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“Father” – A Letter from the Parsonage (For the Sake of Beauty, Twelfth Story, 2001), Wan Hee Yoon

Posted on August 6, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Father!It’s truly been a long time since I’ve called out to you.Though I’ve always thought I would one day write you a letter of apology and gratitude,more than thirty years have already passed in hesitation.Looking back now, the times I … Continue reading →

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“God Put an End to Evil”: A Lectio Divina on Psalm 94:1-23

Posted on August 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon [PREPARATIO – Preparation in Silence] I sat quietly in my chair, reflecting on the time from yesterday to this morning. I gently asked myself: What thoughts have come to me? What feelings … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Scripture Reading: Psalm 93:1–5

Posted on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

A Practice in Lectio Divina on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon THE MAJESTY OF GOD’S RULE [PREPARATIO | Preparation] After a refreshing stroll through the park with my two dogs,I returned to my chair and entered into quiet. I … Continue reading →

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“Report Card” – A Pastoral Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Tenth Story, 1993) by WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 4, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Around this time every year, families experience mixed emotions due to their children’s school vacations and graduations. Parents of children who have done well in school feel proud and forget all the hardships of the past year as they attend … Continue reading →

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Reading on Psalm 92: 1-15

Posted on August 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

on August 3, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon Thanksgiving for Vindication: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord…” Preparation for Sacred Reading This morning, I woke earlier than usual —still tired, my sleep interrupted. As I sat quietly, I … Continue reading →

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Sheltered in the Shadow of the Almighty: A Lectio Divina on Psalm 91

Posted on August 2, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

on August 2, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon As I settle quietly into my chair, preparing to read Scripture, I open my heart with this prayer from Ignatius of Loyola: Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve:To give … Continue reading →

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“People Who Are Not Afraid of Failure” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Eighth Story, 2001), WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 2, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

There seem to be two kinds of résumés in a person’s life.The first is the résumé that lists academic achievements and social experience.The second is the résumé of one’s life, written through how a person actually lived.If the first is … Continue reading →

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First day in August 2025, Friday

Posted on August 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Lectio Divina on Psalm 90By TaeHun Yoon 1. Basic Prayer in SilenceBefore I began, I prayed with all my being: Opening Prayer – “Prayer for a New Heart” by Dag Hammarskjöld (Mt. 5:8) “Thou who art over us,Thou who art … Continue reading →

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“There Is No Race Within Faith” – Parsonage Letter (For the Sake of Beauty, Story Seven, 2001), WanHee Yoon

Posted on August 1, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Our family has shared over almost two decade of life in faith with people of different races and ethnicities. When my husband was first ordained and began his ministry, we served in a predominantly white, Dutch-American church. The love and … Continue reading →

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Lectio Divina ; Thursday, July 31, 2025

Posted on July 31, 2025 by TaeHun Yoon

Lectio Divina on Psalm 89By TaeHun Yoon 1. Basic Prayer in Silence (Silent Preparation): I entered into stillness. Sitting quietly, I closed my eyes and took three deep breaths. My shoulders dropped. My heart slowed. In my imagination, I walked … Continue reading →

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