Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
A Melody of Hope Echoes Through the Slums
In the slums of Venezuela, where children are left unprotected against violence, drugs, and firearms, many end up joining criminal gangs simply to satisfy their hunger. These children live in the dark back alleys of society, without dreams or hope.…
Proof of Love
This is a story from a home in the United States. Whenever her son wanted to talk, the mother always listened seriously. One evening, the mother and her son were sitting together in the kitchen. As the son was talking…
The Principle of Presumed Innocence
The principle of “presumed innocence” is a legal concept that means a person is considered innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. This idea took shape during the French Revolution and was later adopted into modern constitutions. Before…
Why She Learned to Spin a Wheel First
Margaret Bourke-White, an American photojournalist, was known for her fearless work. When World War II broke out, she risked her life to cover the front lines. Even after surviving a torpedo attack that sank the ship she was on, she…
Purpose, Goals, and Plans
To achieve a purpose, you need to set goals. A purpose is more abstract—it’s the ideal or direction you’re aiming for. A goal, on the other hand, is something concrete you need to reach in order to fulfill that purpose.…
The Grandfather Who Traded a Horse for Apples
A grandfather who lived in the countryside went into town one day to trade his only possession—a horse—for something else. First, he exchanged the horse for a cow. A little later, he traded the cow for a sheep. Then the…
Knowledge Beyond Words
There are two types of knowledge: one that can be expressed in words, and another that cannot. The first is called explicit knowledge, while the second is known as tacit knowledge. Tacit knowledge is like the massive part of an…
The Traveler Who Hitched a Ride on a Wagon
An Israeli traveler, tired from walking, asked a passing wagon driver if he could get a ride. The driver gladly agreed and let him on. The traveler asked, “How long does it take to get to Jerusalem from here?” The…
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
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