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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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“The Puppy Who Walks on His Hind Legs”

A puppy was born without its two front legs. Startled by the sight so different from her other newborns, the mother dog rejected him, refusing even to nurse him. While the other puppies—born from the same womb—followed their mother everywhere … Continue reading

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“The Rose Uproar”

Just when the roses in the church yard were blooming and fading in lively competition, an unexpected shipment arrived at the church office: 150 rose saplings, accompanied by a single letter. “…These roses of love are a gift, asking you … Continue reading

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“The Wings of Time”

After sending off Christmas—the day we had prepared for and awaited so long—and as we look back on the few remaining days of the year, I pause for a moment to catch my breath after months that felt breathlessly busy. … Continue reading

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