Category Archives: Ministry

“A Hidden Weapon”

“Ring, ring…” Early in the morning, just as I was about to take the children to school, the phone rang urgently. As in any household, a call to the parsonage before eight o’clock could only mean something pressing. Slightly tense, … Continue reading

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숨겨둔 병기

“따르릉, 따르릉” 이른 아침에 아이들을 학교에 막 데리고 나서려는데 전화 벨이 급하게 울렸다. 각 가정에서도 마찬가지겠지만, 아침 8시가 되기도 전에 목사관에 전화 벨이 울리는 것은 긴급한 일임에 틀림없었다. 나는 약간은 긴장을 하면서 전화를 집어드니, 목소리가 귀에 익은 분의 전화였다. 그러나 … Continue reading

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“When the World Looks Different”

One day, after finishing my grocery shopping, I noticed a stack of real‑estate magazines displayed in bright, tempting colors at the entrance. Seeing the word Free printed on the sign, I picked up a booklet filled with vacation homes in … Continue reading

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Confession in Faith

I believe in the Loving God—God of the morning, the noon, and the evening of life—who calls me to share His loveand bids me serve Him by serving others. I believe in Jesus Christ,the Great Healer of body, soul. communityI … Continue reading

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“신앙 고백”

나는 사랑의 하나님을 믿습니다—삶의 아침, 낮, 저녁을 다스리시는 하나님—나에게 그분의 사랑을 나누라 부르시고남을 섬김으로 주님을 섬기라 하셨습니다. 나는 몸과 영 그리고 공동체의 위대한 치유자이신예수 그리스도를 믿습니다.때로 내 태도와 행동으로 그분께 죄를 지었음을 고백합니다.용기 있어야 할 때 망설였습니다. 나는 모든 존재의 … Continue reading

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“The Wings of Time”

After sending off Christmas—the day we had prepared for and awaited so long—and as we look back on the few remaining days of the year, I pause for a moment to catch my breath after months that felt breathlessly busy. … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve: Walking Time to Bethlehem

We walk toward Bethlehemcarrying what we believe—near and far,deep and shallow,faith mixed with fear. Along the way,our wounds are exposed,tender and unguarded,pain speaking its own truthas we come to the tomb. There, foreign bodies are removed:bitter roots that refuse forgiveness,rolled … Continue reading

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“Those Who Followed the Star”

As Christmas approaches, the whole world seems to turn into a festival. Children, the elderly, young adults, and women alike begin to long for the deep mysteries of this season, setting out on an inner journey to rediscover the sources … Continue reading

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말을 잃은 친구: 「일곱 번째 친구」이후

얼마 전, 나는 「일곱 번째 친구(The Seventh Friend)」라는 짧은 글을 접했습니다. 그 글은 오래도록 내 마음에 남아 있습니다. 어떤 사람이 처음 암 진단을 받으면, 많은 친구들이 찾아온다. 각자 말과 설명, 혹은 조언을 들고서. 첫 번째 친구는 충격에 휩싸여 말합니다.“도저히 믿을 … Continue reading

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Losing words to say: After the Seventh Friend

Some time ago, I came across a short piece called “The Seventh Friend.” It stayed with me. When a person is first diagnosed with cancer, many friends come—each carrying words, explanations, or advice. The first friend arrives in shock:“I can’t … Continue reading

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