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“The Bitter Cup”

Posted on July 25, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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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“Treasure in an Earthen Vessel”

Posted on July 24, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

A few days ago, I came across a heartbreaking article in the newspaper. It reported that a young OB-GYN doctor had been arrested by the police for illegal medical practices. The article claimed he had placed advertisements for abortion services … Continue reading →

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“A Broken Circle”

Posted on July 23, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Eight-year-old Justin, who lives next door, is picked up on weekends by his tall, towering father. As always, when Justin climbs into his father’s car, his grandmother and mother watch him go from the window for a long time. Even … Continue reading →

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“Look at the Birds of the Air”

Posted on July 22, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

These days, when we read the newspaper or listen to the news, we can’t help but feel the urgent need to stay mentally alert. It’s because this generation is suffering from a serious illness of chaos and disorder. A few … Continue reading →

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“The Story of a Cat”

Posted on July 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

When our children were young, we had a cat named Tiger. One of our church members gave him to us as a birthday gift for our second child. Tiger had gray fur with black stripes like a tiger cub, which … Continue reading →

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“The Nest”

Posted on June 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

It was last spring. I thought I had cleaned up the study on the second floor nicely, but noticed a pile of twigs scattered on the floor beneath the window. Without thinking much of it, I swept them away. However, … Continue reading →

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“Delivering the Basket of Love”

Posted on June 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

A few nights ago, my husband and I sat anxiously in front of the television late into the night. We had been tuning in since the afternoon, nervously listening for news of tomorrow’s weather. Yet to our dismay, the forecast … Continue reading →

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“The Dream of a Prima Donna”

Posted on June 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

A church member who had recently joined stopped coming after just a few weeks, so I decided to pay her a short visit at the dry cleaners she runs. From the outside, the shop looked old and shabby. But as … Continue reading →

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“In Search of Angels”

Posted on June 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Last week, I deliberately chose to lie down and rest.I wasn’t sick with a cold, nor was I suffering from body aches.Rather, I closed the gate of my heart tightly against the world,and, clutching my small wounds, I became like … Continue reading →

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“Across the Road”

Posted on June 27, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

I slowly drove up a narrow hill road.Before I even covered half a mile, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a railway bridge, with a small river flowing beneath it. As I crossed the bridge, a village hidden in the … Continue reading →

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