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당신 자신이 되라!

요즈음, 책방에는 평범한 사람들의 성공한 이야기들이 많은 책자로 나와 있음을 볼 수 있다. 특히, 지난 한해에 한국의 IMF로 인한 실직자들과 실패자들 가운데, 그 실직과 실패를 딛고 일어선 사람들의 이야기는 많은 실패자들에게 용기와 힘을 불어넣어 주고 있다. 그러나, 그 이야기들의 공통점을 … Continue reading

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Spring Steps

From Alaska to Florida,the landscape barely changes—one day, two days. Spring sits by the window,arriving in the heart of winter,and I dream of spring. From autumn,where a single touchmight burst openlike a pomegranate seed, spring has come this far—calling meright … Continue reading

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“People of Faith in the 21st Century”

As we stand on the threshold of the 21st century, corporations and nations alike are naming the construction of an ultra‑high‑speed information network as their most urgent investment priority. Scientists are pouring their energy into rapid technological development. Just as … Continue reading

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“Are You Chasing the Wind?”

Some days, after spending the day busily, we end the evening with a sense of satisfaction, thinking, “Ah! Today was full and meaningful!” But there are just as many days when we wonder, “What did I even do today?” When … Continue reading

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“Setting Out on the Journey”

A few years ago, our whole family took a trip to Canada. Since it was our first family trip, everyone thought we should prepare thoroughly so we wouldn’t experience any inconvenience. Each family member packed as much as they could. … Continue reading

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무형의 보물

교회의 큰 행사를 위하여 한국에서 손님들이 오셨다. 그 중에 두분의 원로 장로님 내외분은 처음 뵙는 분들이었음에도 불구하고 그분의 긴생애와 너무도 친숙한 내 자신을 발견했다. 큰 며느리되시는 집사님의 간증을 통해 그분들의 평생 살아 오신 모범된 신앙의 자세를 낱낱이 배우게 되었다. 또한, … Continue reading

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“Prison Uniform”

The church decided to invite the inmates who had worked hard on the renovation project and offer them a dinner of appreciation and encouragement. Wearing their neatly pressed blue uniforms and freshly shaved, the inmates entered the fellowship hall prepared … Continue reading

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“Volunteer Service”

Among the many things deeply rooted in American life, one that I have always admired is volunteerism. Not only in hospitals, schools, and churches, but also in international events, national competitions, and even elections, the unified strength of volunteers forms … Continue reading

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새벽이 열리면

새벽기도회는 하나님이 우리 한민족에게 주신 특별하신 영적인 만남의 시간입니다. 뉴욕의 후러싱지역에 한국인들이 정착하기 시작하면서부터, 한동안 각 지역 경찰들이 소동이 난일이 있다고 합니다. 이상하게도 새벽 5시 무렵이면, 가방을 든 동양여인들이 어딘지 모르게 바쁘게 몰려 갔다가 돌아 가는 모습이었습니다. 순찰을 돌던 경찰들은 … Continue reading

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“What Can a Woman Do?”

In the past, a common saying in Korea was, “What can a woman do?” I’m not sure whether people still use that expression now, fifteen years after leaving Korea, but the phrase itself seems to deny a person’s very existence. … Continue reading

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