Tag Archives: faith-column

“Worshiping Together Across Three Generations”

Posted on December 17, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

At our church, we have begun holding a special communion service on the first Sunday of each month where three generations worship together. By “three generations,” we mean grandparents, parents, and children gathered in one service. At first, since we … Continue reading →

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Gift II

Posted on December 16, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

The autumn scenery at Drew University in New Jersey was like a rich watercolor painting nestled in the quiet beauty of the countryside. When the crisp wind rustled the vivid red and yellow leaves to the ground, the young children … Continue reading →

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Angel

Posted on December 15, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

On a Sunday evening, angels gathered round, playing harps and trumpets, filling the air with beautiful music. They knew that a special angel was about to return, having completed his mission. His father and grandmother, who had gone before him, … Continue reading →

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“Beautiful Christmas Gift”

Posted on December 6, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

It was nearing Christmas. At the adoption agency, a 13‑month‑old boy named Freddy had been waiting for months, but even at Christmas he had no home to return to. Freddy was bright, with a charming smile, already walking and mimicking … Continue reading →

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Santa Train

Posted on December 5, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

© Yoon Wan Hee, (The Parsonage Letter, 40th Story, December 12, 2007) In the winter of 1942, the Santa Claus train departed from Kingsport, Tennessee, heading toward the Kentucky and Virginia regions. This was a gesture of appreciation from the … Continue reading →

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“Souls that leap like a deer” © Yoon Wan Hee, (The Parsonage Letter, 39th Story) 1996

Posted on December 4, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

Every year, among the events held just before Christmas, there was a visit to the prison. It was a bleak day—the weather was so gloomy that it looked like it might snow at any moment, the wind was whipping hard, … Continue reading →

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“Come, Emmanuel” © Wan-Hee Yoon (Pastoral Letter, “Souls That Leap Like Deer,” Story 38, 1996)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

Last week, I received a truly moving letter. A sister with whom I had wept, awakened, prayed, and counseled for years in pursuit of full restoration of life wrote to me: “I am truly happy.” Holding that letter to my … Continue reading →

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“Opening the Door of the Soul” © WanHee Yoon, written as the 39th story in the letter from the parsonage series, Souls That Leap Like Deer, (1996)

Posted on December 3, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

There’s a door I always open whenever I leave the early morning prayer meeting at church. It’s the Parlor, located in a corner of the church building. As I open the door, I’m immediately struck by the sense of peace … Continue reading →

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“The Lord Is Coming”

Posted on December 2, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312

Once again, Advent has begun this year without fail. From the first Sunday, the church pulpit adorned in purple has seen its candles lit one by one. The purple wax, burning itself away to shine brightly, carries our tears and … Continue reading →

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“Welcoming Advent” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column #36, 1993)

Posted on December 1, 2025 by wanheeyoon36549f6312
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