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Grass Roots in Winter

Have you ever truly looked at grass roots? Before scattering new seed,before laying fresh soil,I cut away a patch of lawn—diseased, exhausted.I lifted the earth, set it aside,and let it dry. What appeared were roots—bright brown, almost luminous,still holding their … Continue reading

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“Growing Orchids” (Faith Column, Korean Christian Today, 2010) © Yoon Wan-Hee

Among the many flowers in the world, one I cherish most is the Western orchid. Whenever my husband and I visit patients in hospitals or make home visits, we often bring orchids— for within their quiet elegance lies a resilient … Continue reading

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“Living with Birds” (Letter From the Parsonage: O Souls That Leap Like Deer, Seventeenth Story) By Yoon Wan-Hee, 1996

One day, I overslept and missed the time for early morning prayer.By the time I arrived, half of the service was already over.The congregation, worried that we might have been in a car accident, greeted me with concern.After the service, … Continue reading

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