Tag Archives: faith

“The Art of Encounter “

Posted on November 10, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Lately, I’ve been enjoying the joy of new encounters with members of the congregation at the church where my husband was recently appointed. It feels like the beginning of another honeymoon phase in ministry. Over the past 30 years of … Continue reading →

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“Forgiveness”

Posted on November 7, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Last summer, our youngest son—now 21—declared his independence and left home. Living at home while attending college had felt stifling to him, and though he had long wanted to leave, my husband and I had always opposed it. But one … Continue reading →

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(Boss) — Pastor’s Wife Faith Column #14 © Yoon Wan-Hee, LA Christian Today, September 28, 2011

Posted on November 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In our family, my mother-in-law was affectionately known as “the Boss.” Of course, she was the eldest, so it was only natural—but behind that title lay a will that no one could sway, a sharp discernment and memory unmatched by … Continue reading →

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“When the Mountain Falls”

Posted on November 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

© Yoon Wan-Hee A few days ago, a photo was posted on Facebook of Jason, the director of Buffalo Mountain Camp, standing before a wooden cross, gazing at the sunrise over the mountain in the early morning. Something about that … Continue reading →

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(In the Process) — Pastor’s Wife Faith Column #11 by Yoon Wan-Hee, LA Christian Today, July 30, 2008

Posted on November 2, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

These days, in the thick of summer, it’s become harder and harder to catch a glimpse of my college-aged son’s face. As soon as summer break began, he joined a Christian band, and his days away from home for performances … Continue reading →

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“The Beloved”

Posted on October 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

— The Light Within Me In the quiet corners of my mind,where shadows gather and rest,your voice whispers softly—calm, clear,measuring the length of my years. Your gaze is cold as tempered steel,yet a fire hides within.Its edge cuts through illusion,but … Continue reading →

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“Ruth Bell Graham — A Tribute” © WanHee Yoon, LA Christian Today, 7/11/2007, Pastoral Faith Column #8

Posted on October 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

In the journey of life, we each encounter role models who quietly shape our hearts. For me, one of those figures has long been Ruth Bell Graham, the wife of Reverend Billy Graham. When she passed away last month (June … Continue reading →

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“The Choice of Abundance”

Posted on October 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A few weeks ago, our church hosted a 100th birthday celebration for one of our members, Mrs. Katie Broyles. She became a teacher at the age of 18 and served in education for 47 years before retiring. Even now, she … Continue reading →

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A Heart of Gratitude

Posted on October 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

My brother’s family came from Korea this year to visit our aging mother, who grows more fragile with each passing year. Among them was my niece, who had been only five years old when our family immigrated to America. Now … Continue reading →

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“The Bedbug Commotion” (Pastoral Residence Faith Column #4, LA Christian Today, October 14, 2009) © WanHee Yoon

Posted on October 26, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

“Why would God create such unnecessary pests that torment us?” This was the phrase our family repeated countless times over the past few weeks, grumbling as we endured the chaos brought on by bedbugs. A few weeks ago, our second … Continue reading →

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