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“Song of Worship”: A Lectio Divina on Psalm 95:1-11

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon [Preparation for Sacred Reading] As I sat quietly in my chair, I opened my time of sacred reading with a prayer by Teresa of Ávila (16th-century Spain), titled “For True Life”: “Govern all … Continue reading

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“God Put an End to Evil”: A Lectio Divina on Psalm 94:1-23

on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon [PREPARATIO – Preparation in Silence] I sat quietly in my chair, reflecting on the time from yesterday to this morning. I gently asked myself: What thoughts have come to me? What feelings … Continue reading

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“Family” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Eleventh Story, 2001), WanHee Yoon

One evening, while my youngest child was playing computer games late into the night in their father’s office, he turned to me with a satisfied expression and said, “I love my family the most! I’m thankful for everything!” “Really? I … Continue reading

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“가족” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 열한번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

어느 날 저녁, 아버지 사무실에서 밤 늦도록 컴퓨터 게임을 하던 막 내아이가 만족한 표정으로 말하였습니다. “나는 우리 가족이 제일 좋아요! 모든 것이 다 감사해요!” “그래? 우리도 그렇게 생각해! 정말 우리 가족은 하나님의 축복을 참 많이 받았지!” 저는 아이의 말에 동의하면서 … Continue reading

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Monday’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 93:1–5

A Practice in Lectio Divina on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon THE MAJESTY OF GOD’S RULE [PREPARATIO | Preparation] After a refreshing stroll through the park with my two dogs,I returned to my chair and entered into quiet. I … Continue reading

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“Report Card” – A Pastoral Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Tenth Story, 1993) by WanHee Yoon

Around this time every year, families experience mixed emotions due to their children’s school vacations and graduations. Parents of children who have done well in school feel proud and forget all the hardships of the past year as they attend … Continue reading

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“성적표” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 열번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

해마다 이맘때쯤이면 자녀들의 방학과 졸업으로 가정마다 희비가 엇갈리게 됩니다. 공부를 잘한 자녀들을 둔 부모님들은 이때쯤이면 자녀들의 상받는 모임에 초대되어 뿌듯한 마음으로 힘껏 박수를 치며 그 동안의 모든 시련들을 잊게 됩니다. 그러나 성적표 결과가 전년보다 못하거나 때로는 낙제라는 결과를 얻게 되었을 … Continue reading

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Reading on Psalm 92: 1-15

on August 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon Thanksgiving for Vindication: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord…” Preparation for Sacred Reading This morning, I woke earlier than usual —still tired, my sleep interrupted. As I sat quietly, I … Continue reading

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“Toward the Summit” – A Letter from the Parsonage (For the Sake of Beauty, Ninth Story, 2001) by WanHee Yoon

It is said that among mountain climbers these days, ice climbing is in full swing. These climbers seek out steep and dangerous frozen waterfalls or valleys, scaling icy cliffs while enduring severe weather, snow, and slippery terrain. With their lives … Continue reading

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“산정을 향하여” – 목사관 서신 (아름다움을 위하여, 아홉번째 이야기, 2001), 윤 완희

산을 타는 사람들 중에는 요즈음 빙벽 등반이 한창이라고 말합니다. 폭포나 계곡이 강추위에 얼어붙은 가파르고 위험한 곳만을 찾아 오르는 이들은, 악천후, 눈과 빙판길의 위험을 헤치고 얼음벽을 찍어가며, 로프 하나에 목숨을 걸고 올라가는 긴장감을 즐기는 스포츠라고 합니다. 잘못하면 무겁고 뾰족한 얼음덩어리가 몸위로 … Continue reading

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