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“Women, Witnesses of the Resurrection”

It has always given me deep comfort and strength that the very first witnesses of Jesus’ resurrection on that early morning were unnamed women—women who, in their time, were considered poor, lowly, and insignificant. Yet their pure love for Jesus … Continue reading

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“Mission”

Not long ago, I waited for my older sister at JFK Airport with a mixture of excitement and nervous anticipation. It had been nearly fifteen years since we last saw each other. I wondered what I should say first, what … Continue reading

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“An Unforgettable Exhortation from a Saint”

A pastor once endured great hardship while completing his Doctor of Ministry degree in the United States. During his years of study, his wife supported him tirelessly, and the entire family shared the financial strain and difficulties. At last, he … Continue reading

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The Cross

—at Church Street I felt the breath of the Creator—not distant, not concealed—but moving among us,tender as light on open skin,vast as the unseen tide. Time did not pass—it opened.It widened into stillnesswhere all moments meet. Creation—and Crucifixion—not two, but … Continue reading

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Money and People

I once read a newspaper article claiming that most marital conflicts arise from financial problems. It almost sounded as if happiness automatically follows money. But when I look around today—seeing people with too much money ending up in prison, losing … Continue reading

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“Within a Single Letter”

A few weeks ago, an unexpected prayer request arose in my heart. It began with a letter from a young man—twenty‑one years old—whom I had never met, a young man writing from prison. The letter said: “I am writing because … Continue reading

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Peter’s Lament

Before the rooster crowed at dawn, “I do not know Him!” “I do not know Him!” “I do not know Him!” And when I turned away—cursing and denying You before the servant girl’s accusation— I met Your sorrowful eyes. Lord, … Continue reading

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“In Season or Out of Season”

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the United Methodist Women’s Northeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting held in Hartford, Connecticut. Under the theme “Open the Door for Mission,” about 1,500 women representing their local churches gathered to celebrate and report … Continue reading

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“Deeds and Truth”

At our church, we share a fellowship meal of love every Friday evening. Even though it is late, the members finish their day’s work and hurry to the sanctuary, where they sit together around the table, sing hymns, and listen … Continue reading

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“The One Who Left as the Fragrance of Spring”

That morning, a gentle spring rain was falling upon the earth. Though it was already spring, the bare branches around the church still looked desolate, and squirrels—having survived the long winter—scurried across the wet limbs. It was only the second … Continue reading

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