A New Collection of Thoughtful Learning Apps — Now Available on iOS & Android

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I’m excited to share a set of mobile apps I’ve recently completed and published on both the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. These apps are designed with a simple goal in mind: to make meaningful, structured content more accessible, whether you’re studying theology or improving your English vocabulary. 📱 Now Available on Both Platforms All apps are live and available for download: Google Play Developer Page: https://play.google.com/store/apps/dev?id=5835943159853189043 Apple App Store Developer Page: https://apps.apple.com/ca/developer/q-z-l-corp/id1888794100 📖 Theology & Confession Study Apps For those interested in Reformed theology and classical Christian teachings, I’ve developed a series of apps that present foundational texts in a clean, focused reading format: The Belgic Confession Canons of Dort Heidelberg Catechism Westminster Shorter Catechism Each app is designed to provide a distraction-free experience, making it easier to read, reflect, and revisit these im...
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2026年一月25日 主日清晨讲道反思：神正在为我们预备更美的家乡（希伯来书 11:13–16）

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希伯来书 11:13–16 —— 神正在为我们预备更美的家乡



今天早上的讲道让我重新思考什么才是真正的“成功人生”。我们常常用眼前、暂时的事物来衡量成功，比如健康、经济状况、家庭是否顺利、工作是否稳定。当这些方面进展顺利时，我们就觉得人生是成功的；一旦出现问题，内心便充满焦虑与失落。

然而，希伯来书 11:13–16 提醒我们，神的子民一向是用不同的眼光来看待人生。那些信心的伟人都是“存着信心死的”，并没有在今生完全得着神所应许的，却仍然坚信神的话必定成就。

亚伯拉罕和众族长承认自己在世上是客旅、是寄居的。他们虽然生活在神所赐的土地上，却从未把那里当作最终的家。这也帮助我们理解：为什么即使在顺境中，心里仍常常感到不完全满足。这种不安并不是信心软弱，而是提醒我们——这个世界本来就不是我们的终极归宿。

讲道提醒我们，基督徒并不是要把今生经营成永恒的家园，而是要存着盼望，等候那“更美的家乡”，就是属天的家乡。我们活在世上，却不完全属于这个世界。

这也带来了极大的安慰。神有时容许我们经历困难和挫折，是为了提醒我们真正的盼望在哪里。同时，神也赐下宝贵的应许：祂并不以称我们为祂的子民为耻，因为祂已经为我们预备了一座城。

今天清晨，我再次被提醒：我的人生不需要在今世完全圆满。真正的成功不在于地上的安稳，而在于凭信心而活，仰望神所预备的永恒家乡。

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