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“Meeting My Dream” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column, #29, LA Christian Today, January 21, 2009)

Since childhood, I carried a dream with me. It was to become a shepherd—playing the flute on a green meadow while leading hundreds of sheep. The dream was so vivid that when my second-grade teacher asked each student, “What do … Continue reading

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“Grace Upon Grace”

In the hardest winter—the winter of the January retreat*—a one-year-old child survived,carried on his mother’s backas the world collapsed around them.Grace upon grace. He chose to forget it all.The roar of bombs,the trembling earth—a room of fear too largefor any … Continue reading

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“Rest” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column, #28, LA Christian Today, April 18, 2007)

I have often thought that the life of an immigrant church pastor is like a car whose engine never turns off. As a pastor’s wife, I saw how my husband’s thoughts and concerns were always absorbed in the lives and … Continue reading

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“Wait a Moment! Am I Truly Happy This Autumn?”

© Yoon, Tae-Hun, November 2025 I want to make it clear that this writing reflects only my personal situation and thoughts. As I approach Hee-Soo age—77 next year—I find myself thinking that there are two things I must do every … Continue reading

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“Thanksgiving for What God Has Done” (Romans 7:25; Colossians 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7; 2:13) – Sermon

We have learned that it is a human virtue for children to remember what their parents have done for them—even long after the parents have passed away. (1) They gave us life. (2) They forgave our faults with love. (3) … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Now, we are walking through the season of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a turning point of faith. “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” These were Jesus’ words to one of the ten lepers He healed— the one who, … Continue reading

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“Angel”

© Yoon Wan-Hee (Faith Column #22, LA Christian Today, March 7, 2007) Among the church families, there is one home so filled with angel figurines that it could be called an “angel museum.” Looking closely at each figure, you see … Continue reading

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“The Blessing of Listening”

© WanHee Yoon, (Letter from the Parsonage, #21, LA Christian Today, August 15, 2001) There are times when, after a long conversation, we walk away thinking, “What a waste of words.” Even when both parties seem engaged and passionate, hoping … Continue reading

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“My Name”

My name—always spoken, always summoned—yet only when I am far awaydoes it rise, like breath,to the surface of the world. Sitting here, watching you,I see only the name I once had—and the one I will wear tomorrow. When I was … Continue reading

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“Grief—Echoes of Death’s Memory”

© WanHee Yoon, (Pastoral Home Faith Column #19, LA Christian Today, October 3, 2001) Grief and death are inseparable companions in the human journey. The loss of loved ones—through divorce, separation, or unexpected death—inevitably feels like the death of a … Continue reading

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