Enlightenment
We share big and small enlightenments we have in our daily lives, walking with God.
What Kind of Place Is the Heaven Prepared by God?
I’ve always been captivated by the cosmos. My bookshelf is lined with shimmering auroras, celestial photographs, essays penned by astronomers, and investigative reports on the latest breakthroughs in astrophysics. As a child, my fascination with the stars once inspired me…
Jo Seong-ye from Cuiabá, Brazil
I, Too, Have a Mother
I was so young when I was separated from my mom that I can barely remember her face without looking at a photograph. Perhaps because of that, even hearing someone call out “Mom” always felt unfamiliar and distant to me.…
Lee Ha-yeong from Daejeon, Korea
A Precise Diagnosis
One early morning, I suddenly woke up with a sharp pressure in my upper abdomen. It was a type of pain I had never experienced before, and I panicked, wondering if I had come down with some kind of illness.…
Hong Jeong-eun from Yongin, Korea
A Chance to Prepare Oil
It was during a holiday visit to my parents who live in the countryside. The roads were more congested than I had anticipated, and we spent long stretches at a standstill. Our estimated arrival time kept getting pushed back. Hoping…
Park Dong-gyu from Seongnam, Korea
The Power of Gratitude
I currently serve as a social service worker. Thanks to this role, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a work mission group, even while still a university student. At first, everything felt unfamiliar and difficult. Each morning, I could…
Kim Ga-gyeong from Gwangju, Korea
Who Has the Right to Forgive?
One night, after working late, I was on my way home when I saw a police car parked along the roadside near my apartment. A quarrel had broken out between a taxi driver and an intoxicated passenger. Curious, I stopped…
Jeong Jae-pil from Anyang, Korea
A Spiritual Death Row Inmate
I read an article about death row inmates. It talked about prisoners who had been sentenced to death but remained in prison for years because their executions had not been carried out. The article mentioned that some of them were…
Choi Hyeong-sun from Cheongju, Korea
My Mom’s Wounds
One afternoon, I received an unexpected call at work. It was the school nurse. “Your child injured his knee during P.E. I think you should take him to the hospital.” My heart dropped. I rushed to school without hesitation, swept…
Seo Jin-hee from Busan, Korea
Mom’s Kimchi
It was early winter. When I felt my phone vibrate, I had a hunch it was my mom—and I was right. She was calling to say the kimchi was ready and we should come pick it up. I didn’t even…
Gu Yeon-hee from Suncheon, Korea
Mom’s Memory
While our mom was hospitalized, she couldn’t stop worrying about the vegetable patch she had planted. My sister and I confidently assured her that we would take care of everything, and went down to our childhood home. After spending the…
Kim Seon-suk from Chungju, Korea
The Day I Helped My Dad
My dad delivers snacks and beverages to construction sites. It’s physically demanding work—carrying heavy boxes and, at times, even refrigerators—especially for someone over sixty. Although I often worried about him, I never really thought to help, until this past Labor…
Park So-yeon from Seoul, Korea
Visualization Techniques
At work, I received an email offering a birthday gift—any book of my choice. Drawn by its title, I selected a self-help book that seemed light yet insightful. Among its chapters, one section left a lasting impression: Visualization Techniques. Visualization,…
Kim Min-jae from Gwangju, Korea
Growing Pains
One day, my elementary school-aged son came to me in tears, saying his legs hurt. I massaged them, and he seemed to feel better at least for a while. But within a few days, the pain returned so severely that…
Park Han-na from Daegu, Korea
Importance of Reading the Instructions Carefully
While out shopping, I picked up an electric whisk, hoping it would make my steamed eggs smoother and fluffier. When I got home, I inserted the batteries and gave it a test, but nothing happened. Thinking the batteries might be…
Chu Bo-ra from Changwon, Korea
I’m Grateful to Be a Mom
It was one Sunday morning. I woke up after sleeping in, only to find the sun already high in the sky. Lying next to my sleeping son, I wanted to sleep a little longer too. But I couldn’t because I’m…
Jeong Mi-yeong From Seoul, Korea
Rejoicing Together
While attending a lecture on language acquisition, I came across an insight that struck a deeper chord. Many people find learning a foreign language burdensome. Difficult pronunciations, complex grammar, and unfamiliar cultural nuances often become stumbling blocks that lead learners…
Kim Hye-bin From Yongin, Korea
God’s New Year Gift
A few years ago, I had the joy of leading a coworker into the arms of God. While we worked together, he attended worship services. But after he changed jobs and later enlisted in the military, we lost contact. Then,…
Lee Yeong-jik From Daegu, Korea
The Power of a Flower Letter
With the arrival of the New Year, I sent Flower Letters to my relatives and friends—those I rarely had the chance to see in person due to work. In each handwritten note, I offered warm greetings and heartfelt wishes that…
Ahn Hee-yeon From Seoul, Korea
God Who Helps the Weak
“Will I be able to do this?” That question echoed in my heart every time I stood on the threshold of sharing the gospel. I longed to do well, yet even before I began, fear would grip me and I…
No Hee-jin From Seoul, Korea
The Absence of a Mom
On the eve of the Lunar New Year holiday, I was unexpectedly admitted to the hospital due to a sudden illness. Had it not been for the holiday, I could not have brought myself to leave, knowing my young daughter…
Kim Hyeon-im from Suncheon, Korea