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“The Aesthetics of Parting and Meeting”

From the moment a person leaves the mother’s womb, life becomes a continual experience of being separated from the ones we love. Perhaps this is because life itself is marked by constant change and movement. I was not yet old … Continue reading →

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An Empty Place

In the bulletin of an American church, I once read a layperson’s article titled “The Path to Healing Ourselves.” It began with these words: “Our church is facing a difficult time. Beneath it lie anger and pain. More than ever, … Continue reading →

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“The Blessing of a Haunted House”

There was a young couple who were very good at fighting. For years, I spent time comforting, scolding, and counseling the wife, who would burst into tears several times a month saying, “I just can’t live with him anymore.” Whenever … Continue reading →

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“It Could Happen”

There was a deaconess and her son who faithfully attended the early‑morning prayer service. The father was an honorary deacon, and the son was an active, serving lay-deacon. Every dawn, the two of them would sit in the front and … Continue reading →

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“Mother’s Golden Ring”

Mother, as I walk this Lenten journey of spiritual pilgrimage, I thank God that I can finally write to you with a heart that feels light and joyful. If not for God’s grace, I would still be keeping my distance … Continue reading →

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“The Good Shepherd of a Small Flock”

In Memory of the Late Rev. Jae‑Sik Jang “Please forgive the small amount… I send this offering with the hope that it may help in some way. I pray that God’s great grace and blessing will restore Rev. Jang’s health, … Continue reading →

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“As We Close the Year”

**“Father God, thank You. Thank You for the days of this year that rested in the palm of Your gracious hand. Now, as we look back on the days recorded in Your eternal Book of Life, we kneel before You … Continue reading →

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The Bible

When autumn arrives, many people call it “the season of reading.” We try to draw closer to books, wandering through bookstores in search of popular new releases. The cool breeze that slips in during the mornings and evenings, and the … Continue reading →

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Revival

Violence sometimessleeps within us,like a sealed volcano—until one dayit collapses in ruins,like the towers of 9/11.Even then,parades of peace drift through the streets,slowly,as though nothing has happened. Revivalsleeps across generationsbeneath thick quilts of sorrow and despair.Then suddenly,like fireworks bursting in … Continue reading →

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“The Basket of Love”

Last week (12/4/94), we held a charity concert for the third annual “Basket of Love” outreach. The Basket of Love is a Christmas gift sent to disadvantaged women and children, as well as to sick neighbors. This movement began from … Continue reading →

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