Perplexing Adolescence
“I grew up in Sunday school. When I was about to enter high school, I had to return to my hometown school due to my household registration. The new environment and classmates have led to my persistent emotional struggles. I felt that my parents weren’t helping me. Since then, I became reluctant to pray and go to church. Currently I am in college, I feel lost and aimless. I know that I should study hard, but I have no motivation. I have gone to church again during the summer vacation. But I feel very tired afterward, interacting with others drained me even more. There is no reason to be happy, and I feel bad in all aspects. I cannot sleep well, and I once visited a doctor who said it wasn’t depression. I really hope that I will be brightened up. Please pray for me.”
(Sister Xu)
- Sister Xu has lost motivation in her life. Ask the Lord to revive her inner life and make her become passionate again so that she will know the meaning of life. It is hoped that her body, mind and soul will flourish in the Lord.
Gastric Cancer
Recent data from the National Cancer Center have indicated that the number of gastric cancer patients nationwide exceeds 350,000 and that gastric cancer ranks fifth among all malignant tumors. Moreover, the number of deaths exceeds 260,000, ranking third among all malignant tumors; and the occurrence of gastric cancer among young people is on the rise. Xing Jie, deputy chief physician of the Digestive Center of Beijing Friendship Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University in Beijing, once has reminded that some bad lifestyles can easily increase the risk of gastric cancer. From the aspect of diet, foods high in salt and oil as well as pickled and grilled foods may contain carcinogens. Adhering to a healthy lifestyle, improving quality of life, managing stress and regular medical examinations are effective measures to prevent gastric cancer.
(“Beijing Youth Daily”, December 12, 2024)
- May the Lord to comfort and heal the sick people, and give them the strength and courage to face treatment. Pray that they can all establish a good and healthy lifestyle, refrain from bad eating habits, pay attention to medical examinations so as to protect their bodies.
Become Light in Workplace
“My job is quite stressful, affecting my emotions and life. I have been considering whether to change companies. But due to the poor overall environment and I dare not make a decision. My introverted personality sometimes makes me timid. Thank God for His provision. The new company I joined is quite good and welcomes newcomers. They provide great opportunities for new employees. It aligns well with my profession and allows me to learn new skills. I am very grateful to God. I hope that I can witness Him in my workplace and influence others at work with a grateful heart. I also want to thank the hosts of Radio Liangyou for giving me guidance and praying for me.”
(Sister Huang)
- Although Sister Huang has experienced struggles at work, the Lord has prepared the best for her. May the Lord use Sister Huang as a good testimony so that she will be the “light and salt” in the workplace.
Frauds of Winning
Ms. Li received a delivery package containing a winning flyer that prompted her to scan a QR code to claim her prize. Believing she had truly won, she scanned the code and joined a group where members shared that they earn money by completing tasks given out in the group. Ms. Li followed the instructions and did the tasks seriously. After she had successfully obtained a rebate of more than RMB 300, she increased her investment. The customer service asked her to withdraw cash from the bank and send it by delivery to top up. The police received the fraud alert and arrived in time to stop the package. Ms. Li, thus, did not lose her money. Nowadays, scammers have changed their tactics to evade detection, shifting from direct transfers to mailing cash, causing individuals to transfer their assets unknowingly.
(“CCTV News App”, December 6, 2024)
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May the Lord help the police strengthen their efforts in cracking down on fraud cases and increase the penalties for such crimes to raise the cost for criminals. May relevant departments enhance fraud prevention education so that citizens can recognize scams early and prevent losses before they occur.
Gospel Broadcasting
- Broadcast Dreamwork 2.0: Broadcast Dreamwork is reinstated in 2024, igniting the listener’s dream and creativity. Radio Liangyou has made instructional short courses for this purpose, with online forums on related skills or queries. Last Christmas, selected listeners played a part in an original Christmas radio drama. The dedicated website for Broadcast Dreamwork has been set up, where all the newly created masterpieces will be made available — a space for every dreamer budding with passion and commitment.
- Seminary Activities: In November and December, Liangyou Theological Seminary hosted a series of activities to again link up individuals, boost interactions, and develop affiliation among listeners. These included an online symposium “Work of the Holy Spirit in Scripture”, “Unforgettable Christian Service” Article Solicitation, and “For Dear Jesus” Creative Gift Design campaign.
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