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“Rest” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column, #28, LA Christian Today, April 18, 2007)

I have often thought that the life of an immigrant church pastor is like a car whose engine never turns off. As a pastor’s wife, I saw how my husband’s thoughts and concerns were always absorbed in the lives and … Continue reading

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“Thanksgiving for What God Has Done” (Romans 7:25; Colossians 1:3–5; 1 Thessalonians 1:2–7; 2:13) – Sermon

We have learned that it is a human virtue for children to remember what their parents have done for them—even long after the parents have passed away. (1) They gave us life. (2) They forgave our faults with love. (3) … Continue reading

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“The Space of a Married Couple” © WanHee Yoon, (Faith Column, #26, LA Christian Today, May 7, 2008)

Dear Abby: I want to ask your opinion—whether it is I who am wrong, or my wife. In our home, my wife and I live together with two dogs. At night, these dogs climb onto our bed and sleep with … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Now, we are walking through the season of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a turning point of faith. “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.” These were Jesus’ words to one of the ten lepers He healed— the one who, … Continue reading

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“Angel”

© Yoon Wan-Hee (Faith Column #22, LA Christian Today, March 7, 2007) Among the church families, there is one home so filled with angel figurines that it could be called an “angel museum.” Looking closely at each figure, you see … Continue reading

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“The Blessing of Listening”

© WanHee Yoon, (Letter from the Parsonage, #21, LA Christian Today, August 15, 2001) There are times when, after a long conversation, we walk away thinking, “What a waste of words.” Even when both parties seem engaged and passionate, hoping … Continue reading

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“Grief—Echoes of Death’s Memory”

© WanHee Yoon, (Pastoral Home Faith Column #19, LA Christian Today, October 3, 2001) Grief and death are inseparable companions in the human journey. The loss of loved ones—through divorce, separation, or unexpected death—inevitably feels like the death of a … Continue reading

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“The Art of Encounter “

Lately, I’ve been enjoying the joy of new encounters with members of the congregation at the church where my husband was recently appointed. It feels like the beginning of another honeymoon phase in ministry. Over the past 30 years of … Continue reading

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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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(Boss) — Pastor’s Wife Faith Column #14 © Yoon Wan-Hee, LA Christian Today, September 28, 2011

In our family, my mother-in-law was affectionately known as “the Boss.” Of course, she was the eldest, so it was only natural—but behind that title lay a will that no one could sway, a sharp discernment and memory unmatched by … Continue reading

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