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Monday
Apr112016

Market Generosity

No, not the stock market! I'm referring to the generosity of the Association of Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market. That's where the working hours of men and women begin at 4 a.m.

Perhaps because they understand what it's like to work hard, they willingly stepped in to help others in a challenging situation.

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Friday
Apr082016

To Our Intrepid Team - Well Done!

Spring is quickly approaching and boy, am I thankful! This winter saw the coldest temperatures in Hong Kong in almost 60 years. Record lows sent many of Hong Kong's residents indoors, huddled next to their heaters, but not Christian Action!

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Wednesday
Mar302016

Piecing Life Together

Our current headquarters at New Horizons Building and the surrounding area was once known as Kai Tak Refugee Camp. It was a temporary home for thousands of people who fled Vietnam in the 70's and 80's. They were often referred to as the Vietnamese Boat People. In February, I met with Thanh Tazumi, a former refugee, who came to revisit, reflect and remember that part of her life.

After 90 treacherous days at sea with 11 family members, Thanh landed in Hong Kong in 1981. She was only a child, but she clearly recalls her emotions: "I was so happy to be off that boat. I remember being in awe of all the lights. I was from the Vietnamese countryside and had never seen so many lights!"

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Tuesday
Mar222016

Celebrating Christ

People across the world will be celebrating the Easter holiday this weekend. This is a particularly significant time for Christians like me. We celebrate the death and the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which was an historic event that changed the world.

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Monday
Mar142016

The Fear of Old Age

The government keeps reminding us that by 2040, about one in every three people in Hong Kong will be an elderly person. Will you be one of them?

I celebrated my birthday a few weeks ago, and I can't help wondering how I'll live out my old age. I'm sure that thought also crosses your mind!

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