Tag Archives: faith-column

“The Meaning of the Lord’s Call”

When the sunset checks its final clock and people worn out by the heat flow out of the city like the receding tide, there—at the bend in the road— You blocked the wind and I heard a voice. “Lord… did … Continue reading

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“In the Summer Forest”

Walking through the morning dew hanging on the tips of grass, brushing them aside with my toes as I go to greet the breaking dawn—this path always stirs my heart. When the mountain exhales its pale morning mist, the waking … Continue reading

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“When June Comes”

When June comes, our Korean people remember a tragedy of history we can never forget. This year marks forty‑five years since the Korean War entered its armistice. I myself never lived through the war, so I do not claim the … Continue reading

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“Conflict Between Traditional Culture and Other Religions”

Not long ago, I read a news article that deeply shocked me as a fellow Christian. It reported that a church member had destroyed Buddhist statues “to turn a temple into a church,” cutting off the heads of 750 granite … Continue reading

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“Just As I Am”

— Yoon Wan‑Hee, August 28, 1997 Hello, everyone. Beginning today, I am overjoyed to greet you through this new program, “Just As I Am.” For the past three years, through the segment “Letters from the Parsonage” on Faith’s Courtyard—a program … Continue reading

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“Toward the Deep Desires of Life”

In our lives, we carry many desires. Some are momentary, while others stretch across a year, five years, ten years, or even into the final season of life. To have a desire is to possess the energy that propels us … Continue reading

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“At the Crossroads of a Dream”

There are many things that Korean immigrants living in America do simply because they live here — things they never would have done had they stayed in Korea. At home, for instance, the head of the household who would never … Continue reading

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“A Life of Miracles”

Hello, dear listeners! On my way to the radio station today, a thought suddenly came to me: How is it that God — despite all my inadequacies — has made it possible for me to meet you, the listeners, through … Continue reading

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“Introducing the Scissors of Forgiveness”

Live broadcast — 1480 AM Radio Korea, KCBN, January 2, 1998 From the series: “From the Forest with an Open Window” — Wanhee Yoon, April 12, 2001 Hello, everyone. Today I would like to spend this time thinking together about … Continue reading

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“Mother’s Forbidden Ring”

Mother! As I walk the spiritual journey of this Lenten season, I thank God that I can now write to you with such joy and freedom of heart. Without God’s grace, I would still be standing far away from you, … Continue reading

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