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“Thinking of Joseph”

On the morning after the U.S. presidential election earlier this November, I left a message for my eldest daughter in New York: “Today, take a picture of my granddaughter holding the newspaper announcing President‑elect Obama’s victory.” That was my request. … Continue reading

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“No Reason to Vote”

Whenever election season approaches, several Korean community organizations raise their voices: “Register to vote!” “Go vote!” Newspapers and radio repeat the message—not once or twice, but so often that it can feel awkward or even embarrassing. Our children don’t read … Continue reading

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“The Joy of Learning”

Live on 8/7/1987 at KCBN by Yoon Wan‑Hee Hello. Summer is a season overflowing with opportunities to learn, surrounded by the lush green of new life. Children learn things they could not learn in the classroom—through travel, hands‑on experiences, and … Continue reading

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“Our Reflection in the Mirror”

Live on 4/30/1998 at KCBN We call those who attend church “church members.” But among those members, how can we truly know who is a saved Christian? And at times, we ourselves wonder whether we are genuinely God’s people. In … Continue reading

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“We Must Acknowledge Our Limitations”

Those who live in a parsonage often experience intense emotional ups and downs. When you hold the threads of life together with so many different people, the climate inside a parsonage can feel more unpredictable than the weather outside. One … Continue reading

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“At Penn Station”

A few years ago, whenever I had business in Manhattan, stepping into Penn Station required great courage. After several bad experiences—getting lost in the maze of one‑way streets or paying outrageous parking fees—I learned to take the train instead of … Continue reading

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“Refugees and Global Migration”

— Yoon Wan‑Hee, December 10, 1998 These days, as Korea’s economic situation worsens, many people are reportedly entering Canada and the United States as economic refugees. We hear stories of people risking their lives, traveling through Canada or even South … Continue reading

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“When the Lord Blessed It”

When I was young, I could never understand the miracle of the five loaves and two fish that my Sunday School teacher taught from the Bible. I imagined that Jesus must have performed some kind of marvelous magic to feed … Continue reading

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“The Beatitudes of the Garden Plot”

This year seems to have more unpredictable weather than usual. Years ago, days with thunder and lightning were rare, but now we see them often with the rain. When thunder crashes—boom, rumble—I feel as though every living creature shares the … Continue reading

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“After the Storms of Life”

Hello. In midsummer, tropical storms sometimes sweep through and bring sudden, dramatic changes in weather that we never experience in other seasons. Not long ago, a thunderstorm caused loss of life, uprooted massive trees, and broke branches that crashed onto … Continue reading

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