Belonging

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Being a Christian Is Like Being a Foreigner

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I immigrated to Australia when I was a child. Perhaps it was because I was still very young, I quickly adapted to the way things were there. Recently, I returned to Hong Kong where I was born. That feeling of being a foreigner hit me hard.
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To The One Who Feels Like an Outsider

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I saw you leave right after last Sunday’s service. You mumbled a polite excuse when some members invited you to stay for lunch, but I saw the tension and unease in your face.

Abandoned But Not Forgotten

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What if... someone didn’t care about you anymore? What if someone left you? Abandoned. I’ll be honest, I’ve struggled with this word. It’s a word that stands out boldly on one of my birth documents.

We Belong to Christ

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Title: We Belong to Christ Artwork by: McKenna McIntyre Description: In…

3 Things I Learned From Moving Abroad

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The day finally came for me to grab my bags and board the flight. I had been living with my grandparents and other relatives for more than 7 years, but it was now time to join my parents and undertake my university education in the new country they called home.

Why Don't I Feel Like I Belong in Church?

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I have been attending the youth service at my church for five years. This was where I planted my roots and grew spiritually.