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新年願望 New Year Wishes

2009 年沒有正式地寫下任何回顧,雖然在腦海裡曾經想過了許多遍,可是這一年對我來說是十分的平淡和緩慢,甚至感覺有點停頓下來 (縱使時光依然飛快地流逝),因此也沒有多少東西想特別地寫下來。

在這一年裡,我個人的生命和生活在許多方面都彷彿是處於一個休養和被困的狀態。沒有足夠的能力去突破框限,只能耐心地去等候和信靠神的安排。直至最後一個月才有了一些新的轉變。我相信神以這轉變來預備和帶領我進入新的一年。而在這轉變期間,我在靈修時所讀的剛好是創世記中有關於約瑟的故事。

約瑟經歷了許多的困苦艱難,最後成為了治理埃及的宰相。他的故事給了我許多的感動和鼓勵,並且在他身上看到了基督的寫照─原本是父親最寵愛的兒子,卻要經歷眾多的苦難,但仍然充滿愛和寬恕地去付出,為要成就神最終的旨意和計劃。約瑟能夠面對和承受各種的逆境和痛苦,是因為他對神同在的認知和信靠,以致於他無論在甚麼境況下,都仍然能夠擁有生存的勇氣、盼望和力量。

那天晚上在電視上看了2009年世界大事回顧後,突然很想寫下一些東西。想寫的並不是對那些2009年事件的感想,而是在這一切過後,盼望2010年會有新的轉變。

2010 年,我衷心地祝願世界和平,並且祝願所有人都身體健康。

不再有戰火和疾病蔓延;不再有軟弱和無辜的人受害。

期望在這新的一年,大家都活得平安、喜樂和健康。

而最重要的是,我們都能夠擁有生存的勇氣、盼望和力量,並且將這些勇氣、盼望和力量,與其他有需要的人分享。

願大家擁有美好的2010 年!

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By Queenie
On Monday, January 11, 2010
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聖誕快樂行動 Merry Christmas Acts

這是我今天刊登於明報 (加西版 D11) 副刊「無心的約會」專欄的文章。

盼望這個聖誕大家也一起行動,為更多的人帶來一個愉快和溫暖的聖誕。

祝大家聖誕快樂!!:)

Merry Christmas, Everyone!!
This is my article which published on Ming Pao Newspapers (Western Canada) D11 today.  I haven’t translated it into English, but in short: It encourages people to take actions and give others a “Merry Christmas” practically by doing whatever they can do, like: you can give some meaningful gifts through the charity organizations that you know well and trust (you can find some links below), or you can donate some old clothes and toys from your home, or you can volunteer your time and energy to help out.  Our little acts of kindness may bring someone a warm and happy Christmas.  But of course, we can do it anytime, not just in Christmastime. :)
                              

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相關網站 Related links:

世界宣明會 World Vision

善普施「聖誕禮物行動」 Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child”

願望成真基金 Make-A-Wish Foundation

文化更新研究中心 Culture Regeneration Research Society

救世軍 The Salvation Army

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By Queenie
On Tuesday, December 22, 2009
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夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (4)

參觀完哈雷阿卡拉火山後,我們的觀光團帶了我們到另一個當地的旅遊點:伊奧溪谷州立公園 (Iao Valley State Park)。左邊的針尖山 (Iao Needle) 是2,000 呎高的岩石峰。

After visiting Haleakala, our day tour brought us to another local attraction: the Iao Valley State Park.  The Ian Needle on the left side is a 2,000-foot lava rock pinnacle.

                                               

離開夏威夷前,再次觀賞一次美麗的茂宜島日落。

Watching the beautiful Maui sunset once again before leaving Hawaii.

                      

                        

                        

夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (1)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (2)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (3)

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On Saturday, December 12, 2009
At 8:33 pm
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夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (3)

第三天,我們參加了一個一天團,到了哈雷阿卡拉國家公園 (Haleakala National Park),參觀島上最著名的旅遊聖地哈雷阿卡拉火山。

On the third day, we joined a day tour to go to Haleakala National Park, and visit Haleakala, the most well-known attraction on the island. 

                        

                                                              

哈雷阿卡拉火山座落於茂宜島海拔10,023英尺之上。早期的夏威夷人將之命名為「太陽之家」。它是世上最大的睡火山,已有超過200 年沒有爆發。

Haleakala rises 10,023 feet above Maui’s coastal areas.  It’s called “House of the Sun” by early Hawaiians.  It is the world’s largest dormant volcano, has not erupted for more than 200 years.

(有關於「太陽之家」的傳說 About the Legend of the House of the Sun)             

 

                                 

許多遊客到這來觀賞日出和日落。

不過由於山頂上的空氣非常稀薄,以致我在那裡呼吸十分地困難。感謝神讓我最後仍然生還!

Many visitors come here to watch sunrise and sunset. 

But because the air on the summit is so rarefied, I had a very hard time breathing up there.  Thank God that I survived eventually!!

                 

                    

遊客從山頂下來後,可以到遊客中心領取一張「生還者」證書。當其他團友都在領取他們的「生還者」證書時,我們的導遊親自拿了一張「生還者」證書送給我,因為她認為我是真真正正的生還者!

Visitors can get a “survivor” certificate at the Haleakala Visitor Center after coming down from the summit.  While others were getting their own survivor certificates, our tour guide brought one to me by herself, because she thinks I’m the REAL SURVIVOR!!

                       

                       

夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (1)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (2)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (4)

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夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (2)

                

夏威夷沙律和漢堡飽。你會在漢堡飽內找到一片新鮮的菠蘿!

Hawaiian salad and burger.  You will find a slice of fresh pineapple in the burger!

                                             

              

一邊吃晚飯,一邊聽現場的夏威夷音樂表演。

Listening to live Hawaiian music while having dinner.

           

                                             

我們在第二天看了夏威夷的傳統Luau 表演 “Honua’ula”

We watched the Hawaiian traditional Luau show “Honua’ula” on the second day.

                 

                   

夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (1)│  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (3)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (4)

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夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (1)

上月我與母親和妹妹到了夏威夷的茂宜島  (Maui, Hawaii) 旅行。我們在島上逗留了五天,主要的活動就只是享受陽光與海灘。整個旅程非常的悠閒,我們都感到十分的開心,並且很享受在島上的時光。

Last month I had traveled to Maui, Hawaii, with my mom and sisters.  We stayed 5 days on the island.  Our main activity was just enjoying the sunshine and the beach.  The whole trip was really relaxing, we all felt very happy, and enjoyed the time on the island a lot.

              

 

                     

夏威夷旅行是我今年的目標和心願之一,從年初開始便已一直在夢想著夏威夷的陽光與海灘。正當我以為今年可能實踐不到這個心願時,一個突如其來的旅行安排卻讓我的夢想成真了!而且我們的目的地更是我最嚮往的茂宜島!

神當然一早知道我心中的渴望。祂不但成就我的心願,而且更是超過我所想所求地成就,給了我和家人一個十分美好的旅程。

Travelling to Hawaii was one of my goals and wishes of the year.  I’ve been dreamed the Hawaiian sunshine and the beaches since the beginning of the year.  Just as I thought that I would not be able to fulfill this wish in this year, a surprising travel plan came and made my dream came true!  And even more, our destination was Maui, where I have been dreamed the most!

God surely knew the desire of my heart.  Not only fulfilled my wish, He even fulfilled it more than I have imagined and asked for, and gave me and my family a very wonderful trip.

                   

                                

位於茂宜島西南海岸的維雷亞 (Wailea) 海灘。

我喜愛在沙灘上漫步,尤其是踏在這些又美又柔的沙上!此外,我也喜愛躺在沙灘甚麼也不做,只享受陽光、海風和眼前的美景。

The Wailea Beach, located at the Southwest coast of Maui.  

I love walking on the beach, especially on these beautiful soft sands!  And I also love lying on the beach and doing nothing, just enjoying the sunshine, ocean breeze and the beautiful view in front of me.

              

                          

夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (2)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (3)  │  夏威夷 Hawaii 2009 (4)

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屬靈日記 Spiritual Diary

“The book of Ezekiel is a spiritual diary of a man’s encounters with God. His experiences move the reader to weep for him – though he never weeps for himself.” – Daniel I. Block

早上在校對解經書,讀到這一句時,有種莫名的感動。也許是感動於以西結一生如何地被神所使用;也許是感動於他與神相遇的不平凡經歷;又或許是感動於這一本以神和以西結的經歷所寫下的屬靈書卷的存在。

你曾否有過與神相遇的經歷?

其實只要我們願意的話,每一天我們都可以與神相遇。

打開我們的心,去認識這位創造宇宙天地萬物的神。

打開我們的筆記本,去寫下神的慈愛、奇妙和真實。

也許有一天,無數的人將因你與神相遇的經歷和你所寫下的屬靈日記而感動和得到生命的轉變。

Filed under : 靈修 Devotional
By Queenie
On Wednesday, November 11, 2009
At 11:11 pm
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撒種和收割 Sowing and Reaping

這兩個星期教會主日講道都在講關於撒種和收割的道理。沒有撒種,就不會有收成。吝啬或懼怕去付出的,不但不會有收獲,甚至可能連原本僅有的也會失去。

撒種和收割並不只是一個道理,也是一條方程式,甚至是一門學問。撒甚麼種,何時、何地、如何撒,都同樣地會影響收成。

撒種的人,既需要有毅力,也需要有智慧。

在這個新的人生季節裡,我已撰擇了要如何撒種。然而這晚我又在想,到底自己的選擇是否正確,我所撒的種是否真的能夠開花結果,帶來收成?

當我仍在疑慮之際,我打開了我的靈修禱告書 “Praying God’s Word Day by Day” (by Beth Moore),今天的訊息是:“We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, but frankly we won’t if we’re too afraid to try.”

神就是這樣,經常在我的書中 (又或者藉著其他各種不同的途徑) 對我說話,或回應我心中的疑問。

只要我們願意靠著神去踏出信心的腳步,祂便會加給我們力量,讓我們凡事都能作。只要我們不放棄,到了時候,我們便能取得美好的收成。

                                                 

禱告(“Praying God’s Word Day by Day” October 27 的禱告)

“My mighty God, thank You for Your Word that exhorts me not to become weary in doing good.  At the proper time I will reap a harvest if I do not give up (Gal. 6:9).

Father, this process of breaking free is hard work!  Please remind me often that it is also a very good work.  Help me to know without a doubt that any effort You require of me will have effect.  Please help me never to give up, no matter how long it takes.  I will reap a harvest in Jesus’ name!

Lord God, I acknowledge the promise of Your Word that I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength (Phil. 4:13).  Help me to cast all my anxiety on You because You care for me (1 Pet. 5:7).”  Amen.

                                       

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以前曾經寫過一篇關於撒種和收割的文章,現在找了出來再次與大家分享:

Reap What You Sow

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By Queenie
On Tuesday, October 27, 2009
At 10:36 pm
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