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“남산에 올라”

나는 드디어 서울 남산에 올랐다. 처음이다. 평생을 그리워했다. 남산은 그렇게 새롭도록 나를 맞고 있었다. 수억년을 기다리면서. 이성계가 도읍을 한성으로 옮기며 나라의 중심이 되였다. 참으로 아름답다. 아무리 높은 현대식 고층 건물도 병풍처럼 둘러싼 고즈녁한 산들 품에 묻혀 있다. 마치도 소란스런 대 … Continue reading

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Fresh Waters, My Home Church

– For Changchun Methodist Church, 120 Years A clear streamruns through the world, not with noise,not with power, but with the patienceof waterfinding every thirsty root. On a Sunday morning,the prophet speaks again: “These waters flow toward the east…and wherever … Continue reading

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The Day After Election

Some won. Some lost. But dawn arrivedwithout choosing sides. The buses breathed along their routes. Shop doors openedto familiar streets. A farmer touched the soilstill holding yesterday’s rain. A mother set bowls upon the table. An old man watered tomatoesleaning … Continue reading

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“The Two Sides of Language”

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”

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”

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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“A Ten‑Day Journey Away”

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”

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”

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

“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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