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The Hand of God That Refines a Masterpiece

Gloria Perkins, now 74, has lived her entire life as a single woman. A violinist and a longtime friend of our family, she is a soul untouched by worldly trends—pure and beautiful, like the refined melodies she draws from her … Continue reading

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Closing a Year

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve.After that, a weekand the year we named will be done. We count time carefully now—months once borrowed from moons,days adjusted by emperors and popes,winter trimmed, spring shifted,January set at the doorto begin again. Still, the year … Continue reading

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Choir Director

In Memory of Phyllis Ann Nichols This evening, during choir rehearsal,Daniel’s* arms moved gently in the rhythm of the choir’s harmony—as if held by something beyond sound. A dove that had flown by day suddenly turned its wingsand descended upon … Continue reading

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“Where There Is a Dream”

A young man studying music in Germany came home for a short visit during his summer vacation, and I had the chance to talk with him. From this young man, who has struggled since childhood to fulfill his dream of … Continue reading

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Let go of what needs to be let go.” – Letter from the parsonage (11), Wan Hee Yoon

One of the most difficult things after becoming a Christian seems to be letting go of the past. Unless we clean out our past and discard what needs to be discarded, our former habits, hobbies, behaviors, and tendencies will continue … Continue reading

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