TJ Gong

During the Dragon Boat Festival holidays I was back to my hometown where most of my relatives live. My uncle and aunt are still working on the farm. They know nothing about political manipulation, economic slowdown, or educational reform. They are illiterate. They go to the field as the sun rises and return home as…

In the book The Language of Love author Gray Samlley presents five ways of language (five languages) to express love to your mate, which are having high-quality time together, using encouraging words, showing acts of service, giving gifts, and using physical touch. To maintain a strong and intimate relationship with your spouse, demonstrating love and…

As my family got together last night having a family devotion, I asked my daughters if they were concerned or worried about some things. My younger responded, “I am worried about writing my dairy. I don’t know what to write.”  Her elementary school teacher asks her class to keep a dairy every day in preparation…

When Jesus was falsely accused and handed over to the Roman government, Pilate, the Roman governor, had him nailed on the cross due to the pressure from Jewish own countrymen including Jewish chief priests, rulers and some people. While the people were standing watching and mocking at Jesus, “He saved others; let him save himself,” Jesus…

A Taiwanese well-known Christian actor and volunteer in social work recently took an interview with a local media. At the end of the interview, he spoke about his faith saying, “I don’t know when my life comes to an end. My boss above determines the number of my life and I can’t reject it. That’s the way…

A jewelry company invited one supermodel to promote its diamond products. The model was demonstrating a diamond in her palm and saying, “Diamond is a seal of eternal love.” I know that TV viewers will be aware of what her statement is. Diamond is one of the best gemstones. At the same time, it represents the ultimate love…

There is a Chinese proverb saying, “The generous prefer mountains, while the wise love water.” Mountains and water or streams thus are the major theme in Chinese paintings. In today’s society of hustle and bustle of life, most people escape the city to find a peaceful and serene place where they can definitely relax and…

Did you ever tell a little white lie to your family, friend or even your boss? Most of us once in while fudge the truth to impress someone or not to hurt someone ‘s feelings. For instance, the soup you cook tastes delicious, but in fact it is too salty or flavorless. According to a poll…

The other night my wife and I met a Christian family who just returned to Taiwan three months ago. The husband conducted his postdoctoral research in the States for two years. We chatted a bit about their children, whether they could catch up with other children in class and how well they had adapted to life and…

An unknown feeling of distantness ran over me while I was taking a shower last night. I was in total despair because it felt like I kept myself a long distance from the Lord. As I came out of the bathroom, my kids and I had our regular family Bible reading together. I shared with my…