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“A Flower Blooming in the Wilderness”

Posted on April 28, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

When you board a plane bound for Hawaii, you receive a declaration form that every passenger must complete and sign. It asks whether you are carrying any animals or plants in your luggage. This is to protect Hawaii’s fragile ecosystem … Continue reading →

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“At the Crossroads of Heaven and Hell”

Posted on April 23, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

A man once entered heaven and saw many people whose faces were bright with joy. But in one group, some looked gloomy, and others were even crying. Curious, people asked them, “Why are you weeping in such a beautiful place … Continue reading →

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Toward the Summit

Posted on March 19, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Among those who climb mountains, ice‑wall climbing is said to be in full swing these days. These climbers deliberately seek out the steepest and most dangerous places—frozen waterfalls and icy cliffs sealed hard by bitter cold. They drive their axes … Continue reading →

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“Camping with the Girl Scouts!”

Posted on January 27, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

by Wanhee Yoon (Korean Liaison, Greater New York Girl Scout Council), August 10, 1999 Last weekend, I had the opportunity to go camping with the Girl Scouts at Heckscher State Park on Long Island. Although the New York area had … Continue reading →

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“At Campground” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Twelfth Story, 1996) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

Posted on October 10, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A Summer Retreat: One Evening in Nature’s Embrace Around the time of Independence Day, our church choir held a retreat for unity and fellowship. This year, the younger choir members suggested spending the night outdoors at a campsite, and so … Continue reading →

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“Toward the Summit” – A Letter from the Parsonage (For the Sake of Beauty, Ninth Story, 2001) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

It is said that among mountain climbers these days, ice climbing is in full swing. These climbers seek out steep and dangerous frozen waterfalls or valleys, scaling icy cliffs while enduring severe weather, snow, and slippery terrain. With their lives … Continue reading →

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