The Origin of Animals’ Names

When I was a child, I was very curious when hearing grown-ups call various animals, such as lion, tiger, elephant, peacock, cat, dog, rabbit, eagle and so on. How come they are called these names? Who gave names to them? So, I went to ask my grandfather and gr...

Bible Verse–Leviticus 18:21

Leviticus 18:21 And you shall not let any of your seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shall you profane the name of your God: I am the LORD.

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...

Bible Verses–Zechariah 13:8-9

And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, said the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as g...

Bible Verse–1 Peter 5:8

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour:

Bible Verses–Luke 12:24-34

Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them: how much more are you better than the fowls? And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If you then be not able to do th...

Bible Verses–Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 And these words, which I command you this day, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when y...