Category Archives: Ministry

“The Two Sides of Language”

Posted on May 4, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Not long ago, I had occasion to reflect once more on human speech — on language itself. The reason is simple: there are words we may say to one another, and words we must never say. A mistake made with … Continue reading →

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“Women Are Changing”

Posted on May 1, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Not long ago, I read a newspaper article titled “The Image of Korean Women Is Changing” (Korea Times N.Y., 6/16/98). As a woman myself, the article stirred both interest and joy in me, and I wanted to share it with … Continue reading →

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“When Life’s Crises Come”

Posted on April 25, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Crises and trials that arise through life’s problems come to everyone. When unexpected troubles strike, we easily become confused and lose our peace. Even those who seem strong in daily life, or appear to have solid faith, often find that … Continue reading →

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Acorn Tree

Posted on April 23, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

– at St. Mark in Knoxville, TN I have often stood in awe and confessed,“What a divine tree!”She reads and recordsthe lives passing by.She is sacred.To walk into her presenceis itself a blessing. And after standing beneath her,I enter the … Continue reading →

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“A Ten‑Day Journey Away”

Posted on April 22, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

For the first time in many years, I was able to visit Korea for ten days. Sixteen years after immigrating, leaving behind my family and church to accompany my mother back to my hometown was a long‑awaited dream—an “outing” I … Continue reading →

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“The Pastor’s Wife’s Hat II”

Posted on April 15, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

In the closet of my life are many hats—blessings gathered through the unusual life of being a pastor’s wife. For decades I cherished one particular hat, wearing it with pride. But one day, when I was forced to take off … Continue reading →

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“Leader”

Posted on April 13, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Last week, my youngest son told me he had a school assignment: he needed to interview someone about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Among his questions was, “Why is it important to remember his birthday?” That simple question made me … Continue reading →

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Mother II

Posted on March 30, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

“Did you know she had tuberculosis?” The social worker’s voice crackled through the phone—startled, confused. “…As I told you yesterday, that was the first time I had ever met her.” Her voice settled a little. “Is there truly no way … Continue reading →

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한 장의 편지 속에

Posted on March 26, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

몇주전에 예기치 않았던 기도 제목이 생겼습니다. 그것은 누구인지 알지 못하는 올해 21세된 감옥에 있는 청년에게로 부터 온 편지 때문이였습니다. 편지의 내용인즉, “부탁이 있어서 서신을 보냅니다. 이 편지를 보시고 들어주시지 않아도 저로서는 할 말이 없지만, 물에 빠진 사람이 지푸라기라도 잡는 심정으로 … Continue reading →

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“Tending the Garden Patch”

Posted on March 21, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

I went out to the backyard to finally tend the little garden I had been putting off for so long. I should have taken care of it and thinned things out much earlier, but I kept missing the right moment. … Continue reading →

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