Thursday, December 4, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Entry for December 11, 2006
12/9 (Sat. )
*AM9:00 - go to the house in sunflower community. --- balustrade and backyard wall are ready.
* AM9:40 - to find a Secret BASE II on south shore area of the creek tou-qian-xi
* AM10:30 - a tutorial beginning to Mr. Xie Guo Zhong at the downtown of Hsin Chu City with missionary. His age is close to my father.
* AM11:30 - buy 3 bags of Potato Crisp and go visit Bro. Xie Shang Qing(He is 81 years old already) but not meet after I called his name loudly outside his house for sevral times.
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* PM1:30 - attend the Exhibition of Overseas Studying held in NCTU. Listening to the speech from professors who gave the talks on their studying experience in Japan. The professor quote it as his ending: "If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a Moveable Feast " --- Ernest Hemingway, Moveable Feast, 1964.
海明威在寫給友人的信中說，「如果你夠幸運，在年輕時待過巴黎，那麼它將永遠跟隨著你，因為巴黎是一席流動的饗宴。」 王俊秀教授以此話來引喻留學生活是一場帶得走的饗宴.
http://www.chenhen.com/html/lit/feast/feast-second.htm
* PM2:00 - attend the Art Gallery of NCTU that is just beside the Exhibition.
* PM2: 30 - together with my family members in the Exhibition. A staff there loves our kids so much, she smiled and played with them.
* PM3:00 - a brief introduction of studying in the Netherlands. The speaker is so conversational and with a good sense of humor. Listening to his speech made us happy.
* PM4:30 - walk home
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* PM7:20 - walk to NCTU again with wife and two little kids for a speech by Ah Ken in the main auditorium. Ah Ken talked on his experience of studying in Vancouver and New York. Have you ever heard the famous young guy Ah Ken before? I just knew him tens of minutes before his speech. However, I think the young actor's talk is interesting.
12/10 (Sun. )
*AM9:40 - go with family members to visit Bro. Xie Shang Qing but not meet again.
* AM10:20 - go with family members to Secret BASE II for the first time. We tent there, play there and see the the high speed trains operate come-and-go trially on the nearby railway bridge for the purpose of the formal operation next month. On the opposite shore of the creek, several teams of basketball games were held there. Children were rather happy to stay and play in the tent while the strong winter wind from the north almost blows our tent down.
* AM11:50 - go to the house which is under construction in the new sunflower community. I didn't get off car this time.
* AM12:10 - back to home and have the fastest clothing and lunch with the 3 elder kids while the youngest one has fallen asleep in his baby car seat. Wife takes care of him and stays with him in the car.
* AM12:50 - driving out again for the church meeting. Don't forget that I need to pick up a church member at his home while I promised him one day before when he called to ask me. After arriving there at PM1:10, I called him and knocked the door from outside. His grandmother came out and told me that he has asked his grandfather take him to the church and his grandfather come back already.
* PM14:05 - wife gave a speech and testimony on Tithing at the church sacrament meeting. It's good to hear it from her. She mentioned that we visited the 3 chapels in Malaysia one year ago and how I taught children about Tithing.
* PM17:00 - wife allowed our 3 elder kids to go home earlier by hitching a ride from a church member for they are so eager to watch evening cartoon at home after the church meetings, while I have another meeting then and wife would like to watch the special annual Christmas fireside meeting which is sattlite-broadcasted from Utah and held at PM18:00. I went home earlier that day because that I feel not at ease about the 3 kids at home alone without parents.
* PM21:00 - the only daugther asked me to sleep with her once more. ....
Christmas !
Original Entry for November 28, 2006 on Yahoo360
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Christmas coming !
Family Home Evening yesterday(2006-11-27) is really a good one. Sons prepared all the stuff needed for it. Jeff was appointed by me to host it since I was tired afer work. He is only 7 now and he leaded us to sing together and bear testimony to each other. It is the first time I ask my child to host for parents. It seems that way make children more reverent in the evening home meeting. We like it.
After that, Chad suggested to set up the Christmas tree and decorate it. Soon every child was busy and happy for it. The Christmas is coming down to this house earlier this year.
What is the blessing of being a father?
To see children growing up to do what we did and to enjoy it will be the blessings! Wish every friend will have a warm, peaceful and joyful December.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
Riding bicycle in the rain
Original Entry for September 02, 2008 on Yahoo360
Since president of the company advocated in May the bicycle-riding as a commuting tool by giving free movie ticket as a monthly reward, I have ridden more than 800 km in total during the past 3 months and I got 3 tickets. :-) But this morning it's the first time for me to ride in a heavy rain. When I prepared to leave home this morning, the western sky become so dark. I went back home and put on my new bought rain coat, pants and shoes that specially designed for bike rider. I also turned on the lights on my bike. Then I chose a small country road to go instead, there was the wide green cultivated land around me and almost no other vehicles on it. It's a special experience that I haven't had since my youth at hometown, for I could clearly hear the rain dropping on my rain coat and the thunder roaring nearby without the motor noise. And I could feel the pain when it drop onto my face and hand. The only thing that made me fear for is the frequent lightning. It seemed to be happened just in front of my eyes. Fortunately I am safe finally. :-)
This experience made me feel that I was so much close to the nature. Yes, nature. That is such a wonderful blessing that God give it to us freely.
Above picture from : Tips for Bicycling in the Rain
Since president of the company advocated in May the bicycle-riding as a commuting tool by giving free movie ticket as a monthly reward, I have ridden more than 800 km in total during the past 3 months and I got 3 tickets. :-) But this morning it's the first time for me to ride in a heavy rain. When I prepared to leave home this morning, the western sky become so dark. I went back home and put on my new bought rain coat, pants and shoes that specially designed for bike rider. I also turned on the lights on my bike. Then I chose a small country road to go instead, there was the wide green cultivated land around me and almost no other vehicles on it. It's a special experience that I haven't had since my youth at hometown, for I could clearly hear the rain dropping on my rain coat and the thunder roaring nearby without the motor noise. And I could feel the pain when it drop onto my face and hand. The only thing that made me fear for is the frequent lightning. It seemed to be happened just in front of my eyes. Fortunately I am safe finally. :-)
This experience made me feel that I was so much close to the nature. Yes, nature. That is such a wonderful blessing that God give it to us freely.
Family evening
Original Entry for August 19, 2008 on Yahoo360
Sunday evening gathering in our home for 崇瑋. In a week he will depart for England on studying of violin handicraft making.
Traveling
Currently I have 3 sisters on airplanes. Wish them have a peace journey!
雪玲 & 雪琴 are on their way to back to Taiwan from Paraguay.
While Gindah is on her GCX exchange to UK.
I'll pick up my sisters at CKS airport this evening with my youngest sister.
Then, we'll have a whole family photography activity on Sunday afternoon.
My father and Grandmother have come to my home for this yesterday when we had a church athletic game then, while my mother and the family of my youngest sister will come this morning.
10/11 AM5:46
P/S 1: At about AM8:00 10/11, Malaysian Pen Pal Tang called in and told Binne that her mother and she will have a tour in Taiwan during 10/24~10/30. After that, they will have a 4 days duration to prolong their stay until 11/3 and they plan to visit us! We hope to give them a warm greeting during the period. May God bless!
P/S 2: I saw my 2 sisters yesterday night. The bother and 3 sisters first meet each other at airport. We talked a lot my the way home. The night there were 16 family members stayed at my home. Hope the photography activity this afternoon will bring us all peace and happiness. :-)
P/S 3: This is a special birthday for my 40! No cake, no song, but a lot of interesting experience and amazing news.
10/12 AM 5:59
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雪玲 & 雪琴 are on their way to back to Taiwan from Paraguay.
While Gindah is on her GCX exchange to UK.
I'll pick up my sisters at CKS airport this evening with my youngest sister.
Then, we'll have a whole family photography activity on Sunday afternoon.
My father and Grandmother have come to my home for this yesterday when we had a church athletic game then, while my mother and the family of my youngest sister will come this morning.
10/11 AM5:46
P/S 1: At about AM8:00 10/11, Malaysian Pen Pal Tang called in and told Binne that her mother and she will have a tour in Taiwan during 10/24~10/30. After that, they will have a 4 days duration to prolong their stay until 11/3 and they plan to visit us! We hope to give them a warm greeting during the period. May God bless!
P/S 2: I saw my 2 sisters yesterday night. The bother and 3 sisters first meet each other at airport. We talked a lot my the way home. The night there were 16 family members stayed at my home. Hope the photography activity this afternoon will bring us all peace and happiness. :-)
P/S 3: This is a special birthday for my 40! No cake, no song, but a lot of interesting experience and amazing news.
10/12 AM 5:59
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Friday, October 3, 2008
No Ordinary Man
Original Entry on Yahoo 360
for September 09, 2008
for September 09, 2008
No Ordinary Man
Jesus was no ordinary man.
But there were some who did not understand.
They saw him working miracles, but some were still deceived.
Why did they not believe?
When with few loaves and fishes the multitudes were fed;
When He showed them His pow'r to heal and even raised the dead;
When He walked upon the water and He calmed the raging sea,
Why did they not believe?
Jesus was no ordinary man.
But there were some who did not understand.
They saw him working miracles, but some were still deceived.
Why did they not believe?
When His faith filled the fishnets; gave sight unto the blind;
When they saw at His bidding even water turned to wine;
When He offered all He had to them if they would but receive,
Why did they not believe?
Jesus was no ordinary man.
The pow'r to bless and heal was in His hands.
They saw him cleanse the leper They saw him heal the lame;
They must have sensed divinity and known from whence He came,
But understanding not His cause,
They crucified the son of God,
And even then they did not understand
That Jesus was no ordinary man.
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Words and Music by Janice Kapp Perry
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Beautiful Saturday
Last Friday night, my youngest sister come to our home with her husband and 2 sons. Her husband had a conference for his thesis at Taipei. So we take care of their 2 sons. How was it then? We went to Taipei as well, but differenet place. Binne and I took total 7 kids in our "big" car. We went to church Temple in the morning, and then to a Mall in the afternoon. I have taken some pictures. It seems we are starnge to take 7 kids with us for shopping in the Mall . Kids go to merry go round, then we all go on a Ferris Wheel, then to play electronic games and watch a funny magic show. In the evening we bought some food and ate our dinner on the road side and below the wheel. When back to Hsin Chu, we picked a church sister with her Mom to stay at our house for the night. They came from Kaoshiung and we met earlier at Taipei temple. It is a beautiful Saturday for us.
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View of Taipei 101 from top of the Wheel
Watching the mechanic moving
Baseketball
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Joanne at the Chapel by the Temple
This is brother Chen and the children
Joanne on the grass
It's merry go round
Ferris Wheel 
Diana is on another gondola
We are afraid to look outside
View of Taipei 101 from top of the Wheel
Watching the mechanic moving
Chad is driving
Baseketball Baseball
We watch a magic show here
Eating on the roadside
Last glimpse at the Wheel in the night
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Eating on the roadside
Last glimpse at the Wheel in the night.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 1, 2008
Compelled to be humble
Alma 32:13
And now, because ye are compelled to be humble blessed are ye; for a man sometimes, if he is compelled to be humble, seeketh repentance; and now surely, whosoever repenteth shall find mercy; and he that findeth mercy and endureth to the end the same shall be saved.
Alma 37:36
Yea, and cry unto God for all thy support; yea, let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord; yea, let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord; yea, let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.
Alma 37: 37
Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day.
Back to a life toward God.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
WALL E
Yesterday afternoon I went with Chad to watch a movie in Viewshow. It's a new animation film from Disneyland. WALL E. At the beginning, I suggested Mummy. But Chad think it is so terrible, we changed finally. It's my first time to go to a commercial theater with my kid. It's not bad. I use the tickets I won from company by riding bicycle in last 2 months. :)
It talked about the love of robot, and the future world with advance technology and huge garbage on earth. WALL E is a robot who recycles the garbage on earth. There are no plants on earth then (AC 2700). The earth is full with garbage, so people at the time live at space station. They don't need to work and don't even to walk, different functions of robot will take care all for them. So that people all become fat, like infant. :D
Just as our days now, the earth is coming worse. We can often think of the similar things. A lot of not well-designed houses were built continuously everywhere. It occupies a lot of fine area and obstructs the original views. Although it seems to bring prosperous and show richness. But the quality of life seems not be increased a lot. It become disorderly, crowder and noisier. So the construction is not always to bring happiness to life, but sometimes garbage maybe. :)
Yes, garbage. How many tons of garbage that people make everyday?
LINK : see video clips about the movie.
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It talked about the love of robot, and the future world with advance technology and huge garbage on earth. WALL E is a robot who recycles the garbage on earth. There are no plants on earth then (AC 2700). The earth is full with garbage, so people at the time live at space station. They don't need to work and don't even to walk, different functions of robot will take care all for them. So that people all become fat, like infant. :D
Just as our days now, the earth is coming worse. We can often think of the similar things. A lot of not well-designed houses were built continuously everywhere. It occupies a lot of fine area and obstructs the original views. Although it seems to bring prosperous and show richness. But the quality of life seems not be increased a lot. It become disorderly, crowder and noisier. So the construction is not always to bring happiness to life, but sometimes garbage maybe. :)
Yes, garbage. How many tons of garbage that people make everyday?
LINK : see video clips about the movie.
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Continuing the topic...
Reading digest from --
Walk in the Light
President Henry B. Eyring
First Counselor in the First Presidency
You make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.
The fact that you are listening now is evidence that God recognizes your great importance and that you have chosen to walk in the light He offers you. Such choices are not always easy to see clearly. You make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness. Some of the most important choices are about what you set your heart upon.
There are so many things you may consider desirable. For instance, all of us want, to some degree, the approval of other people. All of us feel a need for friends. All of us are searching for some evidence that we are persons of worth. We make choices based on those desires. Some might lead us away from the light God offers us as a guide. Some may brighten that light by which we can find our way.
As I look back, I realize that I was unaware of the importance of some of those desires and choices. I wanted to be selected for athletic teams. I wanted to do well in school. I wanted to find good and true friends. And when I made the choices that came from those desires, more than I realized, I was either moving away from the light or toward it.
Some of my achievements and some of my friends were major factors in my sensing light. Others, more than I knew at the time, were edging me away from the light. In important and long-lasting ways, choices I made to satisfy my desires for companionship and a sense of recognition were taking me either toward or away from the light to guide my path.
Walk in the Light
President Henry B. Eyring
First Counselor in the First Presidency
You make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness.
The fact that you are listening now is evidence that God recognizes your great importance and that you have chosen to walk in the light He offers you. Such choices are not always easy to see clearly. You make choices every day and almost every hour that keep you walking in the light or moving away toward darkness. Some of the most important choices are about what you set your heart upon.
There are so many things you may consider desirable. For instance, all of us want, to some degree, the approval of other people. All of us feel a need for friends. All of us are searching for some evidence that we are persons of worth. We make choices based on those desires. Some might lead us away from the light God offers us as a guide. Some may brighten that light by which we can find our way.
As I look back, I realize that I was unaware of the importance of some of those desires and choices. I wanted to be selected for athletic teams. I wanted to do well in school. I wanted to find good and true friends. And when I made the choices that came from those desires, more than I realized, I was either moving away from the light or toward it.
Some of my achievements and some of my friends were major factors in my sensing light. Others, more than I knew at the time, were edging me away from the light. In important and long-lasting ways, choices I made to satisfy my desires for companionship and a sense of recognition were taking me either toward or away from the light to guide my path.
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
" Walk in the Light "
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Last Sunday(2008-8-17), the theme of speech in the sacrement meeting was given as "Walk in the Light". The 3 invited speakers quoted a lot of scriptures. I liked them and tried to record them. After the meeting, I also asked the speaker on the scriptures they shared. Here they are:
John 8:12
12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the alight of the world: he that followeth me shall not bwalk in cdarkness, but shall have the light of life.
Mosiah 16:9
He is the alight and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death.
D&C 50:24
That which is of God is alight; and he that breceiveth clight, and dcontinueth in God, receiveth more elight; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.
D&C 88:5-13
5 Which glory is that of the church of the aFirstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—
7 Which truth shineth. This is the alight of Christ. As also he is in the sun, and the light of the sun, and the power thereof by which it was bmade. 43 And I now give unto you a commandment to beware concerning yourselves, to give adiligent bheed to the words of eternal life.
44 For you shall alive by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God.
Teach me to walk in the light
1. (Child)
Teach me to walk in the light of his love;
Teach me to pray to my Father above;
Teach me to know of the things that are right;
Teach me, teach me to walk in the light.
2. (Parent)
Come, little child, and together we’ll learn
Of his commandments, that we may return
Home to his presence, to live in his sight
Always, always to walk in the light.
3. (Both)
Father in Heaven, we thank thee this day
For loving guidance to show us the way.
Grateful, we praise thee with songs of delight!
Gladly, gladly we’ll walk in the light.
Words and music:
Clara W. McMaster, 1904–1997. © 1958 IRI. Copyright renewed 1986.
Obbligato by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936. © 1989 IRI
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Last Sunday(2008-8-17), the theme of speech in the sacrement meeting was given as "Walk in the Light". The 3 invited speakers quoted a lot of scriptures. I liked them and tried to record them. After the meeting, I also asked the speaker on the scriptures they shared. Here they are:
John 8:12
12 ¶ Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the alight of the world: he that followeth me shall not bwalk in cdarkness, but shall have the light of life.
Mosiah 16:9
He is the alight and the life of the world; yea, a light that is endless, that can never be darkened; yea, and also a life which is endless, that there can be no more death.
D&C 50:24
That which is of God is alight; and he that breceiveth clight, and dcontinueth in God, receiveth more elight; and that light groweth brighter and brighter until the perfect day.
D&C 88:5-13
5 Which glory is that of the church of the aFirstborn, even of God, the holiest of all, through Jesus Christ his Son—
6 He that aascended up on high, as also he bdescended below all things, in that he ccomprehended all things, that he might be in all and through all things, the dlight of truth;
8 As also he is in the moon, and is the light of the moon, and the power thereof by which it was made;
10 And the earth also, and the power thereof, even the earth upon which you astand.
11 And the light which shineth, which giveth you light, is through him who enlighteneth your eyes, which is the same light that quickeneth your aunderstandings;
44 For you shall alive by every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God.
Teach me to walk in the light
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1. (Child)
Teach me to walk in the light of his love;
Teach me to pray to my Father above;
Teach me to know of the things that are right;
Teach me, teach me to walk in the light.
2. (Parent)
Come, little child, and together we’ll learn
Of his commandments, that we may return
Home to his presence, to live in his sight
Always, always to walk in the light.
3. (Both)
Father in Heaven, we thank thee this day
For loving guidance to show us the way.
Grateful, we praise thee with songs of delight!
Gladly, gladly we’ll walk in the light.
Words and music:
Clara W. McMaster, 1904–1997. © 1958 IRI. Copyright renewed 1986.
Obbligato by Darwin Wolford, b. 1936. © 1989 IRI
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
I want a happy family like this one ! :-)
Hi Brother Xie,
It has been a while since I wrote you last. How are things going? That is so awesome to hear you have adopted a child. Congratulations and good for you. I hope you are enjoying Chu Tong. Right now I am working at a pain care center with their operating room crew and I will be going back to school in the Fall at UVU. Life is so wonderful. I attached a picture of my family. We were all together on Sunday. My brother blessed his baby, so we took a picture at the house after. I think you and your family are so awesome. You guys are solid, and I love you all. I hope you have a great day. Stay in touch.
Love,
Steve
2008/8/7 AM4:23:47
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
喜歡的段落
環顧四周，盡是人群。你在路上和他們擦肩而過，到他們家中拜訪，在他們之間穿梭來往。他們都是神的兒女，也是你的兄弟姊妹。神愛他們，就像祂愛你一樣。許多人在找尋生命的意義。他們關心自己的家人。他們需要歸屬感，能夠知道他們是神的兒女，是祂永恆家庭中的一份子。他們希望在這個價值觀不斷改變的世界中找到安全感。他們希望獲得「今世的平安和來世的永生」(教約59：23)，但是他們「因為不知道在何處去尋找真理而遠離真理」(教約123：12)。
You are surrounded by people. You pass them on the street, visit them in their homes, and travel among them. All of them are children of God, your brothers and sisters. God loves them just as he loves you. Many of these people are searching for purpose in life. They are concerned for their families. They need the sense of belonging that comes from the knowledge that they are children of God, members of His eternal family. They want to feel secure in a world of changing values. They want “peace in this world, and eternal life in the world to come”(D&C 59:23), but they are “kept from truth because they know not where to find it”(D&C123:12).
Adopted from the very beginning of the book: Preach My Gospel
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Faith
Yesterday(2008-7-28 Mon.) was a typhoon holiday for all Taiwanese. I spent almost all day long on cleaning the house. Since about AM10:00 until PM7:00 by a central vacuum cleaner and a mop. It made me sweat a lot, just as doing acute exercise. It made me tired but feel better finally. Yes, It's comfortable now.
I asked my kids to have slippers on their feet all the time. It's so difficult to teach them that. They always forget it. I have taught them more than 10 times since last move 1 year ago. It made me easily anger on them. We need to learn to be better parent.
In the evening, we together to hold our regularly weekly family home evening. Diana chose a song in the children songbook as the opening theme. It is the page no. 50 "Faith" in the Chinese version songbook. Andrew prepared for every family member a songbook and helped open to the page. I asked Jeff to lead the song and conduct it. Then, Diana gave an opening prayer before the family meeting.
In the meeting, we learned about the Moses' Ten Commandments. Binne taught Jeff and Diana to recite it. They really did it good. I felt that I was also taught by their discussion. As for me, I remind them again about how important it is to have their slippers on feet always. After it, every kids enjoyed the chocolate I bought from COSTCO last week.
We like the song, finally we sang the same song again and the 3- year-old Andrew gave a close prayer under the guidance of his brother Jeff.
"Faith" is a song our family ever learned several years ago. I like its versions in different languages. Here they are. Enjoy them with us !!
Faith is knowing the sun will rise, lighting each new day.
Faith is knowing the Lord will hear my prayers each time I pray.
Faith is like a little seed:
If planted, it will grow.
Faith is a swelling within my heart.
When I do right, I know.
Faith is knowing I lived with God before my mortal birth.
Faith is knowing I can return when my life ends on earth.
Faith is trust in God above;
In Christ, who showed the way.
Faith is strengthened; I feel it grow
Whenever I obey.
Song ---
words: Beatrice Goff Jackson, b. 1943. c. 1978 IRI
Music: Michael Finlinson Moody, b. 1941. c 1978 IRI
mp3 from Liahona.net .
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I asked my kids to have slippers on their feet all the time. It's so difficult to teach them that. They always forget it. I have taught them more than 10 times since last move 1 year ago. It made me easily anger on them. We need to learn to be better parent.
In the evening, we together to hold our regularly weekly family home evening. Diana chose a song in the children songbook as the opening theme. It is the page no. 50 "Faith" in the Chinese version songbook. Andrew prepared for every family member a songbook and helped open to the page. I asked Jeff to lead the song and conduct it. Then, Diana gave an opening prayer before the family meeting.
In the meeting, we learned about the Moses' Ten Commandments. Binne taught Jeff and Diana to recite it. They really did it good. I felt that I was also taught by their discussion. As for me, I remind them again about how important it is to have their slippers on feet always. After it, every kids enjoyed the chocolate I bought from COSTCO last week.
We like the song, finally we sang the same song again and the 3- year-old Andrew gave a close prayer under the guidance of his brother Jeff.
"Faith" is a song our family ever learned several years ago. I like its versions in different languages. Here they are. Enjoy them with us !!
Faith is knowing the Lord will hear my prayers each time I pray.
Faith is like a little seed:
If planted, it will grow.
Faith is a swelling within my heart.
When I do right, I know.
Faith is knowing I lived with God before my mortal birth.
Faith is knowing I can return when my life ends on earth.
Faith is trust in God above;
In Christ, who showed the way.
Faith is strengthened; I feel it grow
Whenever I obey.
Song ---
words: Beatrice Goff Jackson, b. 1943. c. 1978 IRI
Music: Michael Finlinson Moody, b. 1941. c 1978 IRI
mp3 from Liahona.net .
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
Marriage in the Temple
Temple blessed marriage is one of the most beautiful in the world. May eternal happiness always be with those couples in love forever.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Family tour by THSR
A short family tour by THSR(Taiwan high speed rail) last week was proposed and led by my wife Binne during my two sons' summer vacation. As I was still work in the office I couldn't go with them. She took our 5 kids with her younger sister to "experience" it, for our kids still not have got the chance to go by it yet. Although we can see the trains come and go forth every day, as our community was just about 500 meters away from the railway.
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Our kids liked it since it was still under construction, they used to ask their mother to take them to the THSR Exploration Museum, which was opened since 2004-8-15 but closed now. The family went there for countless times, beacsue it is not far away from where their aunt lives.
Taiwan became a member of the countries with high speed railway since it started to operate on last January(2007). Over 1 years, THSR has become a popular commute and transportation tool. People used to use it in spite of its expensive cost which is close to the domestic freight fee. Several months ago, there was a famous domestic Airline bankrupt. I think somewhat it relates to each other.
My older son Chad took camera with himself. I choose 3 pictures he took to be put here. Wish the kids will all have a wonderful memories about their childhood in the family.
Cy
Monday, July 7, 2008
Shall Never Thrist Again
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TOST JOHN
CHAPTER 4
Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria—Men must worship the Father in spirit and truth—Those who harvest souls gain eternal life—Many Samaritans believe—Jesus heals a nobleman’s son.
1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
3 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
4 And he must needs go through Samaria.
5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
27 ¶ And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
31 ¶ In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
39 ¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
41 And many more believed because of his own word;
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
CHAPTER 4
Jesus teaches a woman of Samaria—Men must worship the Father in spirit and truth—Those who harvest souls gain eternal life—Many Samaritans believe—Jesus heals a nobleman’s son.
1 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)
3 He left Judaea, and departed again into Galilee.
4 And he must needs go through Samaria.
5 Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph.
6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it was about the sixth hour.
7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink.
8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.)
9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans.
10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.
11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?
13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:
14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw.
16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither.
17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband:
18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly.
19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet.
20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship.
21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.
23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things.
26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he.
27 ¶ And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her?
28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men,
29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?
30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.
31 ¶ In the mean while his disciples prayed him, saying, Master, eat.
32 But he said unto them, I have meat to eat that ye know not of.
33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
34 Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.
35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.
36 And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
37 And herein is that saying true, One soweth, and another reapeth.
38 I sent you to reap that whereon ye bestowed no labour: other men laboured, and ye are entered into their labours.
39 ¶ And many of the Samaritans of that city believed on him for the saying of the woman, which testified, He told me all that ever I did.
40 So when the Samaritans were come unto him, they besought him that he would tarry with them: and he abode there two days.
41 And many more believed because of his own word;
42 And said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.
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THIRD NEPHI
THE BOOK OF NEPHI THE SON OF NEPHI, WHO WAS THE SON OF HELAMAN
CHAPTER 13
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
CHAPTER 13
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
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Friday, July 4, 2008
To little Joanne
Dear Joanne, my beloved little daughter.
It has been 1 years since you came to this family on last July 4, just over night that the family moved to this new house after 4 years waiting for the construction. You are the first infant in this community. As the name of the community is Sunflower. I used to say that you are daughter of sunflower then. You grew up with this new house. You are the best gift for this and the family. Time flies and one year has passed so soon.
It is so impressive that every evening you cry when you hear my voice after I come home from office. Then, you always want me to hold you tight in arms, sit on my thigh and eat my dinner with me, even you are full then. It seems you like me more than any other family members. But you don't like to cry as your infant days. That's why so many people like it so much to hold you in their arm. You often stay calmly with them.
You are 1 year and 2 month old now. Several weeks ago, you just learned to stand up and to walk. Now you can walk quite well by yourself. You have got 10 teeth now, while 2 of them just come out. You want to try everything you want, to eat every thing we eat. You like to learn a lot of things. I saw you can pull away the screen door, stepping out carefully to the outside stair and sitting there alone to view the green side yard that spread in front of your eyes silently for a while . I think you are one who like to enjoy life.
A lot of our friends like you. Since the first time when you came to church with us last July, a lot of church friends came around you. So far, they still like to play with you, to hold you in arms. Our new neighbors in the Sunflower community also like you. Some of them don't have a little daughter like you, they hold you just as you are their daughter. Because of you, we got lots of gifts from friends, which including foods, clothes and tools for nursing. You bring a lot along yourself to this family, although you are too small to know any about it.
In this mortality life, you are entitled the same surname Hsieh. In this family, you will know you have dear Dad, dear Mom, 3 older brother and 1 older sister. I know they all love you so much! Besides, your grandfathers and grandmothers and other relatives love you, too. They will always love you just as your first year in this family. I wish you enjoy your life in the family. Through the family, I hope you can find the love, safe and caring that our Heavenly Father want to bless you.Just as we stated often in some occasions in those days you came. --- "We are all children of God". Yes, truly it is! We all have a Heavenly Father who loves us so much and care us at any time. My life is so blessed when I know Him. My beloved daughter, I sincere pray for you that you will know Him some day and then you can bear your own testimony on Him and His great work. If you become one of His beloved daughters, I believe the whole members in the Hsieh Family will feel so honored and happy then. Wish you grow very well.
Your Dad,
CY
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Shake Off Dust
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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MATTHEW
CHAPTER 10
Christ instructs, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles forth to preach, minister, and heal the sick—Those who receive them, receive the Lord.
1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
12 And when ye come into an house, salute it.
13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
16 ¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore bwise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MARK
CHAPTER 6
Jesus sends forth the Twelve—John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod—Our Lord feeds the five thousand, walks on the water, and heals multitudes.
7 ¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST LUKE
CHAPTER 9
The Twelve sent out—Jesus feeds the five thousand—Peter testifies of Christ—Jesus foretells his death and resurrection—He is transfigured on the mount—He heals and teaches.
1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST LUKE
CHAPTER 10
Jesus calls, empowers, and instructs the seventy—They preach and heal—Those who receive his disciples receive Christ—The Father is revealed by the Son—Jesus gives the parable of the good Samaritan.
1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
CHAPTER 13
Saul and Barnabas called to missionary service—Saul, now Paul, curses a sorcerer—Christ came of the seed of David—Paul offers the gospel to Israel, then to the Gentiles.
16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
20 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
23 Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
30 But God raised him from the dead:
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
38 ¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
44 ¶ And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Don't find faults, neither don't criticize or try to look for any reasons! But just wipe it off as dust. Yes, shake off dust and go on forth for the mission. Then the spirit will be back again.
Cy
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MATTHEW
CHAPTER 10
Christ instructs, empowers, and sends the Twelve Apostles forth to preach, minister, and heal the sick—Those who receive them, receive the Lord.
1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.
2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;
3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;
4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
5 These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter ye not:
6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.
7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand.
8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses,
10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of his meat.
11 And into whatsoever city or town ye shall enter, enquire who in it is worthy; and there abide till ye go thence.
12 And when ye come into an house, salute it.
13 And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.
14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
16 ¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore bwise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
17 But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues;
18 And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles.
19 But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.
20 For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST MARK
CHAPTER 6
Jesus sends forth the Twelve—John the Baptist is beheaded by Herod—Our Lord feeds the five thousand, walks on the water, and heals multitudes.
7 ¶ And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
8 And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse:
9 But be shod with sandals; and not put on two coats.
10 And he said unto them, In what place soever ye enter into an house, there abide till ye depart from that place.
11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city.
12 And they went out, and preached that men should repent.
13 And they cast out many devils, and anointed with oil many that were sick, and healed them.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST LUKE
CHAPTER 9
The Twelve sent out—Jesus feeds the five thousand—Peter testifies of Christ—Jesus foretells his death and resurrection—He is transfigured on the mount—He heals and teaches.
1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.
2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.
3 And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.
4 And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.
5 And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.
6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST LUKE
CHAPTER 10
Jesus calls, empowers, and instructs the seventy—They preach and heal—Those who receive his disciples receive Christ—The Father is revealed by the Son—Jesus gives the parable of the good Samaritan.
1 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
3 Go your ways: behold, I send you forth as lambs among wolves.
4 Carry neither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
5 And into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
6 And if the son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: for the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, eat such things as are set before you:
9 And heal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
CHAPTER 13
Saul and Barnabas called to missionary service—Saul, now Paul, curses a sorcerer—Christ came of the seed of David—Paul offers the gospel to Israel, then to the Gentiles.
16 Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and ye that fear God, give audience.
17 The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.
18 And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.
19 And when he had destroyed seven nations in the land of Chanaan, he divided their land to them by lot.
20 And after that he gave unto them judges about the space of four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
21 And afterward they desired a king: and God gave unto them Saul the son of Cis, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, by the space of forty years.
22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
23 Of this man’s seed hath God according to his promise raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus:
24 When John had first preached before his coming the baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel.
25 And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.
26 Men and brethren, children of the stock of Abraham, and whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.
27 For they that dwell at Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they knew him not, nor yet the voices of the prophets which are read every sabbath day, they have fulfilled them in condemning him.
28 And though they found no cause of death in him, yet desired they Pilate that he should be slain.
29 And when they had fulfilled all that was written of him, they took him down from the tree, and laid him in a sepulchre.
30 But God raised him from the dead:
31 And he was seen many days of them which came up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are his witnesses unto the people.
32 And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,
33 God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.
34 And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.
35 Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
36 For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell on sleep, and was laid unto his fathers, and saw corruption:
37 But he, whom God raised again, saw no corruption.
38 ¶ Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39 And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
40 Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in the prophets;
41 Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish: for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
42 And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath.
43 Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.
44 ¶ And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God.
45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy, and spake against those things which were spoken by Paul, contradicting and blaspheming.
46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.
49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region.
50 But the Jews stirred up the devout and honourable women, and the chief men of the city, and raised persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them out of their coasts.
51 But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.
52 And the disciples were filled with joy, and with the Holy Ghost.
Don't find faults, neither don't criticize or try to look for any reasons! But just wipe it off as dust. Yes, shake off dust and go on forth for the mission. Then the spirit will be back again.
Cy
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