Faith & Life

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 is study or work.” Everyone knows this very well, but it is…

The Law of God

“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant,…

Lee Su-jin from Hwaseong, Korea

Mother Is My Salvation

There is a sister whom I led to Zion. She was my age and very interested in the Bible. Once she started studying the Bible, it usually took a couple of hours. She also installed a Bible app on her…

Kim Hyeon-dong from Uijeongbu, Korea

Those Who Hope in God Will Renew Their Strength

I was not motivated to do anything, just like a plant that had lost its vigor and faded away. My self-respect also dropped to the bottom level. I knew that I had to overcome myself, but it was not easy…

Kang Sun-bong from Jinju, Korea

“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 as if we had gained the whole world. Everyone probably experienced this…

I Have Prayed for You

When I was a college student, I had many gospel activities. One of the most memorable experiences was having a prayer gathering with some Zion members in a lecture room. We used to meet at 8 a.m. before lectures began.…

Kim Min-ji from Virar East, Virar, MH, India

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 there is an animal which even ferocious beasts are afraid of. That…

A New Dream Found in My Country

When I was about to enter middle school, my family’s circumstances got bad suddenly, and I had to leave my family and live with my aunt in America; I had to emigrate out of the blue, leaving my loving family.…

Lee Min-gyu from Seongnam, Korea

Until the Morning Star Rises in Your Hearts

It was when I was in the first year of high school. The math teacher handed out papers with an interesting pattern and told us how to look at it. When I did as the teacher directed, after a good…

Lim Ji-yeon from Seongnam, Korea

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 at him, saying, “He deserves to be put to death,” even his…

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 slave in the family, and that person was a teacher of everyone…

Tied with the Bond of Peace

I am rather hot-tempered. I’ve become somewhat patient after becoming a child of God, but I haven’t completely changed yet. One day, my impetuosity hurt a member’s feeling. Regretting it, I was reading the Bible to look for a solution.…

D.Tuvshinjargal from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

With a Sense of Ownership

“The one with a sense of responsibility is the owner, and the one without it is a guest.” In the semester opening worship service, the words of Ahn Chang-ho, a Korean independence activist, echoed in my mind. If I take…

Kim Min-tae from Seoul, Korea

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 item of high value, they find it difficult to decide whether to…

Repentance

“Please forgive me for my lack of love for my brothers and sisters.” “Please forgive me for my disobedience to Your words.” There were many times when I could ask God for forgiveness—on the Sabbath day and Third day every…

Jang Min-gyeong from Seongnam, Korea

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. When they behave according to their habits, they may feel comfortable because…

Parents’ Joy and Happiness

This happened when we were driving to Wisconsin to see my husband’s mother who had hidden her sickness from us and only had a short time to live. It was not a planned trip but rather an emergency to be…

Kristy Burkholder from Seattle, WA, U.S.

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 a bright face. Do you always smile like that?” “Yes, I do.…

God Does Not Break a Bruised Reed

I met God when I was going through many things. What would have happened to my soul if God had not given me a hand; I don’t even want to think about it. I was grateful that I could smile…

Kim Tae-hui from Cheongju, Korea

No Longer Live for Themselves

I had many changes in my life after accepting the truth and realizing the existence of the heavenly family and the Heavenly Parents who give life to my soul. The blessing of eternal life that I’ve received through the Passover…

Yun Eun-ju from Goyang, Korea