Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
A Letter From Father
I enjoy writing letters by hand. I often write and give letters to Zion family members as well. In this digital age, where a short birthday greeting can be sent with just a few taps on a mobile keyboard, there…
Seo Yeong-im From Busan, Korea
Repentance
At the close of each day, I often write a letter to God—a quiet prayer wrapped in words. One evening, as I sat down to write as usual, I suddenly grew curious about what I had written in the past.…
Lee Jae-uk From Pyeongtaek, Korea
Like Mother
The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Pe 4:7–8 While reading the verse…
Yu Ji-ho From Gwangju, Gyeonggi, Korea
Even While Sleeping
Early in the morning, I woke up with a stomachache and went to the bathroom. As I sat there for a long time, I suddenly heard my mom’s voice, “Are you okay?” I was startled. It was the middle of…
Jahng Dong-geon From the 2nd Puebla, Mexico
Sorting Beans
Late at night, my mother quietly asked if I could help her sort beans. She explained that my grandmother’s bean harvest had been so successful that they were planning to sell the beans at the market—all two large sacks of…
Yang Seung-hun From Chuncheon, Korea
Cleaning the Wardrobe
“Whew! This wardrobe really needs sorting.” I had opened the wardrobe to pick out clothes for the next day, only to find everything tangled in a chaotic heap. With moving day fast approaching, I had put off organizing, and now…
Seo Jin-hee From Busan, Korea
Until I Experienced Pain Myself
I grew up healthy from a young age. Perhaps because of that, whenever I heard that someone was absent from school or missed work because they were sick, I simply thought they were making excuses. But one day, I suddenly…
Han So-hee From Moscow, Russia
The Weight of the Name Dad
We went to my maternal grandfather’s farm to help with the sweet potato planting. Every year, he planted a small field of sweet potatoes, saying he wanted to share the fruits of his own hands with his children. He was…
Lee Eun-bi From Yeongju, Korea
What It Likes and What It Dislikes
It is said that COVID-19 has things it likes, so-called, three Cs: closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact. Being in a closed environment with poor ventilation, making close contact within one meter, or gathering in crowded spaces all help the…
Go Su-jeong From Gunsan, Korea
Obedience
But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the…
Yu Nam-cheol From Incheon, Korea
Haenyeo (Female Divers)
I made a trip to Jeju Island with my family. The blue sea, the clear sky, and the gentle sea breeze lifted my spirits. While admiring the deep blue ocean, I noticed bright orange floats bobbing on the water. They…
Kim Seo-yeon From Incheon, Korea
Warmhearted Charisma
When John Thompson II became the head coach of the Georgetown University basketball team, he would often say, “Someday, we’re going to be national champions.” In the 1982 college basketball championship game, that dream seemed within reach; Georgetown was leading…
The Company That Shared Its Recipe
“It's the only food my son can eat. Is there anyone who might be willing to sell this waffle?” This heartfelt message appeared on an online forum. It was written by the mother of a nine-year-old boy. Her son has…
My Son’s Confession
Raising children has deepened my understanding of the love of our Heavenly Parents. Through my teenage son—who would grumble and rebel, only to seek out his parents in times of trial—I often found myself reflecting on my own attitude toward…
Song Se-hee from Andong, Korea
Being a Helpful Person
The Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) once said, “You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help them discover it within themselves.” There are many ways to help others. You can directly share the knowledge and lessons you've learned,…
Why the Gazelles on the East Bank Were Stronger
Many gazelles lived along the riverbanks of the African savanna. Although the environments on both sides of the river were similar, the gazelles on the east bank had greater reproductive ability and ran faster than those on the west bank.…
A Steadfast Helper
It was during my first job after college that I encountered a humbling misstep. I had designed a promotional leaflet for our company and sent it off for printing, only to discover upon delivery that the final size didn’t match…
Song Yeon-ju from Seongnam, Korea
The Thornbush of My Soul
I was on my way to meet someone, wearing a sweater I cherished. The air was fragrant with the scent of spring, and I strolled along, lost in the charm of the day—when I suddenly felt a tug on my…
Gahng Min-seo From Seongnam, Korea
Mature Faith
Today, we live in an age shaped by instant reactions and immediate rewards. With a single click, we earn money, complete purchases, or launch games. What once took three or four days to arrive now appears on our doorstep overnight.…
Lee Ji-won From Gimhae, Korea
The Reason I Can Keep My Faith
At our Zion, we held a media exhibition. Each day, people streamed in—curious, eager to learn about the Church of God—and witnessing their realization and joy brought me quiet happiness. I had been assigned to help manage the exhibit, a…
Baek Hwa-rang From Suwan, Korea