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“Volunteer Service”

Among the many things deeply rooted in American life, one that I have always admired is volunteerism. Not only in hospitals, schools, and churches, but also in international events, national competitions, and even elections, the unified strength of volunteers forms … Continue reading

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“When Dawn Opens”

The early‑morning prayer service is a special spiritual meeting time that God has given to our Korean people. When Koreans first began settling in the Flushing area of New York, the local police were puzzled for quite some time. Around … Continue reading

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“What Can a Woman Do?”

In the past, a common saying in Korea was, “What can a woman do?” I’m not sure whether people still use that expression now, fifteen years after leaving Korea, but the phrase itself seems to deny a person’s very existence. … Continue reading

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Toward Eternity

This year, several neighbors have passed away suddenly, and I have found myself attending more funerals than usual. The shocking news of young people dying without warning, and the bewildering grief of families and friends when someone who seemed perfectly … Continue reading

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A Prayer for Young‑joo and Young‑beom

“A voice cries out: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord in the wilderness; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground shall become … Continue reading

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“The Most Fearsome Thing in the World”

A few years ago, when the Soviet communist system collapsed and the Berlin Wall fell, the world buzzed with hope that a springtime of peace was finally coming. Many believed that once ideology crumbled, humanity would enter an age more … Continue reading

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“A Hidden Weapon”

“Ring, ring…” Early in the morning, just as I was about to take the children to school, the phone rang urgently. As in any household, a call to the parsonage before eight o’clock could only mean something pressing. Slightly tense, … Continue reading

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“When the World Looks Different”

One day, after finishing my grocery shopping, I noticed a stack of real‑estate magazines displayed in bright, tempting colors at the entrance. Seeing the word Free printed on the sign, I picked up a booklet filled with vacation homes in … Continue reading

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Dream of the New Millennium

As I ponder the grand words “New Year” and “New Millennium,” I find myself searching for a magnificent hope to hang upon the wall of this year’s life. But strangely, no new word rises to meet the moment. Instead, an … Continue reading

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“Blessing, For the Sake of Blessing”

When the New Year comes, one of the most common greetings we exchange is, “May you receive many blessings!” This is not only an expression used by people in the East; people all over the world share similar words. Because … Continue reading

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