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“At Campground” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Twelfth Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 10, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A Summer Retreat: One Evening in Nature’s Embrace Around the time of Independence Day, our church choir held a retreat for unity and fellowship. This year, the younger choir members suggested spending the night outdoors at a campsite, and so … Continue reading →

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“Just As You Are” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Eleventh Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 9, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

The Futility of Expectations in Human Relationships Recently, I had an opportunity to reflect on how useless and exhausting expectations can be in human relationships. We often invest so much emotional energy in what we hope others will do for … Continue reading →

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“Spiritual Bankruptcy” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Ninth Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 8, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In the life of faith, there come times when one suddenly faces a state of spiritual bankruptcy.Only a moment ago, I may have seemed to live by faith—comforting others, overcoming trials, and trusting God in all things. Yet suddenly, my … Continue reading →

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“A Life in Which the Holy Spirit Dwells” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Seventh Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 7, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A life led by the Holy Spirit overflows with inner strength and joy. In such a life, one feels at every moment that I am no longer the master of myself. God, even now, cherishes my existence—insignificant as I am—and … Continue reading →

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“One Thing I Cannot Let Go” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Sixth Story, 1994) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Last week, an article in the Christian counseling journal Pastoral Care caught my attention. It told the story of a faithful middle-aged Christian man in his fifties, and through it, I came to understand more deeply why, in the book … Continue reading →

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“A Family Legacy” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Fifth Story, 1994) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In recent days, the tragic story of the great American writer Ernest Hemingway’s family has once again stirred the hearts of many. Last week, his only remaining descendant, his granddaughter, died under mysterious circumstances at the young age of 41, … Continue reading →

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“Though Trials Come, I Fear Not” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Fourth Story, 1994) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

There is a hymn, which says, “Living for Jesus, oh, what peace!” This hymn was written by Dr. Charles F. Weigle after overcoming the greatest trial and suffering of his life. His words have continued to give strength and new … Continue reading →

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“A Sealed Perfume Bottle” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Third Story, 1994) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

While reading the testimony of Catherine Elliott, I could not forget the story of the perfume bottle she inherited from her grandmother, and I want to share it. When Catherine was about ten years old, she saw her grandmother receive … Continue reading →

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“Where There Is a Dream” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, First Story, 1994) © Yoon Wan-Hee

Posted on October 2, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A young man studying music in Germany came home for a short visit during his summer vacation, and I had the chance to talk with him. From this young man, who has struggled since childhood to fulfill his dream of … Continue reading →

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“The Woman Who Kept the Night” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, First Story) 1994, © Yoon Wan-Hee

Posted on October 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In the middle of the night, just as I was about to drift into a dream, someone shook my shoulder to wake me. Half-asleep, I heard a voice: “May I put my bag under your blanket?” Rubbing my eyes, I … Continue reading →

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