Category Archives: faith-column

When the Azaleas Bloom in Full

Posted on March 14, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

When the azaleas bloom in full, nard’s fragrance fills the heavens and the earth. Once in a lifetime—and for the last time— the essence of love poured out in joy, Mary broke her alabaster jar without reserve. If it pleases … Continue reading →

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“Let Us Cast the Empty Net on the Right Side”

Posted on March 13, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

It was an early morning in Lent. The dawn moon still hung high in the sky, and I drove through a town wrapped in unshaken silence, heading toward the Grand Central Parkway. After taking the exit at Hoyt Ave, I … Continue reading →

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Meditation on Time

Posted on March 12, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

During the Women’s Mission Fellowship retreat, I had the opportunity to visit the Salvation Army retreat center in New Jersey. Overlooking the beautiful lake, surrounded by peaceful scenery, I felt as though I had returned to the homeland of my … Continue reading →

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시간에 대한 묵상

Posted on March 12, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

여선교회 수련회가 있어 뉴저지에 있는 구세군 수양관에 다녀오게 되었습니다. 아름다운 호수를 내려다 보면서 둘러쳐있는 경관이 마음의 고향에 돌아온 듯이 안식을 하기에 충분하였습니다. 특히, 새벽녘 이슬방울 해치며 호숫가에 나가보면, 순간 순간 호수의 물빛과 정경이 달라지는 것을 볼 수 있습니다. 이른 새벽의 … Continue reading →

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“The Sound of Spring Approaching”

Posted on March 11, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Americans have given March the nickname, “It comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” This is because, in the midst of its ever‑changing weather—when a sudden cold wave sweeps in and makes all creation shrink—spring breezes … Continue reading →

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“The Aesthetics of Parting and Meeting”

Posted on March 9, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

From the moment a person leaves the mother’s womb, life becomes a continual experience of being separated from the ones we love. Perhaps this is because life itself is marked by constant change and movement. I was not yet old … Continue reading →

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헤어짐과 만남의 미학

Posted on March 9, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

사람은 어머니 뱃속에서 나오는 순간부터 사랑하는 것들로부터 떨어져 나가야 만 하는 경험을 갖고 살아가게 됩니다. 아마도 삶의 계속적인 변화와 유동성 때문이겠지요. 제가 아직 국민학교도 들어가지 않았던 때였습니다. 전라도 군산이라는 곳에 저희 외갓집이 있어, 외할머니 댁을 어머니와 함께 방문케 되었습니다. 그런데 … Continue reading →

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“Exercise—It Is Necessary”

Posted on March 8, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

These days we often hear it said that one of the things adults most need is exercise. In Korea as well, Professor Hwang Soo-gwan’s “Shinbaram Health Method” has brought joy and interest to many people. In a world where everything … Continue reading →

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운동, 필요한 것 입니다

Posted on March 8, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

요즈음 성인들에게 필요한 것 중에 하나가 운동이라는 말을 하지요? 한국에도 요즈음 황수관 교수님의 신바람 건강법이라는 것이 많은 분들을 기쁘게 하고 관심을 갖게 하는 것을 봅니다. 요즈음 같이 모든 것이 편리해진 세상살이로 인해 별로 몸을 많이 사용하지 않는 현대인들에게 운동의 중요성은 … Continue reading →

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An Empty Place

Posted on March 7, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

In the bulletin of an American church, I once read a layperson’s article titled “The Path to Healing Ourselves.” It began with these words: “Our church is facing a difficult time. Beneath it lie anger and pain. More than ever, … Continue reading →

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