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“A Family Legacy”

In recent days, the tragic story of the great American writer Ernest Hemingway’s family has once again stirred the hearts of many. Last week, his only remaining descendant, his granddaughter, died under mysterious circumstances at the young age of 41, … Continue reading

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“Though Trials Come, I Fear Not” (Letter from the Parsonage, O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Fourth Story, 1994) © Yoon, Wan-Hee

There is a hymn, which says, “Living for Jesus, oh, what peace!” This hymn was written by Dr. Charles F. Weigle after overcoming the greatest trial and suffering of his life. His words have continued to give strength and new … Continue reading

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“Are You Climbing the Ladder?”

It was a crisp early autumn morning. The church custodian had already set a tall ladder against the wall, preparing to wash the church windows. This yearly cleaning of all the windows was by no means an easy task. The … Continue reading

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“Guinness Book and the Book of Life”

Guinness Book and the Book of Life On Christmas Eve of 1991, Mr. Walter Hudson, age 46, once famed as the heaviest man in the world, passed away of a heart attack. At the time of his death, his weight … Continue reading

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“Change the Oil”

(Letter from the Parsonage: The People Who Remained in the City, Sixth Story) © WanHee Yoon, 1989 A small postcard arrived. “Do you know? It has already been 90 days since the oil in your 1987 Chrysler was last changed. … Continue reading

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“Flying a Kite”

(Letter from the Parsonage, Third Story in the ‘Those Who Remained in the City’ series) Guarding the spiritual self within the body is like a kite lifted by the wind. The owner of the kite is God, the string connecting … Continue reading

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“The Gift”

(Letter from the Parsonage, Second Story in the ‘Those Who Remained in the City’ series) by Wanhee Yoon, 2001 A few days ago, I received truly heartbreaking news. A young man, Daniel, only 22 years old, suffered a sudden heart … Continue reading

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“Nicknames”

When I was young, my family gave me two nicknames: one was Cow and the other was Crybaby. My father called me Cow because I was quiet and gentle, the kind of child who could sit beside you all day … Continue reading

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Facebook vs. Faith Book

It has been only a little over ten years since Facebook was introduced to the world, yet reports say that more than 800 million people now use it. A few years ago, when I first heard that my children were … Continue reading

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“The Glories of Creation” – A Lectio Divina Journey on Psalm 104:1-35

[SILENTIO] The last two days were heavy. A one-day trip to Atlanta—family errands, highways, sandwiches packed in haste. We arrived early, and ate in the Hub, surrounded by towers of glass and steel. We realized: we are no longer New … Continue reading

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