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The Exile’s Flame: “This Is My Song”

Posted on December 18, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Between the factory sirens and the silent chapel,a foreign voice arrived—not to command, but to listen,to kneel beside the weary handsthat stitched and hammeredin the dim light of Incheon. The Word was made fleshin the sweat of the laborer,in the … Continue reading →

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“Beautiful Christmas Gift”

Posted on December 6, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

It was nearing Christmas. At the adoption agency, a 13‑month‑old boy named Freddy had been waiting for months, but even at Christmas he had no home to return to. Freddy was bright, with a charming smile, already walking and mimicking … Continue reading →

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“Blue Balloon” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column, #27, LA Christian Today, January 16, 2008):

Posted on November 22, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

On our little alley, where five houses stand shoulder to shoulder like friends with arms linked, a new neighbor moved in two years ago. They were a young couple in their late twenties, newly married. The husband, Drew, ran a … Continue reading →

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Choir Director

Posted on November 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In Memory of Phyllis Ann Nichols This evening, during choir rehearsal,Daniel’s* arms moved gently in the rhythm of the choir’s harmony—as if held by something beyond sound. A dove that had flown by day suddenly turned its wingsand descended upon … Continue reading →

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(Homecoming) — Pastor’s Wife Faith Column #10, © Yoon Wan-Hee, LA Christian Today, July 14, 2010

Posted on November 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

After serving in the Korean War, Master Sergeant Roy Head was captured by Chinese forces on February 11, 1951, and died in captivity. His remains returned home in Kingsport, TN, on June 3—crossing the long, harsh bridge of 59 years. … Continue reading →

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“The Choice of Abundance”

Posted on October 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A few weeks ago, our church hosted a 100th birthday celebration for one of our members, Mrs. Katie Broyles. She became a teacher at the age of 18 and served in education for 47 years before retiring. Even now, she … Continue reading →

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“A Strange Journey” (Pastoral Residence Faith Column #5, LA Christian Today, October 31, 2007) © WanHee Yoon

Posted on October 27, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

There is a couple in their mid-seventies. The husband, Charles, suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. His wife is named Evelyn. Charles has been living in a nursing home for several years. At first glance, he appears so dignified and well-kept that … Continue reading →

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“My Elderly Friend”

Posted on September 25, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

This year, Mrs. Louise Wegi, now 92 years old, decided to sell her car. Though two years younger in appearance than her actual age, she was still working part-time as a secretary in a law office. Petite in stature and … Continue reading →

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Wendel’s Lament

Posted on August 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

(Letter from the Parsonage, Those Who Remained in the City, Story Five) © WanHee Yoon, 1989 A new tenor soloist, Mr. Wendel Wohl, joined our church choir, which was made up mostly of elderly members in their seventies. He was … Continue reading →

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“The Bitter Cup” – A Letter from the Parsonage (The 14th Story in the Blueprint of Faith) by Wan Hee Yoon

Posted on July 25, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Among our American church members in Queens Village, there is a woman named Margaret McGowan. Every time I see her—a 76-year-old great-grandmother—I am reminded of how strong and resilient the human will can be when grounded in faith. Her 100-year-old … Continue reading →

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