Tag Archives: family

“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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“Family”

Posted on August 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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”

Posted on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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”

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

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”

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

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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