Bible Verse–Psalm 34:18

The LORD is near to them that are of a broken heart; and saves such as be of a contrite spirit.

I Can Get Along Well With the Surly “Big Sister”

By Shu Xun, Italy I worked as a waitress in a restaurant. One night, a big sister working in our restaurant came back from the visit to her hometown. As it was the first time that we met, I greeted her with civility but she ignored me. From her words and ac...

King Solomon’s Trouble: Emptiness

I felt very puzzled every time I read the Book of Ecclesiastes; it says: “I sought in my heart to give myself to wine, yet acquainting my heart with wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the sons of men, which they should do...

Bible Verses–Matthe 25:6-10

And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go you out to meet him. Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. But the wise answered, saying,...