Author Archives: TaeHun Yoon

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About TaeHun Yoon

Retired Pastor of the United Methodist Church

“There Is No Race Within Faith” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Seven, 2001), WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Our family has shared over almost two decade of life in faith with people of different races and ethnicities. When my husband was first ordained and began his ministry, we served in a predominantly white, Dutch-American church. The love and … Continue reading →

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“믿음 안에는 인종이 따로 없습니다” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 일곱번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

Posted on August 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

저희 가족은 우리와 피부가 다른 타민족들과 믿음 생활을 10여 년 이상 한 경험이 있습니다. 처음 목사님께서 안수를 받고 첫 목회지인 네델란드계 백인들이 주류인 교회에서 그들을 섬기며 사랑을 나눈 경험은 우리 삶 속에 얼마나 값지고 귀한 경험이었는지 모릅니다. 미국에 온 지 … Continue reading →

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Fog

Posted on August 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

I sat facing the wall—yet saw a stream flowing by. Like mist unravelingacross a mountain’s waist—Yes… that’s how it is. Even the far-seeing eyemust be clouded nowby this faded longing. TaeHun Yoon July 22, 2023

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Lectio Divina ; Thursday, July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Lectio Divina on Psalm 89By TaeHun Yoon 1. Basic Prayer in Silence (Silent Preparation): I entered into stillness. Sitting quietly, I closed my eyes and took three deep breaths. My shoulders dropped. My heart slowed. In my imagination, I walked … Continue reading →

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“The Earth Waiting for a Good Samaritan” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Six, 2001), by WanHee Yoon

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

These days, not only many scientists but also the general public are deeply concerned about the destruction of the ecosystem. In the United States alone, 10,000 tons of waste are produced daily, along with 500,000 tons of sewage and 1,000 … Continue reading →

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“선한 사마리아인을 기다리는 지구” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 여섯번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

요즈음 많은 자연과학자들뿐만 아니라 일반인들까지도 염려하는 것이 있다면 생태계의 파멸일 것입니다. 미국에서만 하루에도 1만 톤 씩 쏟아져 나오는 쓰레기들과 50만 톤의 하수, 1천 톤의 환경 오염물 배출로 인한 공해와, 제3세계의 경제 발전이라는 명목 아래 뭉개어져 버리는 산림과 각종 공해를 유발하는 … Continue reading →

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Drought

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Not a drought It is not dryness—but longing,overflowing. I tried to send it away,but there was nothing leftto release. As if I were parched,I tracedthe thirstlike tailoring cutsupon memory. Fearful of tomorrow,I gathered my voiceinto a singleshout—toward the placewhere truth … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina ; Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Sacred Text: Psalm 88 Opening Prayer — A Cry for a New Heart I sit quietly, my hands resting in stillness. I offer this prayer, drawn from the longing of the heart: “O Thou who art over us, Thou who … Continue reading →

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Antenna

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Oh, how thirsty I am—When the moon comes running,Carrying whispers of news, Old songs rise in a noisy chorus,With both hands raised high— Like that,Stretching my neckBeyond the sky, Just to speakOne word:“Peace.” That longing…Always reaching. TaeHun Yoon July 20, … Continue reading →

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“Dream” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Five, 2001) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on July 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

The dream and vision that blossom in the soul of a person are more beautiful than anything in this world. If that dream is only for one’s own wealth and honor, it will soon wither like the flowers of the … Continue reading →

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