prayer was accepted by God because, with a broken and contrite heart, he cried out for mercy.

The core of the Christian faith is Christ Himself. To know Jesus Christ, to know Him more deeply, and to devote one’s entire life to knowing Him is the key to the transformation of destiny and the restoration of hope.

When someone displays high moral character, speaks eloquently...

People possess various personalities, and everyone is unique. Some are brave, while others are gentle. However, behind every personality, there may exist its opposite side. For instance, bravery can sometimes lead people to be careless and reckless, while gentleness may manifest as cowardice and timidity. It appears rare to find someone who is extremely brave and never reckless, as well as extreme...

Prayer is the easiest thing to do. You can pray anytime, anywhere, in any situation—just by closing your eyes. Yet, at the same time, prayer is also one of the most difficult things to do well. That's because human nature doesn’t naturally rely on prayer. At best, we often treat it like making a wish or asking for something we want.

Let's go back thousands of years ago, to the night when Jesus first set up Communion. In Matthew 26, Jesus said to his disciples that day, "It’s the Passover in two days, and the Son of Man will be crucified on the cross.” This is the first time that Jesus has clearly connected the Passover with the cross.

Why does Christianity consistently emphasize human sinfulness and call for confession and repentance?

When a person who believes in God comes before Him to seek knowledge and worship, they are awed by His majestic, holy, and righteous nature. This may cause them to become overwhelmed and unable to express their opinions rashly. In the presence of such an awesome God, humans realize their own foolishness, powerlessness, and unworthiness

We all know that when we are chosen and saved, God desires for us to become a "royal priesthood" and "holy nation," set apart from this world. However, as people who naturally belong to this world, it can be difficult for us to let go of our own ideas and methods when pursuing God.

If you live your life constantly watching the news, or if your thinking is shaped by the media, the result will either drive you “crazy” or slowly “kill” you. On the other hand, if you say, “I never follow any news or allow myself to be influenced by any ideology; I just want to live a simple life,” you are probably being too naïve. As part of this world, how can anyone remain untouched by its inf...

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In our prayers—especially when we hope prayer can be helpful—a common misconception is that we focus on how to pray...

“Do you love your husband?” “No.”

Everyone relies on various abilities and forms of insight as they navigate life.

We often confuse the love of Christ revealed on the cross with the moral love shared among people in the world.

In the past, people believed in God and went to church. But over time, although many still profess belief in God, they have drifted further and further from the God who became flesh. Faith has gradually become a routine, ordinary matter—something that seems disconnected from the living presence of Jesus. As a result, church attendance has declined. Today, with the rapid rise of AI technology, vari...

It’s Thanksgiving again.

MAGA—“Make America Great Again”—is indeed an inspiring slogan. But we must first ask: What is America? and What is our tradition? These questions cannot be answered merely by shouting slogans. Without a deep understanding of ideology and a profound comprehension of human nature, people cannot truly grasp what “greatness” or “excellence” means. Slogans alone only make people more naive and immature...

How Should People View the Miracles Mentioned in the Bible? For non-believers, miracles are often unacceptable. Yet even Christians sometimes forget the true purpose of Jesus’ miracles, unconsciously diminishing or downplaying their real meaning. It’s worth reflecting carefully on your own view of miracles: Do you accept them simply because you believe in God? Do you believe they really happened b...

If you ask artificial intelligence what freedom is, it might respond: freedom means the ability to do whatever one wishes without external restraint—to act according to one’s own will and to pursue “equality” and “fairness,” mainly on economic, political, or ideological levels. However, the freedom given to Christians in the Bible is entirely different. In the light of holiness, freedom is the pow...