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The Greatest Moment

As we walk through the thresholds of life,we encounter moments so heavy, so breathless,they seem impossible to face with human strength—no, not even with my own.These are what we call life’s crises. They come in many forms:When a long-awaited child … Continue reading

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“The Blessing of a Haunted House”

There was a young couple who were very good at fighting. For years, I spent time comforting, scolding, and counseling the wife, who would burst into tears several times a month saying, “I just can’t live with him anymore.” Whenever … Continue reading

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“It Could Happen”

There was a deaconess and her son who faithfully attended the early‑morning prayer service. The father was an honorary deacon, and the son was an active, serving lay-deacon. Every dawn, the two of them would sit in the front and … Continue reading

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“As the Green Grapes Ripen”

These days, the moment I open my eyes, I find myself stepping into the backyard to tend the grapevines. Watching them has become one of my quiet joys. The two vines I planted several years ago are now heavy with … Continue reading

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The Happiness of an Elderly Couple

Among our church members, there is an elderly deaconess couple who occasionally invite my husband and me to breakfast at a local diner on Wednesday mornings. They retired from the laundry business several years ago and now enjoy life by … Continue reading

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While Traveling

This year, with our eldest child entering college, we realized that opportunities for the whole family to travel together might become rare. So we planned a trip, visiting various places and returning with renewed love among us and a refreshing … Continue reading

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“Mother’s Golden Ring”

Mother, as I walk this Lenten journey of spiritual pilgrimage, I thank God that I can finally write to you with a heart that feels light and joyful. If not for God’s grace, I would still be keeping my distance … Continue reading

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“For Souls Waiting for Spring…”

In early January, when winter’s cold was at its fiercest, I climbed a mountain. Bare gray branches shook in the wind, dry leaves wandered freely through the valleys, and ash‑colored rocks lay exposed like uncovered skin. I had always thought … Continue reading

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“Let Us Honor Marriage”

These days, we see many families treating divorce almost like a rite of passage—something ordinary and expected. It is truly heartbreaking. In a divorce, the ones who suffer most are not the husband or the wife, but the innocent children … Continue reading

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“The Good Shepherd of a Small Flock”

In Memory of the Late Rev. Jae‑Sik Jang “Please forgive the small amount… I send this offering with the hope that it may help in some way. I pray that God’s great grace and blessing will restore Rev. Jang’s health, … Continue reading

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