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“Cultivating the Orchid”

Posted on September 30, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In the parsonage living room stands an orchid, nearly fifteen years old. It came as a gift when my mother-in-law carefully separated a shoot from her own cherished orchid and entrusted it to us, reminding me several times to raise … Continue reading →

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“Mother”

Posted on September 29, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Letter from the Parsonage, Those Who Remained in the City, Fourteenth Story, 1994) © Yoon Wan-Hee “Did you know she had tuberculosis?” The social worker’s voice buzzed from the phone, startled and anxious. “As you know, I told you clearly … Continue reading →

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“Children”

Posted on September 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(Letter from the parsonage, Those Who Remained in the City, Story Thirteen, 1994) © WanHee Yoon The name “Soviet Union” vanished forever from this earth. The leader he once trusted and admired fell from power, and a new one took … Continue reading →

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In Search of Our Friend

Posted on September 26, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(From the Parsonage Letters, “Those Who Remained in the City,” Story Eleven, 1994) © WanHee Yoon One of the tasks of a parsonage in Queens Village, NY, near Jamaica, is to welcome visitors who may arrive at any time, day … Continue reading →

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“My Elderly Friend”

Posted on September 25, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

This year, Mrs. Louise Wegi, now 92 years old, decided to sell her car. Though two years younger in appearance than her actual age, she was still working part-time as a secretary in a law office. Petite in stature and … Continue reading →

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“Building No. 40”

Posted on August 28, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

(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”

Posted on August 23, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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”

Posted on August 15, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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”

Posted on August 9, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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”

Posted on August 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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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