8月15日的主題--Adversity 當諸事不順時

8月15日的空英課程主題是 Adversity(當諸事不順時)。

Adversity hits us in many different ways. It can come as an illness, the death of a loved one, betrayal from a friend, or any unexpected difficulty. None of us know when it will hit, but we all know that sooner or later, we will have to face it. Adversity can make us angry with God. We might ask questions like, “God, why are you doing this to me?” Or, “God, why won’t you help me? Why are you letting me suffer so much?” The book Streams in the Desert says comfort is, “one of God’s most precious gifts.” But in order to have comfort we must first have pain. Is there anything good that can come from adversity? Is there any purpose behind it?
人的一生中,免不了都會遇到形式不一的逆境,可能是疾病,親人的去世,朋友的出賣,或是其他突如其來的困難。雖然沒有人知道什麼時候壞事會臨到,不過,我們都知道那是遲早要面對的事。人生中的逆境可能會叫我們遷怒於上帝。我們可能會問一些問題:「上帝啊,你為什麼這樣對待我?」或是「上帝啊,為什麼你沒有對我伸出援手?你為什麼讓我受這麼多的苦?」荒漠甘泉一書說安慰是「上帝最珍貴的禮物之一」。然而,在未曾經歷安慰之先,我們必須先受痛苦。從逆境中會產生出什麼好的事嗎?困難的背後是否存有什麼目的呢?

“Let us give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the merciful Father, the God from whom all help comes! He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.”~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
「我們要感謝我們的主耶穌基督的父上帝!是慈愛的天父,也是一切安慰的來源。在我們的各種患難中,他安慰我們,使我們能夠用他所賜給我們的安慰去安慰遭遇各種患難的人。」~哥林多後書 1:3-4

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時間:107年8月15日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部2樓215會議室(中山南路5號)
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8月1日的主題--Defeating Depression 戰勝憂鬱

8月1日的空英課程主題是 Defeating Depression(戰勝憂鬱)。

What is depression? Is it just feeling a little sad? Or is it more serious? Doctors say that depression is a serious disease. Today we have many different kinds of medicine to take for depression, but the problem seems to be growing. Doctors say there are more depressed people in the world today than 50 years ago. Why do you think this is true? What causes depression? On the other hand, what gives us happiness? What gives us hope?

什麼是憂鬱?只是感到有一點兒憂傷?還是更嚴重的問題?醫生說憂鬱症是一種嚴重的疾病。在今天,我們研發了許多藥物來對付憂鬱症,但是這個問題似乎愈來愈嚴重。醫生指出,現在全世界憂鬱的人口,比五十年前要多得多。為什麼你覺得會有這種現象呢?什麼導致了憂鬱症?從另外一方面來說,什麼能帶給我們快樂?什麼會帶給我們盼望?

“Leave all your worries with him, because he cares for you.”~ 1 Peter 5:7
「要把一切憂慮都卸給他,因為他關心你們。」~彼得前書 5:7

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時間:107年8月1日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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7月18日的主題--Understanding Loneliness 認識寂寞

7月18日的空英課程主題是 Understanding Loneliness(認識寂寞)。

What is loneliness? What are some causes of loneliness? What do you usually do when you feel lonely? Everyone feels lonely sometimes. If you go to a new school, move to a new city, or start a new job, you might feel like you don’t fit in with everyone else. Or if you stay at the same school, city, or job for a long time you might start to feel like none of your friends really understand you. You might think, “If only I had a best friend,” or, “If only I had a boyfriend/girlfriend.” or “If only my family spent more time with me, I would never be lonely again.” But even if you have a wonderful family, best friend, or boyfriend/girlfriend, they can’t be with you all the time. How can we keep from feeling lonely, even if we are alone?
什麼是寂寞?寂寞的原因有哪些?當你感到寂寞時,你通常做些什麼事來排解呢?每個人有時都會感到寂寞。如果你進入新學校就讀,搬到一個新的城市,或是開始 一份新的工作,你或許會感到你與別人格格不入。或者,如果你在同樣的學校、城市、或工作待了很長一段時間,你或許會覺得你的朋友沒有一個真正了解你。你或許會想,「如果我有一個摯友就好了」或是,「如果我有一個男朋友/女朋友就好了」或是,「如果我的家人能在更多時間陪我,我就再也不會感到寂寞了」。但是,即使你有一個很棒的家庭,最要好的朋友,或是男朋友/女朋友,他們也無法總是和你在一起。我們即使在獨處的時候,如何能避免寂寞?

“Father to the fatherless, defender of widows – this is God, whose dwelling is holy. God places the lonely in families; he sets the prisoners free and gives them joy.”~Psalm 68:5-6
「上帝住在祂的聖殿裡;祂看顧孤兒,保護寡婦。祂使孤獨的人有家可歸,使被囚的人重獲自由。」~詩篇68 : 5-6


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時間:107年7月18日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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7月4日的主題--Pride and Humility 驕傲與謙卑

7月4日的空英課程主題是 Pride and Humility(驕傲與謙卑)。

What is something you are proud of? When someone gives you a compliment, how do you usually respond? Pride is an interesting subject. It can have good meanings and bad meanings. If somebody says, “I take pride in my work,” or “I’m so proud of my children” – these are usually good things. But the Bible has many strong warnings against pride. In fact, the Bible says that pride is the beginning of destruction (Proverbs 18:12). How can we be confident without being proud? How can we be humble and still be strong?
你為哪些事感到驕傲?當有人稱讚你時,你通常如何回應?驕傲是個有趣的主題,它可以是好的意思,也可以是不好的意思。如果有個人說,「我以我的工作為榮(感到驕傲)或是「我以我的兒女為榮(感到驕傲)」—這都是好事。但是聖經針對驕傲有許多強烈的警告。事實上,聖經說:狂傲的人招毀滅。(箴言18:12 ) 我們如何有自信而又不驕傲呢?謙卑仍又剛強呢?

“Pride leads to destruction, and arrogance to downfall.” ~ Proverbs 16:18
「驕傲在敗壞以先;狂心在跌倒之前。」~箴言十六:18

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時間:107年7月4日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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6月20日的主題--Bitterness and Forgiveness 苦毒與饒恕

6月20日的空英課程主題是 Bitterness and Forgiveness(苦毒與饒恕)。

What can we gain by forgiving someone? Can we gain anything by refusing to forgive? Forgiveness goes against our nature. When people hurt us, we naturally want to punish them for it. Perhaps even more difficult is asking for forgiveness, which hurts our pride. But forgiveness is necessary to keep any relationship going. And it is necessary for our own peace of mind. When we forgive someone, we set him free from his guilt. But what we might not realize is that we are also setting ourselves free, from the prison of bitterness and anger.
饒恕別人時我們自己得到什麼好處?拒絕饒恕時我們又會得到什麼呢?饒恕是與我們的本性背道而馳的。當有人傷害我們時,很自然地我們會想為此懲罰他們。或許更難啟口的是請求饒恕,因為這有損我們的自尊心。然而為讓友誼關係持續下去,饒恕是不可或缺的,對我們自己的心情平靜更是如此。當我們饒恕時,我們豁免了他人的罪疚感;然而我們可能不明白的是,我們也同時從苦毒與憤怒的監獄中釋放了自己。

“Love keeps no record of wrongs.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:5
「愛是不記住別人的過錯。」~哥林多前書十三:5


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時間:107年6月20日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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6月6日的主題--Resolving Conflicts 解決衝突

6月6日的空英課程主題是 Resolving Conflicts(解決衝突)。

Who is someone you don’t get along with? How do you deal with that person? Resolving conflicts is a challenge we all have to face. When we are angry and hurt, we sometimes say things we don’t mean. Sometimes we don’t say anything at all, and just keep our anger inside.
The Bible tells us we should “speak the truth in a spirit of love” (Ephesians 4:15) when we have conflicts with each other. This can be really hard! How can we learn to resolve our conflicts, and make our relationships stronger? How can we tell people they have hurt us, without hurting them?
你和誰相處得不和睦?你如何應付那個人?解決衝突,是我們所有人都必須面對的挑戰。有時候,當我們怒氣沖沖,還有感情受到傷害之時,我們會說出無心之言。有些時候,我們什麼都不說,只是將怒氣隱藏在心中。
聖經告訴我們,當我們與他人有衝突的時候,我們應當「用愛心說誠實話」(以弗所書4:15)。這的確相當困難!我們如何能學習解決衝突,使我們的人際關係更鞏固呢?我們如何在不傷害別人的情形下,告訴他們,他們傷害我們的感情呢?

“Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.” ~ James 1:19
「我親愛的弟兄姊妹們,你們每一個人都應該隨時聆聽別人的意見,不急於發言,更不要輕易動怒。」~雅各書 1: 19


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時間:107年6月6日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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5月16日的主題--Our Words 言語

5月16日的空英課程主題是 Our Words(言語)。

Words are powerful. A compliment makes us feel wonderful, and an insult can hurt for years. Since words are so powerful, it is wise to use them carefully. But unfortunately, not many people do. We’ve all spoken without thinking, and might have hurt someone without meaning to. Even worse is when we try to hurt people with our words. How can we learn to tame our tongues?
話語中帶有能力。稱讚讓我們覺得飄飄然,侮辱則讓我們傷痛數年。既然話語如此具有能力,聰明人要謹慎使用言語。然而,不幸的是,大多數人並非如此。我們都曾犯過「說話不用大腦」的錯,也一定曾在無意中傷過他人。更糟的是,我們還可用話語蓄意來傷人。我們要怎麼學習控制我們的舌頭呢?

“When you tell the truth, justice is done, but lies lead to injustice. Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal. A lie has a short life, but truth lives on forever.” ~ Proverbs 12:17-19
「說實話,顯示公正;作假證,傷害無辜。出言不慎如利劍傷人;言語明智如濟世良藥。撒謊的舌頭瞬息即逝;誠實的嘴唇永垂不朽。」~箴言十二:17-19


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時間:107年5月16日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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5月2日的主題--Learning From Failure 從失敗中學習

5月2日的空英課程主題是 Learning From Failure(從失敗中學習)。

What are some of your goals? Have you ever had a goal you couldn’t achieve? Have you ever tried something and failed? Everyone wants to be a success. We encourage students to get good grades and be the best students in their class. Many adults work hard to gain as much money and respect as they can. We admire successful people, so when somebody fails at something, we sometimes look down on them. But everyone will fail sometimes because nobody is perfect. So how can we accept our failures and learn from them?

你的人生目標是哪些?你是否曾擁有你無法實現的目標?你是否曾嘗試去做一些事,卻失敗了呢?每個人都希望能功成名就。我們鼓勵學生獲取好成績,並且成為班上最好的學生。許多成年人努力工作,盡可能獲取更多的酬勞和尊重。我們都會欽佩成功人士;因此,當某些人在某事上失敗時,我們有時會輕視他們。但是每個人都會經歷失敗,因為沒有人是完美的。因此,我們如何接受我們的失敗,並且從中學習呢?

“My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9
「你只要有我的恩典就夠了,因為我的能力在你軟弱的時候顯得最剛強。」~哥林多後書 12:9



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時間:107年5月2日(星期三) 中午12:30-13:30
地點:教育部本部5樓大禮堂(中山南路5號)
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