Cultivating the Heart
Short but touching writings will make the field of your heart rich.
August 25, 2024
A Housekeeper Who Brought Honor to Her Hotel
In 1992, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. It was the first hotel to win this award. This award is a prestigious award which the U.S. government gives to an enterprise with an outstanding quality of…
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The Seat for Parents
This is an anecdote of Napoleon that occurred when he marched into Poland after he became emperor. When he was staying in a small village in Poland, he…
October 25, 2023
The Reason That I Cannot Expect Recompense
“The peanut wizard” is the moniker of George Washington Carver, an American agricultural chemist and inventor. Carver planted peanuts as an alternative crop in soil that had been…
October 22, 2023
An Opportunity
In the early 19th century, the Rothschild Bank, which was a big success in Europe, planned to open a new branch in America. One day, the president of…
October 20, 2023
Discrepancy in Harvest
Two farmers went out into the field to harvest ripe barley. One kept working from the morning, and the other seemed to take breaks at intervals. After lunch,…
October 16, 2023
Challenge
Charles Lindbergh was the first aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In the last phase of his life, he reminisced about his younger days a lot;…
October 14, 2023
Depending on the Mind
An old man was sitting on the hill overlooking the view of a village. A traveler, who was passing by the old man, asked him, “What kind of…
October 12, 2023
The Place Where I Belong
Dr. Schweitzer was a great humanitarian, who dedicated his life to serving the people of Africa as a medical missionary. This is an episode that occurred when he…
October 8, 2023
Goal
A man named Anderson became the new president of a railroad company in the United States. When his limousine pulled up, an old railway worker got out of…
October 6, 2023
Judgment
There was a six-inch-long ruler. Whatever the ruler met, he first measured its length. “2.6 inches, 4.3 inches, 3.6 inches . . . Oops, you are just an…
September 30, 2023
Traveling Around the World with Dad
A photo of a dad and his daughter posing together with the background of famous tourist destinations such as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Blue Dragon Ice…
September 28, 2023
The Most Beautiful Performance
A talent show was held at the end of the year in a kindergarten in Florida, U.S. The children sat side by side on the stage and showed…
September 27, 2023
Being Clothed With Christ
There is an old saying that goes, “Fine clothes make the man.” This is not entirely wrong. There was an interesting experiment demonstrating that what one wears influences…
September 26, 2023
A Picture Book for a Friend
Jonah (8), who lives in Los Angeles, is a glycemic patient with a rare liver disease that affects about 500 people around the world. No cure has been…
September 25, 2023
You Are More Beautiful Than You Think You Are
A British company launched a unique campaign by using the FBI’s forensic sketch technique to instill pride in women and show their true beauty. The slogan of this…
September 22, 2023
Now!
There is a saying that goes, “Tomorrow is an old deceiver.” This implies that we often put things off until tomorrow and most of the time we just…
September 20, 2023
How to Bear Much Good Fruit
The best way to bear the abundant fruits of the gospel is to put God in the center of our hearts. One of the characteristics of those who…
September 16, 2023
Mother’s Voice
Babies like their mother’s voice. Even while they are crying, they stop right away when they hear their mother’s voice; they move their arms and legs at their…
September 14, 2023
All Parts of the Body Should Have Equal Concern for Each Other
In Nolan Creek, Washington D.C., there is the 3rd largest western red cedar in the world. But unfortunately, it is already dead. Over 30 years ago, when a…
September 12, 2023
The Best Way to Overcome Difficulties
Charlie Chaplin, a famous comic actor, used to write all of his lines on paper before going on stage, although he had performed in front of crowds many…
September 8, 2023
Let Us Never Give Up on Heaven
The Israelites made a golden calf and worshiped the idol when they saw that Moses had not come down from Mount Sinai but was staying there for a…
September 6, 2023
To Enhance the Beauty of the Bride
There is nothing more suitable than Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) for traditional Korean holidays, and Norigae (a traditional Korean accessory) goes well with Hanbok. Western clothing is suitable…
September 3, 2023
In the Face of Frustration
The darkest hour is just before dawn. Likewise, the most hopeless time in a person’s life can be a sign that hope is coming. Everyone experiences frustrations. Things…
August 31, 2023
To Know and to Act
“It is good for your health to eat meals at regular times and to do exercise steadily.” “You should be diligent to fulfill your duty successfully, whether it…
August 27, 2023
“Good Job!”
In our school days, when our teacher placed this “good job” stamp on our assignment after checking to see if we had completed it, we were as happy…
August 25, 2023
The Power of Unity
What do you think is the scariest animal in the jungles of Africa? You might think of a ferocious beast that has sharp teeth and strong claws, but…
August 22, 2023
True Filial Piety
There is no one who likes sinners in this world. If someone has committed a heinous crime against God and humanity and everyone points the finger of blame…
August 20, 2023
The Mind of Mother
This person became the originator of “shiyi” (an imperial official who supervised food for a king) in China. This person also did all the household chores as a…
August 16, 2023
Witnesses
When people purchase something, if it is a simple product, they buy it after considering just a couple of factors, without much thought. However, if it is an…
August 14, 2023
The Trap of Habit
Running water purifies itself, but stagnant water, although it may look calm and peaceful, is bound to go rotten sooner or later. It is the same with people.…
August 12, 2023
A Businessman Full of Vitality
There was a businessman who was always working joyfully, full of vitality. As his business prospered day after day, a journalist came to interview him. “You have such…