Faith & Life

Different and Wrong

In Korea, crows are considered birds of bad luck, but in England they are considered auspicious. In Japan, people hold their rice bowl with their hands while eating, but in many other countries people put them on the table. In…

A Wallet That Came Back with Hope

Wes Monroe, a freshman at an American university, lost his wallet while on his way to attend classes in the morning. He had placed his wallet on top of his car after refueling at the gas station and then set…

Mother’s Love to Lansdowne

We made a plan to do a street cleanup in Lansdowne. First, we visited the Waste Management Department at the city council to get permission for it. After a brief greeting, we showed the councilman what kind of organization we…

The Cape Town Church in South Africa

A Heart Willing to Help With Care

In Canada, there was a teenage girl named Kayla Connolly, who had a cousin named Lorena suffering from autism. Six-year-old Lorena never made eye contact or engaged in conversations with her family. Observing Lorena’s behavior, Kayla pondered how she could…

Deep-Rooted Faith

A well-established forest helps prevent landslides and flood damage during the rainy season. The key lies in the deep roots that penetrate the soil. The sturdy and long-reaching roots deep underground serve as stakes, preventing soil movement, while the dense…

Confidence

Recently, I had an interesting experience. It was about a dress sold in a foreign country. What was amazing is that people had different opinions about the color of the dress. There was an online debate on whether the stripes…

Shin Mi-ae from Seoul, Korea

Change Method: Put Yourself in Someone Else’s Shoes

If you put yourself in someone else’s situation, there’s nothing you cannot understand. There is an old saying that goes, “Don’t judge a man until you’ve walked a mile in his shoes.” It means you can understand a man when…

Street Cleanup in Uganda Has Started with Unity

The members of the Kampala Church in Uganda had only heard about volunteer activities through the Elohist magazine. So we were very excited to hear that we were going to do a cleanup in our region. We did the cleanup…

The Kampala Church in Uganda

Please, Take Me There

As I moved to a new place, I got along with a worker at a super market; for I did my groceries there often. We talked about how we live, and I often invited her to our church for a…

Kim Suk-hyang from Seongnam, Korea

With the Heart of Love and Mercy

I would like to share my realization that I had while leading two souls to Zion. My younger sister and I received the truth around the same time, and the first person we wanted to share God’s blessings with was…

Jeong Gyeong-hui from Uijeongbu, Korea

Walking Together

Whenever I encounter an issue that is too difficult to solve alone on my journey of faith, there is a verse that I always keep in mind. “Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can…

Baek Seung-hye from Yongin, Korea

We Are the Happy Ones

The more I read this verse, the happier I become. “Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is your shield and helper and your glorious sword. Your enemies will cower before…

Kim Hye-in from Puebla, Mexico

Love Is Not Easily Angered

You may get angry when the situation does not work out the way you want: if you get stuck in traffic when your appointment time is near, or if it rains when you put on new shoes. However, anger is…

House Money Effect

In 2002, an American businessman won the lottery, claiming a massive sum of over 10 million dollars, marking the largest individual win in lottery history. Despite already being a millionaire as the CEO of a construction company, he chose to…

Meaning of a Good Deed

We were worried as the day of our volunteer work was approaching; because we could have a slight problem due to a lack of volunteers. However, on the appointed day, more brothers and sisters gathered than we had expected. Despite…

The Harare Church in Zimbabwe

Live Without TV for a Week!

Today’s family life is getting desolate due to the development of digital gadgets such as TVs, computers, cellphones, and game consoles. It is because the demerits of lack of conversation among family members tag along behind the merits of the…

Treasure Hunt

Our Zion had a street cleanup on Yulha Café Street, the main street in Jangyu, Gimhae. It is an area where a continuous cleanup is required, as there are many stores including restaurants. Soon after we started the cleanup, the…

Lee Ji-won from Gimhae, Korea

I’m Ready

As I started working at a new company with a new heart, I earnestly prayed that God would allow me to meet a soul longing for the truth. It was a small company with only three female employees, including me.…

Jo Eun-bi from Siheung, Korea

Heart-Warming Memories

In summer, we use the heat index, and in winter, we refer to the perceived temperature. Perceived temperature reflects the temperature felt on the skin, influenced by factors like humidity, solar radiation, and notably, wind. Wind has the most significant…

God’s Gift

“How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?” Ro 10:14 In…

Kim Mi-hee from Geoje, Korea