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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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“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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“Searching for an Inheritance”

Posted on April 3, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

In our home, the phone rings countless times a day. Because we never know who might call, or when, or for what reason, someone always has to be available to take messages. Old friends from church calling after a long … 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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Mother II

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

“Did you know she had tuberculosis?” The social worker’s voice crackled through the phone—startled, confused. “…As I told you yesterday, that was the first time I had ever met her.” Her voice settled a little. “Is there truly no way … Continue reading →

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“Looking in the Mirror”

Posted on March 29, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

One morning, I noticed something strange—the small hand mirror that always sat in our bathroom was missing. No one else in the family used it but me, so I searched for a while, then gave up. I must have misplaced … Continue reading →

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Story of Mirror

Posted on March 28, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Toward Palm Sunday One morningI stood before the mirror— and something small,almost nothing,unsettled me: my left handhad become the right,my right the left. If the mirror were faithful to the end,my feet would rise upward,my head hang downlike a lantern … Continue reading →

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“Memories of an Old Car”

Posted on March 28, 2026 by TaeHun Yoon 윤 태헌 尹 太憲

Snow had piled up like mountains along every street, and the wind was fierce that cold night. It was past eleven, and my husband still hadn’t come home. Worried, I kept watching the headlights of passing cars through the window. … Continue reading →

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