TJ Gong

As Jesus sent out his disciples on their mission trips, he gave them power and authority to cast out evil spirits, heal the sick and preach the kingdom of God. The moment the disciples returned to Jesus, they reported with joy that even demons submitted to them in his name (Luke 10:17).  Yet, Jesus replied to them,…

The Imperial State Crown belongs to the British royal family, usually worn by a new monarch at the end of coronation as he or she leaves the ceremony. The crown needs constant repairs and recasting due to “age, wight, the personal taste of the monarch, or the unavoidable damage that comes with use” (Wikipedia). Very few…

A misnomer, according to Wikipedia English, is “a term which suggests an interpretation that is known to be untrue . . .  A particular example is transference of a well-known brand name into a generic sense. (Xerox for photo-copy).” A misnomer sometimes can cause great misunderstandings. For instance,  this past April I invited my college…

My older daughter was assigned to clean the restroom at school after six-graders graduated two days ago. Before starting to work on this filthy (she called it) bathroom cleaning job, she prepared a filter mask and a plastic glove and perhaps some other things I didn’t know of. After school she told us that the job was awful and the most…

Summer vacation is only one week away. Many parents with younger children at home have been wondering whether or not to take their children abroad during the global economic recession or where to go if they’ve planned on having their summer trips.  While making a plan, particular of any type of vacation, we take many…

Some of the people I have contacted and shared the gospel with have the same concern with regard to accepting Jesus as their Savior: They are afraid of losing their freedom and being under “God’s control”. They have to give up some things which they assume would give them happiness. But in reality the more we…

A student of mine just graduating this June told me that he had registered a guaranteed course which would assure him to past the special examination for police officers next June. During this year’s preparation, what he has to do is go to class, follow the course schedule, study the material and review exam questions. If he fails the…

The Ministry of Education has launched a “new lifestyle” movement titled Yopin Movement — good character, good quality and good taste — in order to build the nation’s character. Through this national project students as well as ordinary people are hoped to develop moral character, high quality of living and appreciation of art and music. The…

Some Christian churches take communion once in a month; some every Sunday. The communion service is in memory of the Lord’s Last Supper as he was handed over the night before his crucifixion. In my church we use grape juice and pastry; the former represents the body of Christ who has been broken for us;…

As Saul came to power as the first king of Israel, he continuously fought against his enemies. In his last battle against the Philistines, his all three sons fell slain on the same day and he himself was critically wounded. He said to his armor bearer to run him through in case he would be humiliated…