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“Forgiveness”

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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“When the Mountain Falls”

© 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

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

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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A Heart of Gratitude

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

“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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“Jacqueline’s Keepsake” (From the Pastor’s Residence Letters: O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Eighteenth Story) By Yoon Wan-Hee, 1996

“Rebirth” means that Christ governs one’s life, opening a new spiritual vision — a blessing of awakening.It is the rising of the righteous sun upon those who fear God, sending healing rays that touch and mend wounded souls and bodies … Continue reading

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“Amazing Things”

© Yoon Wan-Hee, 1996 One day, I had a brief experience of how fragile I truly am. That day, my mind was blank — no inspiration, no motivation, and nothing seemed interesting. Even sitting still felt difficult, so I simply … Continue reading

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“Be ready at all times”

© WanHee Yoon Last week, I attended the four-year Women’s Missionary Conference of the Northeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church, held in Hartford, Connecticut.Under the theme “Open the Door for Mission,” about 1,500 women gathered from local churches to … Continue reading

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“Spiritual Bankruptcy” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Ninth Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

In the life of faith, there come times when one suddenly faces a state of spiritual bankruptcy.Only a moment ago, I may have seemed to live by faith—comforting others, overcoming trials, and trusting God in all things. Yet suddenly, my … Continue reading

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