Tag Archives: life

“Thinking of Joseph”

Posted on May 30, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

On the morning after the U.S. presidential election earlier this November, I left a message for my eldest daughter in New York: “Today, take a picture of my granddaughter holding the newspaper announcing President‑elect Obama’s victory.” That was my request. … Continue reading →

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“At Penn Station”

Posted on May 25, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

A few years ago, whenever I had business in Manhattan, stepping into Penn Station required great courage. After several bad experiences—getting lost in the maze of one‑way streets or paying outrageous parking fees—I learned to take the train instead of … Continue reading →

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“Toward the Deep Desires of Life”

Posted on May 14, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In our lives, we carry many desires. Some are momentary, while others stretch across a year, five years, ten years, or even into the final season of life. To have a desire is to possess the energy that propels us … Continue reading →

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“Road”

Posted on May 6, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

I do not speak for others.There is only this voice—returning, uncertain of itself,still learning its own measure. In sorrow, and in the brief mercy of joy,in the falling and the rising again,there is one road— not chosen once and forgotten,but … Continue reading →

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“The Role of Parents”

Posted on May 5, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Hello, everyone. From time to time, people around me greet me with this question: “How difficult it must be to serve as a pastor’s wife!” Some of them furrow their brows as they say it, offering me every ounce of … Continue reading →

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“Earning the First-Degree Black Belt”

Posted on April 24, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Earlier this month—four years after our youngest son began Taekwondo—he finally earned his black belt. It is something truly admirable and something I’m proud of, yet I can never forget what happened the very first time we visited the dojang … Continue reading →

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“A Ten‑Day Journey Away”

Posted on April 22, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

For the first time in many years, I was able to visit Korea for ten days. Sixteen years after immigrating, leaving behind my family and church to accompany my mother back to my hometown was a long‑awaited dream—an “outing” I … Continue reading →

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“For the Super Women”

Posted on April 20, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

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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“W21 4GH”

Posted on April 8, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

“Mom, that car is on sale! Wow—look how cool it is!” Ever since my older daughter lost her old car in an accident a few months ago, she had been gazing longingly at every car that passed by. The insurance … Continue reading →

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“To Write Well”

Posted on March 31, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Life is full of curious and unexpected things. Even now, whenever I am asked to write, I still feel intimidated, often ending with unfinished drafts. So writing an essay titled “To Write Well” feels almost presumptuous—especially before those who write … Continue reading →

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