Faith & Life

When I Think of My Mother

At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, a Chinese athlete named Zhou Jihong, small in stature, won the gold medal in the platform diving event, defeating tall and slender Western athletes. During an interview, a reporter asked how she was able…

Mother, Mother

Not long ago, an online news story titled “What Was in the Bundle of a Mother With Dementia” quietly stirred hearts across the internet. The story began when police received a report that an elderly woman with dementia had been…

The Judge in an Apron

In Osaka, Japan, a man nearing retirement enrolled in a culinary school after stepping down from his career. Surrounded by young students, he began by learning how to trim vegetables and handle a knife. He faithfully completed the one-year course…

Let Your Conversation Be Always Seasoned With Salt

I recently came across a brief reflection on salt. It explained how salt can enhance our perception of other flavors—even sweetness. This is why, at times, a pinch of salt is added instead of sugar to draw out a sweeter…

Kim Seung-hyeok from Madrid, Spain

A Father’s Final Gift

“The Lee Jin-ah Memorial Library was built through the earnest love of a father who hoped that the name of his daughter, now a star, would remain as a precious light.” Inscription on the interior wall of the library “The…

The Gorilla Who Saved a Child

In 1996, at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois, United States, a three-year-old boy was playing around when he fell into the gorilla enclosure and lost consciousness. Although gorillas are generally gentle, they can become aggressive if they feel their territory is…

A French General Who Became King of Sweden

In November 1806, French General Bernadotte led his army to occupy Lübeck, a city in the Kingdom of Prussia.1 At that time, around 1,800 Swedish soldiers, who were allies of Prussia, were also in Lübeck. These soldiers had already fought…

How to Identify the Mother Horse

An envoy once visited a neighboring country to promote friendly relations. He brought with him two horses. On the surface, they were presented as gifts, but he had another motive in mind. His true intention was to belittle and bring…

The Stockdale Paradox

In 1965, U.S. military officer James Stockdale fought in the Vietnam War and was captured and imprisoned in a Prisoner of War (POW) camp. Enduring harsh torture and suffering with unshakable willpower, he returned alive to his homeland eight years…

After a Missed Shot

In basketball, the hoop is mounted 3 meters (9.8 ft) above the ground, and the basket is just big enough for the ball to pass through. A player holding the ball must dribble past defenders and aim precisely at the…

A Father’s Advice

Jorge Posada, once an unknown player in the United States Minor Leagues, dreamed of making it to the Major Leagues. However, his position—second baseman—was extremely competitive, filled with many outstanding players, and he had no space to squeeze in. Seeing…

Happiness Enters Through the Door of Gratitude

There was once a young man who was perpetually dissatisfied. He would criticize his professors for not meeting his expectations and frequently lash out at those around him with words laced with irritation. Dissatisfied with his reality, he set off…

Swallowing a Pill

My daughter’s runny nose had worsened, so we went to the ENT clinic. During the check-up, she suddenly told the doctor that she wanted to try taking pills. Until then, she had only taken liquid medicine mixed with powder. The…

Kim Hyeon-im from Suncheon, Korea

A Beautiful Peace

While talking with one of my friends, our conversation turned to what makes us truly happy. My friend said she feels happiest when she enjoys complete freedom and does whatever she wants. But the things she described felt strangely hollow…

Jorgette from Edmonton, Canada

A Call From a Prisoner’s Mother

I work in the police department, handling inquiries related to detainees. One day, I received a call from the mother of an inmate. “My son has the right to receive medical treatment. Please take care of him,” she pleaded. She…

Karena Azile Bartee from The Bronx, NY, U.S.

Since You Have Received Everything

For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? 1 Co 4:7 There is nothing I possess…

Mun So-yeong from Mexico City, Mexico

Although Daniel Learned That He Would Be Thrown Into the Lions’ Den

During the reign of King Darius over Babylon, the king’s favored servant Daniel became the target of jealous officials. Driven by envy, they conspired to establish a royal decree: that anyone who prayed to any god or man other than…

Gahng Sun-bong from Jinju, Korea

A Mother’s Pause

My grandmother recently underwent hip surgery, and my mom left home for a month to care for her. Naturally, I was concerned about my grandmother’s recovery, but I found myself worrying just as much about my mom. Was she eating…

Shim Cha-hee from Gwangju, Korea

The Power of Greetings

When my eldest child was 15 months old, we moved into the apartment where we now live. He is fourteen this year, and our second child—born after we settled here—is now nine. After coming to know the truth and beginning…

Park Jeong-hwa from Incheon, Korea

The Attitude of a Protagonist of Prophecy

I used to admire the young adults who, in accordance with biblical prophecy, devoted themselves to the gospel on the world stage. When I finally reached that stage of life and was given the opportunity to join them, my heart…

Park Chae-un from Incheon, Korea