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Everyone has thought of living a joyful life. But "joy" carries a different meaning from person to person: some think that "life is short, be merry now", and some decide to "see through life itself, and not wish for more". Pastor Liu Tong from the Silicon Valley River of Life Christian Church recently shared with the community "The keys to a joyful life" at an annual charity gathering organized by the River of Life Foundation.

The three-day long "Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the one hundred years of Xinhai history" exhibition organized by the Cosmic Light Holistic Care Agencies in the Bay area came to an end on the 13th. The forum held in the afternoon themed "Reflecting on the hundred years and looking into the future" focused on historical leaders of the previous century and how they influenced the era under the influence of Christianity.

Since February of this year, when President Obama announced refusal to protect the "Defense of Marriage Act", many Department of Justice lawyers who were once defending the Act have backed off from the fight against various challenges and complaints against the "one man one woman" theory as basis for marriage. Some have even opted to defend and support the same sex marriage side. There are legislative activists who initiate national protests, in hopes of bringing these lawyers who act against the ethics of professional conducts to justice.

The annual international Double Portions Ministry convention organized by the Double Portions Ministry Women's Centre took place at the Santa Clara Hyatt Regency Hotel, from the evening of the 14th through to the afternoon of the 15th. One to two hundred sisters from 12 churches in the San Francisco Bay area attended in preparation to become "talented women in Heaven".

This is the year of presidential election for the United States of America, and tomorrow marks the preliminary election day in California. In the face of a deteriorating social and political atmosphere, churches from multiple cultures in the San Francisco Bay area joined forces and participated in "Cry Out America", a prayer gathering that united five to six hundred Christians yesterday (the 3rd) who, through prayers and faith, proclaimed that God is the ruler of this land.

Feng Shui and fatalism have almost become a tradition in the Chinese culture, with many firmly believing in the words of fortune tellers. When one faces adversities in life, one often attributes these to "fate" or "destiny", or feels that one's life is controlled by this so-called "fate". "A Dream Team", a Gospel movie produced by The Media Evangelism Limited, focuses on this topic, and attempts to unveil the secrets of this so-called "fate".

The greatly anticipated “Love is Heaven” River of Life Foundation Charity Musical Gala has successfully been launched on Friday (the 18th) at the River of Life Christian Church, with the support of performing artists such as Blackie and Fan Fan. An evening of lively music and stories of love brought about abundant blessings to our audience.

Rev. Shen-Chu Chow, senior pastor of Bread of Life Church in Taipei, spoke on the topic of “Church and the Will of God”, explicating the mission of the churches today, at the three day conference for the Bread of Life Churches in North America held from June 24-26 at the River of Life Christian Church in Santa Clara, California.

“The seed of gospel must be watered by the tears of intercessory prayers,” stated the chairman of the National Day of Prayer committee at the annual conference of a Chinese church. God will bring about the greatest gospel revival in history in China, he added, but this can only be fulfilled if a prayer movement begins in China.

Following the memorial services held for Dr. James Hudson Taylor III in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore last month, Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF International) has arranged to hold memorial services in San Francisco and Los Angeles, allowing overseas Chinese pastors and believers to participate.

On April 25, Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF) held their annual mission conference in Bay Area Redwood City. During the three-hour gathering, they’ve introduced the minority ethnic groups in China and South East Asia, challenging the believers to have a gospel burden for the unreached people living in the 10/40 window and to inherit the spirit of Hudson Taylor, the father of China missions.

Two most highly controversial pro-homosexual bills in the state of California are getting closer to the legislation book; Christians are therefore called to mount the final defence by urging the Gover

SAN FRANCISCO- Initiated by a group of Chinese evangelicals in Bay Area, the second pro-family conference was held on Saturday, June 10, on which churches once again are warned of the huge crisis over

June 6 marks the Primary Election Day of the State of California, Christian groups urge all voters cast their vote in an effort to change the Democrat-dominated state, which has threatened the ethical

The last hurdle for the controversial pro-homosexual education bill in the State of California is expected to be blocked as the state Governor pledged to veto the bill Thursday.

California Chinese pastors are urged to state their opposition to the controversial senate bill that prohibits anti-homosexual message in school curriculum.

SAN FRANCISCO- The first ever Chinese Christian pro-family conference in Bay Area was held Saturday morning, raising a new challenge to the Chinese churches in terms of their roles to uphold the bibli

SAN FRANCISCO- Despite strong opposition from the pro-family groups and conservative Christians, the California State Senate goes ahead with the bill that prohibits anti-homosexual message in school c

Pro-family groups are alarmed as the controversial pro-homosexual bill in California continues to make steps forward to the law book. Wednesday, the Senate Education Committee of the California State

In the midst of a series of pro-homosexual education agenda that threatens the second generation, a coalition of pro-family groups is going to join a campaign to investigate the risk in schools.

SAN FRANCISCO- Chinese community in California remains divided over immigrant rights issues as some 10,000 protestors, including some religious leaders, staged a demonstration Sunday.

On the brink of an important hearing on the controversial pro-homosexual curriculum for the state of California, Chinese Christians are called to raise their voice against the threat to the next gener

The impact of homosexual movement is expanding to the second generation as the California State Senate is ready to pass a highly controversial bill that will require schools to embrace homosexuality i

Little progress has shown in the China-U.S. talks at the White House yesterday, especially in terms of human rights, despite protestors’ strong demonstration.

The US President George W. Bush is urged to push China to respect human rights as he will hold the high-profile talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao today.