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“When You’re With Family”

“Mother, we need to have a family meeting tomorrow evening.” One day, while wrestling in prayer over an unexpected family crisis, I called everyone together. As a pastor’s family, we were usually the ones encouraging others with courage, hope, and … Continue reading

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“At the Gate of E‑Circle”

“Here, this is your new address, so don’t ever lose it! All right?” About two years ago, my husband repeatedly reminded me of the importance of those strange symbols, while I only half‑heartedly pretended to listen. Then he added, “When … Continue reading

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“For the Sake of Tomorrow’s Seeds”

As I look at the ripening seeds beneath the sharp autumn sunlight, I find myself gently touching, one by one in my heart, the invisible seeds of tomorrow that are forming within our future. The very fact that we have … Continue reading

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“Discovering Our Talents”

At New York’s Penn Station, waves of people are always flowing through like the tide. In the midst of that rush, I noticed a man walking with a dog the size of a small calf. When I looked more closely, … Continue reading

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“The Bible”

When autumn arrives, many people call it the season of reading. Some try to keep books close at hand, while others wander through bookstores searching for popular new releases. The cool breeze that slips in during the mornings and evenings, … Continue reading

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“Keeping in sync”

When Americans go to sporting events, most of them wear the uniform or cap of their favorite team. Whether it’s tennis, baseball, soccer, or football, the atmosphere is much the same. And it doesn’t stop there. What about when they … Continue reading

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“I love you.”

How can one live a life worthy of holiness? This is a question that often resonates deeply within me. If we believe that the only way to live the holiest life is to abandon everything like the desert fathers of … Continue reading

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“Dream of a New Millennium”

As the grand words New Year and New Millennium drifted through my mind, I found myself glancing around, hoping to hang some magnificent wish upon the wall of my life for the coming year. Yet, despite all the talk of … Continue reading

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“I’m Crazy!”

Last fall, my younger sister and her family immigrated from Korea. I spent quite some time wondering where and how to help her begin her new life. People often say that an immigrant’s first steps in America—and even the shape … Continue reading

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“From Interpretation to Action”

— A Community’s Transformative Approach to Reading Scripture —** Rev. Wontae Cha—who served as senior pastor of the New York Korean Methodist Church for over ten years and now teaches at New York Theological Seminary—has recently published a book titled … Continue reading

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