Tag Archives: family

“Building No. 40”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

(Letter from the Parsonage, Fourth Story in the ‘Those Who Remained in the City’ series) © WanHee Yoon, 1989 That day, as if to cool the heat of midsummer, rain was pouring down after a long while.When I tried to … Continue reading →

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“Dial 911” (Pastoral Letter from the Parsonage, Four O’Clock Flower Story, No. 11) 1987, WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 23, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Not long ago, a three-year-old boy saved his mother’s life by dialing 911 when she suddenly fell into a coma. The little boy had been playing with his toys beside her when she collapsed. At first, he cried in shock, … Continue reading →

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“Encounter Jesus—deeply and surely” – Letter from the Parsonage (Four O’Clock Flower Story, Part Four) 2001, WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 15, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Some time ago, a church member asked me this question: “They say you must meet Jesus, but can’t I just believe without meeting Him? Honestly, I do believe in Jesus, but I’m afraid to meet Him!” “Are you afraid?” I … Continue reading →

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“What Remains” – Letter from the Parsonage (For the Sake of Beauty, Fifteenth Story, 1987), WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 9, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

On the window frame of the parsonage entrance, where the sunlight streams in dazzlingly, sits a small decorative porcelain cat I bought not long ago at the church’s thrift shop for fifty cents.Its glossy black coat is tinged with soft … Continue reading →

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“Father” – A Letter from the Parsonage (For the Sake of Beauty, Twelfth Story, 2001), Wan Hee Yoon

Posted on August 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Father!It’s truly been a long time since I’ve called out to you.Though I’ve always thought I would one day write you a letter of apology and gratitude,more than thirty years have already passed in hesitation.Looking back now, the times I … Continue reading →

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“Family” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Eleventh Story, 2001), WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

One evening, while my youngest child was playing computer games late into the night in their father’s office, he turned to me with a satisfied expression and said, “I love my family the most! I’m thankful for everything!” “Really? I … Continue reading →

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“Report Card” – A Pastoral Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Tenth Story, 1993) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Around this time every year, families experience mixed emotions due to their children’s school vacations and graduations. Parents of children who have done well in school feel proud and forget all the hardships of the past year as they attend … Continue reading →

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“It All Depends on the Heart” – A Pastoral Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Third Story, 2001) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on July 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

There’s a common saying: “Life depends on how you set your heart.”It’s true. Even the challenges between spouses, issues among siblings, and the tangled complexities of daily life can suddenly seem to unravel when we change our attitude. Once the … Continue reading →

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“A Broken Circle” – Letter from the Parsonage (12 of Faith Blueprint), Wan Hee Yoon

Posted on July 23, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Eight-year-old Justin, who lives next door, is picked up on weekends by his tall, towering father. As always, when Justin climbs into his father’s car, his grandmother and mother watch him go from the window for a long time. Even … Continue reading →

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“The Story of a Cat” – Letter from the Parsonage (9), WanHee yoon

Posted on July 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

When our children were young, we had a cat named Tiger. One of our church members gave him to us as a birthday gift for our second child. Tiger had gray fur with black stripes like a tiger cub, which … Continue reading →

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