Enlightenment

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

My Son’s Way of Saying, “I Love You”

One day, out of the blue, my son announced that he wanted to give me an allowance. “Really? It’s not even my birthday.” I couldn’t help but laugh—what money does an elementary schooler have to offer as a gift? “How…

Yu Seung-hee From Busan, Korea

Why Mother Is Waiting

“Mommy waited a while until you were born.” This is something I have often heard from my mom since I was young. She said that after getting married, she had hoped to have a child quickly, but contrary to her…

Jo Seong-ye From Cuiabá, Brazil

Then I’ll Just Always Put It Nicely

A young sister had just joined the student group—a first-year middle schooler full of bright, radiant energy. As usual, we were casually exchanging messages when I sent a playful remark: “My mental age is pretty low. If we’re going by…

Bae Su-jin From Cheongju, Korea

To Prosper in All Things and Be in Good Health

I didn’t understand much about the Bible at first, but one thing I was sure of: I needed to keep the Passover. With that conviction alone, I received the blessing of a new life immediately. At the time, I wasn’t…

Kim Eun-yeong From Incheon, Korea

I Didn’t Know Before I Had a Child of My Own

It was only after giving birth that I truly understood what people meant when they said, “The baby is easiest when still in the womb.” In the final days of pregnancy, even sleeping or stepping outside felt burdensome. I longed…

Kim Eun-jin From Ansan, Korea

Why the Plant Came Back to Life

A member of Zion once gave me a small potted plant as a gift. To be honest, I had never been successful at keeping plants alive. Every time I tried, they wilted too quickly, leaving me disheartened. Sure enough, even…

Han Hee-ok From Suwon, Korea

The Power of Gratitude

I once watched a documentary called The Power of Gratitude. The man featured in the documentary, a father of two, was constantly depressed and heavily reliant on alcohol. The turning point in his life came when he began keeping a…

Park Yun-ju from Melbourne, Australia

Three Days to See

Helen Keller was a person who could neither hear, see, nor speak. However, with the help of her teacher, Anne Sullivan, who cared for her with love and devotion, Helen displayed extraordinary determination, eventually learning to read books in braille…

Kim Jin From Bucheon, Korea

Labor That Is Not in Vain

It feels truly good when someone recognizes my efforts. Perhaps that’s why I find great comfort in the words that say no labor in God is ever in vain. “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move…

Park Se-yeong From Busan, Korea

The Heart of a Farmer

I used to think that farming would be too demanding for my husband, considering his physical condition. But recently, after we started a weekend farm, I discovered a new side of him. Having found joy in farming, he now goes…

Jeong Yeon-nam From Namyangju, Korea

God’s Call Are Irrevocable

In the midst of this rapidly unfolding gospel work, I often found myself overwhelmed with guilt, feeling as though I had contributed nothing. A quiet fear crept in: What if God regretted calling me to this path of salvation? That…

Lee U-rim From Guayaquil, Ecuador

The Golden Rule of Human Relationships

I reflected on Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Mt 7:12 There is no one…

Jo Mun-gyeong From Seoul, Korea

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