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31/07/2026

港九培靈研經會好書推介—《津遵樂道》

將於明天起一連十日假九龍城浸信會舉行的港九培靈研經會，在6日至10日期間，海天書樓將於教會地庫設有書攤，銷售各款海天精選產品。

屆時，書攤其中一款將會售賣的書籍是由周永健牧師所著的《津遵樂道》。書中集合了他精心挑選的80篇講道文章，主題各有不同。不論大家自行閱讀，還是與弟兄姊妹們一起閱讀、討論，相信都會獲益良多。

歡迎大家屆時前來書攤，多多支持！

#海天書樓
#港九培靈研經會

28/07/2026

港九培靈研經會書攤快訊

一年一度的港九培靈研經會，將於 8 月 1 日至 10 日假九龍城浸信會舉行。而在 8 月 6 日至 10 日期間，會場將設有書展，海天書樓屆時亦會參展，跟各位讀者見面。

歡迎大家來研經會享用靈糧，別忘記也來選購好書，讓身心靈常得滋養。

📍書攤詳情︰
日期︰2026年8月6至10日
時間︰早上9時至下午1時（7至8日、10日）；晚上6時至10時（6日至10日）
地點︰九龍城浸信會地庫

#港九培靈研經會 #九龍城浸信會
#海天書樓

【聚會資訊】主場書攤
2026年8月6日至10日，於九龍城浸信會主場地設有書攤，各書攤設有好書推介，並提供特別折扣優惠，歡迎到場參觀選購。

#港九培靈研經會
#培靈會
#98屆 #翻轉生命 #更新侍主
#謝挺 #黃國維 #陳傳華

請瀏覽本會網頁了解各項詳情:
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21/07/2026

【2027年海天日曆　現已新裝登場】
以文載道　聲音同步　助您生命日新

2027年《海天日曆》，現已與《海天月曆》同步登場。
新日曆不但以全新形象登場，更引入三大新元素，讓日曆與時並進，每天為您加油打氣！

✅ 日曆改用直身設計，桌上更少空間仍可擺放，內容仍然豐富。
✅ 每日內容設有專屬聲音導航版，手機一掃即可聆聽國語版，邊讀邊聽沒問題，通勤期間也可聽，隨時隨地送上屬天祝福。
✅ 曆末附錄送上眾多全新資訊，涵蓋生活各範疇，不同處境都合用。

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#海天月曆 #2027日曆 #座檯日曆 　
以文載道　聲音同步　助您生命日新

2027年《海天日曆》，現已與《海天月曆》同步登場。新日曆不但以全新形象登場，更引入不同新元素，讓日曆與時並進，每天為您加油打氣！

✅ 日曆改用直身設計，桌上更少空間仍可擺放，內容仍然豐富
✅ 每日內容設有專屬聲音導航版，手機一掃即可聆聽國語版，邊讀邊聽沒問題，通勤期間也可聽，隨時隨地送上屬天祝福
✅ 曆末附錄送上眾多全新資訊，涵蓋生活各範疇，不同處境都合用

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#海天月曆 #2027日曆 #座檯日曆

15/07/2026

【2027《海天月曆》　現已全球發行】

一曲一圖　月曆使用新體驗

2027年《海天月曆》以「萬物同證主美意」（Creation's Symphony of His Grace）為主題，精選十二幅自然風光曆畫，配合中英對照的《聖經》金句、月首語及勵志語句，讓您從中細味天父創造萬物的美意。

新曆沿用去年創新設計，每月皆設有專屬的動態曆畫短片——只需在曆頁上輕輕一掃二維碼，即可從靜態畫面走進動態美景，讓眼睛與心靈同步感受自然之美，效果相得益彰。

✅ 全曆中英對照，全球華人教會皆適用
✅ 每月專屬動態曆畫短片，沉浸式感受自然美景
✅ 歡迎大量訂購，並可加印聚會／聯絡資料，作為年終謝禮或推廣福音之用

📅 7月起全球發行
💰 特設限時早鳥優惠
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#海天月曆 #萬物同證主美意 #2027月曆

14/07/2026

健康常常不需要驚天動地的誓言，許多時候只取決於我們餐桌上那一次次小小的選擇。今次余文正弟兄跟大家從飲食開始，從一片全穀麵包到一個帶著感恩吃下的蘋果，讓我們以最簡單、最溫柔的方式，履行神交託給我們的「身體管家」職分。

小改變，大管家：從一片全麥麵包開始的身體操練

健康不一定由很大的改變開始。有時候，它可以由一片麵包、一根紅蘿蔔、一個蘋果，和一顆感恩的心開始……

最近我讀到《國家地理雜誌》（National Geographic）的一篇文章，介紹「行星健康飲食」（Planetary Health Diet）。科學家指出，這種飲食方式不僅能守護人類健康，更能呵護地球，而且比想像中更容易實行。它的核心並非極端節食，而是一種更平衡的飲食型態：多吃全穀物、蔬菜、豆類、堅果、水果和植物性食物；減少紅肉攝取；並盡量多享受在家中簡單預備的真食物。

我的第一步非常簡單：
全穀物多士，塗上天然花生醬，配洗淨去皮的紅蘿蔔條。
不花巧，也不複雜，只是一個容易預備、容易持續的健康小行動。挑選麵包時，我會留意包裝上的成分表，確保第一項寫明是「全穀」（whole grain）或「全麥」（whole wheat），而非一般的麵包。至於紅蘿蔔，我喜歡直接切條生吃，那份爽脆與新鮮感，讓早晨多了一份與自然相遇的喜悅。

我也培養了另一個簡單習慣：每天吃一個蘋果。清洗乾淨後，用去芯器切成 8 片，配上少量天然花生醬一同品嚐。蘋果含有豐富的可溶性纖維，是支持理想膽固醇水平的天然良伴。我通常會保留果皮，因為許多珍貴的纖維與植物營養素都藏在果皮之中。

以下幾個簡單的健康飲食提案，邀請大家在日常中一起嘗試：
全穀多士配花生醬與紅蘿蔔：烘一片全穀全麥麵包，塗上天然花生醬，配生紅蘿蔔條；亦可將紅蘿蔔刨絲撒在多士上，增加層次感。
蘋果配花生醬：洗淨一個蘋果，保留果皮切塊，配少量天然花生醬享用。
鮮莓堅果燕麥粥：煮一碗原片燕麥，加入藍莓或草莓、合桃或杏仁、奇亞籽或亞麻籽，再拌入少量原味乳酪或無糖植物奶。
糙米豆腐蔬食碗：以糙米為基底，鋪上豆腐、菠菜或羽衣甘藍、蘑菇、紅蘿蔔及毛豆，淋上少許薑味豉油或檸檬芝麻醬。
全穀意粉配時蔬豆類：選用全穀意粉，加入菠菜、西蘭花或意大利青瓜，並以白豆或鷹嘴豆補充足夠的植物蛋白質。
輕盈扁豆蔬菜湯：將扁豆與洋蔥、紅蘿蔔、西芹、番茄及蒜頭慢火熬煮，配一片全穀麵包，便是一頓暖胃的簡餐。
焗番薯配鷹嘴豆：將番薯焗至軟綿，鋪上鷹嘴豆與綠葉蔬菜，佐以一匙原味乳酪，簡單調味即可。

健康，不一定源於驚天動地的大轉變。有時候，它只是始於一片更好的麵包、一條紅蘿蔔、一個蘋果、一碗熱湯，以及每天那個願意好好照顧「上帝所賜身體」的小小決定。

#健康飲食 #全穀生活 #簡單料理 #植物為主 #身體管家 #海天書樓 #從小改變開始 #每日一蘋果

溫馨提示：上文提及的天然花生醬，若讀者對其或堅果類有過敏反應，可更換為芝麻醬或其他天然醬料，同樣能享受健康滋味！

Healthy Diet — Turning Information into Action

Recently, I read a National Geographic article about the “planetary health diet.” Scientists suggest this way of eating can nurture both human health and the planet, and it is far more achievable than we think. The core philosophy is not about extreme restriction, but pursuing a balanced lifestyle: embracing more whole grains, vegetables, beans, nuts, fruits, and plant-based meals; reducing red meat; and enjoying simple, home-prepared foods.
My very first step is simple:
Whole-grain toast with natural peanut butter, served with fresh carrot sticks.
Nothing fancy. No complicated recipes. Just an easy-to-prepare, sustainable step forward. When choosing bread, I look closely at the ingredients to ensure the first item listed is truly "whole grain" or "whole wheat," rather than just "brown bread." For the carrots, I enjoy them raw—their crispness brings a refreshing touch to the morning.
I have also embraced another simple ritual: a Red Delicious apple a day. After washing it thoroughly, I use a corer to cut it into eight pieces and enjoy it with a small amount of natural peanut butter. Apples are an excellent source of soluble fiber, which naturally supports healthy cholesterol levels. I prefer keeping the skin on, as that is where many of the beneficial fibers and phytonutrients reside.
Here are a few simple meal ideas I invite you to explore in your daily routine:
Whole-Grain Toast with Peanut Butter and Carrot: Toast a slice of true whole-wheat bread, spread natural peanut butter, and serve with raw carrot sticks or top with grated carrots for a crunchy texture.
Red Delicious Apple with Peanut Butter: Wash a Red Delicious apple, keep the skin on, slice it into eight pieces, and enjoy with a touch of natural peanut butter.
Oatmeal with Nuts, Berries, and Seeds: Cook a warm bowl of rolled oats. Top with fresh berries, walnuts or almonds, chia or flax seeds, and a splash of plain yogurt or unsweetened milk.
Brown Rice Tofu Vegetable Bowl: Create a nourishing base of brown rice, then add tofu, spinach or kale, mushrooms, carrots, and edamame. Drizzle with a light soy-ginger or lemon-tahini sauce.
Whole-Grain Pasta with Greens and Beans: Toss whole-grain pasta with fresh spinach, broccoli, or zucchini. Add white beans or chickpeas for a clean source of protein.
Lentil Vegetable Soup: Simmer lentils with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, and garlic. Serve this comforting soup with a slice of whole-grain bread.
Baked Sweet Potato with Chickpeas: Bake a sweet potato until tender, top with seasoned chickpeas and fresh greens, and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt or tahini.
Good health does not always require a dramatic lifestyle overhaul. More often, it begins with a better slice of bread, a single carrot, a fresh apple, a warm bowl of soup, and a daily, conscious choice to care for the body God has entrusted to us.

Editorial Note: If you have an allergy to peanuts or tree nuts, the natural peanut butter in these recipes can easily be swapped for other natural butter to suit your health needs safely.

26/06/2026

當我們的鞋上有看來平凡的泥塵，我們會急忙清理掉。但我們有否想起，其實我們的身體正是由泥土所造，直到神將生命氣息吹入塵土，我們才成為有靈的活人。余文正弟兄今次從泥土入題，跟大家一起從泥土談到心靈的土壤……

腳下的泥土，心靈的土壤：你正在滋養甚麼？

我們常常急忙洗掉鞋面和手上的泥塵，卻甚少意識到，泥土正是組成我們身體的原材料。讓我們靜心聆聽這謙卑泥土的奧秘，想一想當肉體步向終局時，生命將歸往何處？葬禮中那句耳熟能詳的「塵歸塵，土歸土」，正正提醒我們這泥造的身體終將歸回大地。然而，生命本身並非源於泥土。那麼，這奇妙的生命到底從何而來？

《聖經》早已揭示人與土地那份血脈相連的牽絆：「耶和華神用地上的塵土造人……」但經文的福份並未止於此，而是歷史性地續道：「……將生氣吹在他鼻孔裡，他就成了有靈的活人。」（創世記 2:7）沒有神的氣息，神所塑造的第一個人亞當，不過是一抹塵埃；唯有承接了神的呼氣，他才真正活過來，成為有血有肉的生命。
這是一件叫人敬畏而謙卑的事。我們的軀殼取材自地上的物質，終有一天要落葉歸根。但在短暫的人生旅程中，我們需要呼吸。這口不可或缺的空氣，在神的創造中早已為我們白白預備。

在創造的第三天，神使旱地破水而出，並讓青葱的植物從土中萌芽。泥土默默固定根系、儲存養分、承載雨水，承托著生命的成長；樹木與海洋則在看不見的地方更新著我們吸入的空氣。這一切都是神奇妙設計的宏大藍圖，為要滋養祂隨後創造的萬物。
空氣看似免費，卻絕不廉價。失去它，生命便戛然而止。我們在每分每秒的呼吸中存活，卻鮮少駐足，為這份隱形的厚禮獻上感恩。

同樣地，我們的心靈也如同一片土壤。我們容讓甚麼進駐內心、為心靈營造怎樣的生態環境，都直接決定了那裡會長出甚麼樣的果實。
耶穌在撒種的比喻中，也曾論及四種不同的土壤。種子本身是完美的，但土壤的質地卻寫下了不同的結局：剛硬的心把神的話拒諸門外；淺薄的心在逆境中輕言放棄；擠擁的心被世俗的憂慮與私慾勒死；唯有那如好土般的心靈，能珍重地領受真理，扎根生長，進而結出豐盛的果子。

因此，我們該問的急切課題不單是「我腳下踩著甚麼樣的土地？」，更是「我心裡正滋養著甚麼樣的生命？」一顆與神對頻的心，能敏銳地聽見祂的微聲，並在禱告中全然轉向祂；反之，若心靈與神失聯，便極易接收到世俗的雜訊——引誘、驕傲、恐懼、忿怒與惡念。

我們能活著，全因神賜下那一口生命的氣息；我們能存活，全因祂以樹木、海洋、泥土、雨水和空氣編織出維持生命的網。每一口呼吸都是一份無條件的恩典，而每一份白白的恩賜，都配得我們傾心致謝。

願我們的心，都能成為承載神話語的好土。願那裡長存澄明純淨的屬靈空氣、源源不絕的生命活水，以及神溫暖的光照，好讓真理的種子生長發芽，歲歲結實。

The Soil Beneath Our Feet, The Soul Within Our Hearts: What Are We Growing?

We often wash soil off our shoes and hands without a second thought, yet soil is the very canvas from which our bodies are crafted. Let us pause to explore this humble dust, and reflect on what unfolds when our physical journey ends. Do you still recall the poignant words whispered at gravesides? “Earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust.” It stands as a gentle reminder that our earthly bodies will return to the ground—yet life itself does not originate from the soil. Where, then, does the spark of life come from?

The Bible reveals just how deeply we are tethered to the ground: “The Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground…” But the narrative does not end in the dust. It beautifully continues: “…and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life” (Genesis 2:7). Without God’s breath, Adam was merely an inanimate sculpture of clay. It was only through the Divine breath that he became a living, breathing soul.

This truth grounds us in deep humility. Our physical frames are borrowed from the earth, and to the earth they shall return. But while we are here, our bodies rely on a constant whisper of air—a gift gracefully and freely woven into the fabric of God’s creation.

On the third day of creation, God commanded dry land to appear from the waters, and vibrant greenery burst forth from the soil. Soil holds the roots, stores essential nutrients, catches the falling rain, and cradles new growth. Trees and vast oceans work in harmony to refresh the very air we breathe. This is all part of God’s magnificent design, thoughtfully prepared to sustain the living creatures He was about to bring forth.

Air costs us nothing, yet it is by no means cheap. Without it, existence ceases in an instant. We inhale and exhale every single moment, yet we rarely pause to give thanks for this invisible, life-sustaining gift.

In much the same way, our hearts mirror the soil. What we allow to take root in our inner being, and the environment we cultivate around it, entirely shapes what will grow there.

Jesus beautifully illustrated this in the parable of the sower, speaking of different conditions of the soil. The seed was perfect, but the soil decided its fate. A hardened heart defects God’s Word. A shallow heart gives up when tested. A crowded heart is choked by life's anxieties and desires. But a good and fertile heart receives the Word, allows it to take deep root, and bears abundant fruit.

So the defining question is not merely, “What is under my feet?” but rather, “What is growing in my heart?” A heart aligned with God catches His still, small voice and turns to Him in prayer. A heart out of tune, however, easily picks up alternative signals—temptation, pride, fear, resentment, and toxic thoughts.

We live because God continues to grant us breath. We flourish because He designed trees, oceans, soil, rain, and air to keep us alive. Every single breath is a pure grace, and every grace deserves a song of gratitude.

May our hearts become good, fertile soil for God’s Word, blessed with clean spiritual air, rivers of living water, and His guiding light to help the seed grow and bring forth a beautiful harvest.

#泥土與心靈 #生命氣息 #好土結好果 #每一口氣都感恩

19/05/2026

平日我們吃豌豆時，可以看見豆莢裡有多於一顆豆子。今次余文正弟兄巧妙地運用英語的語帶相關，跟大家分享人生的兩個 P，如何對我們的工作、生活，帶來重要的影響。

一莢兩豆：選擇「問題」還是「目的」？

人生常常把兩顆「豆」（Pea）放在同一個豆莢裡：Problem（問題）與 Purpose（目的） 。問題可能很真實——壓力、挫折、不確定、衝突，或失落，但目的會問一個更好的問題 ：不只是「為甚麼這件事發生在我身上？」，而是「有甚麼美善，仍然可以藉著我發生？」

使徒保羅給了我們一個有力的榜樣 。即使他面對監禁與前路未卜，他仍然沒有只專注於自己的困境，而是專注於服侍別人，幫助他們在信心、勇氣、成長與喜樂中前行 。 我們未必總能選擇自己的處境，也不能命令「福氣」按我們的時間臨到 。但我們可以選擇自己的回應 。我們可以預備自己的心，磨練自己的能力；當機會的風開始吹起時，就把生命的帆升起 。

有些人稱之為「運氣」，但也許，那正是預備、勇氣、時機與恩典相遇的一刻 。Problem 會使人向內收縮 。Purpose 卻能帶領人向外前行——去服侍、鼓勵、寬恕、重建，並成為別人的祝福 。

當 Problem 與 Purpose 像兩顆豆一樣，同在一個豆莢裡，願我們選擇那顆能長出生命的豆 。

「我若活著，能多作有益的工作……我知道自己還要留下，與你們眾人同住，使你們在所信的道上又長進又喜樂。」——腓立比書 1章22–25節

#目的大過問題 #揚起生命的帆 #信心與韌力

Life often places two “peas” (P) in the same pod: Problem and Purpose. The problem may be real — pressure, setback, uncertainty, conflict, or loss. But purpose asks a better question:

Not only, “Why is this happening to me?” But, “What good can still come through me?” The Apostle Paul offered a powerful example. Even while facing imprisonment and uncertainty, he stayed focused on serving others and helping them grow in faith, courage, progress, and joy. We may not always choose our circumstances. We cannot command fortune to come our way. But we can choose our response. We can prepare our heart, sharpen our skills, and raise the sail when opportunity’s wind begins to blow. What some call “luck” may also be the meeting point of readiness, courage, timing, and grace. Problem can turn us inward.

Purpose can move us outward — to serve, encourage, forgive, rebuild, and bless.

When Problem and Purpose sit together like two peas in a pod, choose the pea that grows life. "If by continuing to live I can do more worthwhile work… I will stay on with you all, to add to your progress and joy in the faith." — Philippians 1:22–25

05/05/2026

我們常祈求神為我們開路，使我們遇上更多「機遇」，但「機遇」來臨與否，我們尚不可控，但我們是否準備好自己迎接「機遇」，則是我們可以控制之事。今次余文正弟兄的分享，讓我們可以加深思考……

捕捉機遇之風

最近看到 Stanford University 在 LinkedIn 分享 Tina Seelig（Knight-Hennessy Scholars 執行總監）的一段話，令我深有啟發。她對「際遇」與「機遇」作了一個精確的區分：

Fortune 是臨到你身上的際遇。
Luck 是你有份預備和創造出來的機會。

我們常以為幸運是隨機的偶遇，但 Seelig 用「風」作比喻：機會如風，無處不在且強而有力，卻是看不見的。要捕捉它，我們需要一張帆。但在升帆之前，我們先要建立一艘「船」——代表內在的磨練與品格的形塑。

接著，我們需要一隊「船員」。機遇很少單獨航行，多數的門是透過導師、朋友與同行者的連結而開啟的。當萬事俱備，我們必須「升起帆」，在適當的時機採取行動，敏銳察覺環境的變化。

然而，我認為還有一件關鍵的工具—指南針。

船隻再堅固、船員再忠心，若沒有指南針，前進只會變成漂流。這就是我們的「使命」與「呼召」——在眾多機會中，指引我們判斷哪一陣風才值得追隨。

這也呼應了更深的屬靈真理。我們不能命令風吹向何方，正如《聖經》所言：「風隨著意思吹，你聽見風的響聲，卻不曉得從哪裡來，往哪裡去。」

我們無法掌控環境，但我們可以選擇作一個忠心的管家：預備好船隻、找對同行者、校準指南針。當神的風吹起時，我們已準備好啟航。

Catching the Winds of Luck

I recently came across a thought-provoking insight from Tina Seelig, shared by Stanford University. She draws a helpful distinction:
Fortune is what happens to you; Luck is what you help create.

We often view luck as a random encounter, but Seelig uses the metaphor of wind: opportunities are like the wind—ever-present and powerful, yet invisible. To catch them, we need a sail. But before the sail, we need a "ship"—the internal work of building character and sharpening skills.

Next, we need a "crew." Luck seldom sails solo; most doors open through the connections of mentors, friends, and collaborators. Once prepared, we must "hoist the sail"—taking action at the right moment and remaining attentive to the changing conditions.

However, I believe one more tool is essential: the Compass.
No matter how strong the ship or how faithful the crew, without a compass, movement becomes drifting. This represents our "calling" and "purpose"—the wisdom to discern which winds are worth following among many opportunities.

This echoes a deeper spiritual truth. We cannot command the wind, as Scripture says: "The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going." (John 3:8)

We cannot control our circumstances, but we can choose to be faithful stewards: preparing the vessel, gathering the right companions, and calibrating our compass. When God’s wind begins to blow, we will be ready to set sail.

#際遇與幸運 #機會與預備 #領導與方向 #信心與智慧

23/04/2026

四月的春雨，不只是季節的更替，更是余文正弟兄與一群「野友」交心的時刻。
今次就讓我們從余文正弟兄的分享中，重新看見上帝對萬物那份細膩而準時的供應……

迎接春日的溫柔：大自然的最好朋友

春天悄然而至，後院傳來了久違的雀鳥合奏。我預備好了鳥浴盆，剛好近來的雷雨與四月春雨將它添滿；而我也差不多是時候，重新掛上牛脂與雀鳥餵食器了。新季節的開始，總帶著再次迎接小訪客的喜樂，牠們的到來，讓這片後院重新充滿了生命的脈動。

回想起七年前，Facebook 曾提醒我一段溫馨回憶：那時一隻雌性紅狐狸正蜷縮在露台暖和的木屑堆上午睡。即便多年過去，看著那些特寫照片，嘴角仍會泛起微笑。在眾多棲息地中，她選擇了在這裡安然入夢，那份信任與平靜令人動容。

這些年來，我學會了珍視這些後院的邂逅，將其視為上帝創造的禮物。不論是曾在此賓至如歸的紅狐、在掌心取食的花栗鼠與黑冠山雀，還是那隻最近會主動跳到我面前討零食的東部棉尾兔，每一位都是珍貴的朋友。

我常在露台上撒下麵包屑，輕聲吹哨呼喚著「食嘢啦」（吃東西囉！）。即便在雨中，松鼠與小兔也會安靜地分享這場小小的筵席，沒有爭搶，只有和平。這份和諧並非源於誘捕，而是源於「安靜」與「耐心」。

大地天空之下，萬物都靠主手養；
會飛會跑也會跳，各有住處各有糧。
若因缺乏近人前，溫柔呼喚解驚惶；
你若真心親自然，自然也必近你旁。

「萬民都舉目仰望你；你隨時給他們食物。」— 詩篇 145 篇 15 節

#大自然最好的朋友 #與自然為友 #神的創造 #後院野生小訪客 #余文正專欄 #海天書樓

Spring’s Gentle Welcome: Nature’s Best Friends

Spring has arrived, and the air is filled once more with the chorus of birds. The birdbath is ready, freshly filled by the recent thunderstorms and April showers. It’s also time for me to hang the suet and bird feeders again. The start of a new season brings the joy of welcoming these little visitors, whose presence breathes life into the backyard.

Facebook reminded me that seven years ago, I took close-up photos of a female Red Fox enjoying a nap on a stack of warm cedar mulch on my sundeck. Even now, those images bring a smile to my face. Of all the places she could have chosen, she chose to rest there, peacefully and without fear.

Over the years, I have come to treasure these backyard encounters as gifts from God's creation. From the Red Fox who made herself at home, to the chipmunks and Black-capped Chickadees that eat from my palm, and even the Eastern Cottontail that now hops toward me for treats—each is a cherished friend.

RH FB 文章
自訂 Gem
非常抱歉，在之前的整理中為了追求 Facebook 帖文的精簡度，確實過於壓縮了後半段關於「春季預備」與「詩歌感悟」的部分。

這部分其實是文章的靈魂所在，展現了作者如何透過實際行動（清理鳥浴盆、掛上餵食器）來回應上帝的創造。我現在將全文重新整合，確保這份「春之盼望」與後半段深刻的詩文感悟能完整呈現，並調整分段以優化 Facebook 的閱讀體驗。

一、 文章剖析
核心主題：透過春天的預備與日常的靜候，體會神對受造萬物隨時的供應。

專業視角：除了生態觀察，更加入了「後院管理」的視角（鳥浴盆、餵食器的維護），體現對生命的實踐關懷。

信仰連結：引述詩篇 145 篇，將人與小動物的互動，昇華至受造物對造物主的仰望與回應。

二、 標題編寫
Spring’s Gentle Welcome: Nature’s Best Friends
春日的溫柔迎接：大自然最好的朋友

三、 FB 引旨撰寫
隨著四月的春雨落下，後院再次響起了生機勃勃的鳥鳴。這不只是季節的更替，更是余文正弟兄與一群「野友」交心的時刻。讓我們在預備鳥浴盆與餵食器的瑣碎日常中，重新看見上帝對萬物那份細膩而準時的供應。

四、 內容潤飾（中英對照）
【正文內容】

春天悄然而至，後院傳來了久違的雀鳥合奏。我預備好了鳥浴盆，剛好近來的雷雨與四月春雨將它添滿；而我也差不多是時候，重新掛上牛脂與雀鳥餵食器了。新季節的開始，總帶著再次迎接小訪客的喜樂，牠們的到來，讓這片後院重新充滿了生命的脈動。

Spring has arrived, and the air is filled once more with the chorus of birds. The birdbath is ready, freshly filled by the recent thunderstorms and April showers. It’s also time for me to hang the suet and bird feeders again. The start of a new season brings the joy of welcoming these little visitors, whose presence breathes life into the backyard.

回想起七年前，Facebook 曾提醒我一段溫馨回憶：那時一隻雌性紅狐狸正蜷縮在露台暖和的木屑堆上午睡。即便多年過去，看著那些特寫照片，嘴角仍會泛起微笑。在眾多棲息地中，她選擇了在這裡安然入夢，那份信任與平靜令人動容。

Facebook reminded me that seven years ago, I took close-up photos of a female Red Fox enjoying a nap on a stack of warm cedar mulch on my sundeck. Even now, those images bring a smile to my face. Of all the places she could have chosen, she chose to rest there, peacefully and without fear.

這些年來，我學會了珍視這些後院的邂逅，將其視為上帝創造的禮物。不論是曾在此賓至如歸的紅狐、在掌心取食的花栗鼠與黑冠山雀，還是那隻最近會主動跳到我面前「討零嘴」的東部棉尾兔，每一位都是珍貴的朋友。

Over the years, I have come to treasure these backyard encounters as gifts from God's creation. From the Red Fox who made herself at home, to the chipmunks and Black-capped Chickadees that eat from my palm, and even the Eastern Cottontail that now hops toward me for treats—each is a cherished friend.

我常在露台上撒下麵包屑，輕聲吹哨呼喚著「食嘢啦」（吃東西囉！）。即便在雨中，松鼠與小兔也會安靜地分享這場小小的筵席，沒有爭搶，只有和平。這份和諧並非源於誘捕，而是源於「安靜」與「耐心」。

I often sprinkle bread crumbs on the deck, whistling and calling out "食嘢啦" ("Eating time"). Even in the rain, the squirrels and bunnies appear to share this little feast in peace. This harmony doesn't come from luring or trapping, but through stillness and patience.

Under the vast sky and upon the earth, all creatures are sustained by the Lord’s hand. Whether they fly, run, or leap, each has a home and its daily bread. If they draw near in need, let a gentle call calm their fears; for if you truly love nature, nature will surely draw near to you.

"The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time." — Psalm 145:15

14/04/2026

近日，美國阿提米絲2號（Artemis II）成功載人繞月飛行，重新帶起太空探索的風潮。看到宇宙，也令余文正弟兄想起昔日集郵太空主題郵票的美好回憶，也勾起了一場世代之間的連結……

阿提密斯、亞波羅與地下室裡的郵票簿

近日，NASA 的阿提米絲2號（Artemis II）與獵戶座號（Orion）成功建立了重返月球的新路徑。看著直播中人類再次飛往月球背面，這份現代震撼卻勾起了我老派的興趣——集郵。

小時候在香港，父親帶我買蘇聯太空計劃的郵票。我曾著迷於火箭與肖像，那是一扇扇窺見浩瀚宇宙的小窗。而母親收藏郵票的方式更「生活化」：她保存了海天書樓（Rock House Publishers）全盛時期，從世界各地寄來的信件郵票。那是一份紀錄，承載了那個年代消息與事工往來的節奏。

阿波羅11號（Apollo 11）曾將人類送上月球。幾十年後的今天，阿提米絲2號帶著新科技與新目標再次出發。有趣的是，最尖端的航天科技與最老派的郵票，本質上都反映了同一種人類渴望：超越眼前所見、記錄旅程、保存故事。

當我再次翻看這些郵票，心裡滿有感恩。神透過微小的事連結世代，並提醒我們抬頭仰望祂。

「你們要向上舉目，看誰創造這萬象……」（以賽亞書 40:26）

Artemis, Apollo… and stamp albums in the basement

Recently, NASA’s Artemis II and Orion successfully paved a new path back to the Moon. Watching humans journey behind the Moon once again sparked a connection to my most old-fashioned hobby: stamp collecting.

As a kid in Hong Kong, my dad bought me USSR space stamps—tiny paper windows into a much bigger universe. My mom, however, collected stamps from real life, saving them from envelopes that arrived at Rock House Publishers from all over the world. It was a quiet record of an era when ministry and connection traveled by paper and postage.

Apollo 11 landed humans on the Moon, and decades later, Artemis II is pushing boundaries with new technology and new goals. It’s fascinating how the most modern moon program leads me back to something as old as stamps. Both are driven by the same human impulse: to reach beyond what we can see and to preserve the story.

As I flip through those stamps again, I’m grateful. God has a way of connecting generations through small things, reminding us to look up and give Him the glory.

"Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these?" (Isaiah 40:26)

#阿提米絲2號 #海天書樓 #集郵 #以賽亞書