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“Woman! That Beautiful Name”

One week before Mother’s Day, I found myself visiting Grandmother Kim at a nursing home. Among the elderly residents sitting in wheelchairs, minds drifting, passing the slow hours in a haze, one grandmother suddenly called out in a bright, clear … Continue reading

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“Mother”

I once read a newspaper article that made headlines about the pop star Madonna and the maternal love she showed toward her first daughter, Lourdes. When an ordinary mother loves her own child, we think nothing of it — it … Continue reading

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“A Masterpiece of Life”

Live broadcast, September 3, 1998 — KCBN — Wanhee Yoon Hello, everyone. Through the ordinary rhythms of daily life, we each paint a picture of our existence. No one is born into this world having already decided how they will … Continue reading

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“The Two Sides of Language”

Not long ago, I had occasion to reflect once more on human speech — on language itself. The reason is simple: there are words we may say to one another, and words we must never say. A mistake made with … Continue reading

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“The Blessing of a Nickname”

When I was young, my family gave me two nicknames. One was “Sora” (meaning conch shell), and the other was “Crybaby.” My father gave me the name Sora because I was so quiet and gentle that even if I stayed … Continue reading

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“What Do You Picture in Your Heart?”

One day, my soul collided with Isaiah chapter 40, verse 31, and I was filled with a spiritual freshness I had never known before. The passage, as many of you know well, reads: “But those who hope in the LORD … Continue reading

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“Women Are Changing”

Not long ago, I read a newspaper article titled “The Image of Korean Women Is Changing” (Korea Times N.Y., 6/16/98). As a woman myself, the article stirred both interest and joy in me, and I wanted to share it with … Continue reading

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“When the Storms of Life Come”

We often describe life as a journey across the sea. When we imagine a ship gliding quietly over calm waters, the scene feels peaceful and beautiful. Living near the coasts of New York and New Jersey, we often see such … Continue reading

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“A Flower Blooming in the Wilderness”

When you board a plane bound for Hawaii, you receive a declaration form that every passenger must complete and sign. It asks whether you are carrying any animals or plants in your luggage. This is to protect Hawaii’s fragile ecosystem … Continue reading

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“Meditation on Thread”

One day, while organizing the house, I came across several skeins of knitting yarn. Red, yellow, white, black—beautiful colors that had been waiting quietly in a dark corner for a long time, hoping to be used by their owner’s hands. … Continue reading

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