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“The Blessing of a Nickname”

Posted on May 3, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

When I was young, my family gave me two nicknames. One was “Sora” (meaning conch shell), and the other was “Crybaby.” My father gave me the name Sora because I was so quiet and gentle that even if I stayed … Continue reading →

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“What Do You Picture in Your Heart?”

Posted on May 2, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

One day, my soul collided with Isaiah chapter 40, verse 31, and I was filled with a spiritual freshness I had never known before. The passage, as many of you know well, reads: “But those who hope in the LORD … Continue reading →

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“When the Storms of Life Come”

Posted on April 29, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

We often describe life as a journey across the sea. When we imagine a ship gliding quietly over calm waters, the scene feels peaceful and beautiful. Living near the coasts of New York and New Jersey, we often see such … Continue reading →

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“Meditation on Thread”

Posted on April 27, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

One day, while organizing the house, I came across several skeins of knitting yarn. Red, yellow, white, black—beautiful colors that had been waiting quietly in a dark corner for a long time, hoping to be used by their owner’s hands. … Continue reading →

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“When Life’s Crises Come”

Posted on April 25, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Crises and trials that arise through life’s problems come to everyone. When unexpected troubles strike, we easily become confused and lose our peace. Even those who seem strong in daily life, or appear to have solid faith, often find that … Continue reading →

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Acorn Tree

Posted on April 23, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

– at St. Mark in Knoxville, TN I have often stood in awe and confessed,“What a divine tree!”She reads and recordsthe lives passing by.She is sacred.To walk into her presenceis itself a blessing. And after standing beneath her,I enter the … Continue reading →

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“For the Super Women”

Posted on April 20, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

Hello. How tired and busy have you been this past week? As our lives become filled with more and more things to do, how often do we find ourselves tossing and turning at night, unable to rest because of the … Continue reading →

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“When the Holy Spirit Is With Us (1)”

Posted on April 19, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

A life lived with the Holy Spirit is one in which inner strength and joy well up continually, and in every moment you sense that you are no longer the one in control. Even now, God cherishes my existence—so small … Continue reading →

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“How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity” (Psalm 133)

Posted on April 17, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

One of our deacons was recently hospitalized to undergo surgery for a women’s health issue. A certain deaconess, who had always been close to her, took the entire day off from work so she could accompany the deacon to the … Continue reading →

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“The Pastor’s Wife’s Hat II”

Posted on April 15, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon

In the closet of my life are many hats—blessings gathered through the unusual life of being a pastor’s wife. For decades I cherished one particular hat, wearing it with pride. But one day, when I was forced to take off … Continue reading →

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