Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
I Have Prayed for You
Whenever I went through hardships and trials in my life of faith, I always prayed, seeking God’s help and asking for strength to overcome all of them. One day, a member read me a verse that really moved me. “Simon,…
Arnaldo Codoy from Mandaluyong, Philippines
Two Sweet Rice Doughnuts
On the way home after a student gathering at the church, suddenly I was reminded of Mom and phoned her. “Mom, I’m on the way home after the gathering.” “I see! Seohyeon, you know . . .” “Yes?” “I really…
Kim Seo-hyeon from Seoul, Korea
How to Get Debts Written Off
Often times, we may find it hard to forget our hurt feelings. Although I thought that I let go of my hurt feelings, they would come up again and resurface in my heart. “The servant fell on his knees before…
Kimberly Martinez from Los Angeles, CA, U.S.
Wherever God Leads
[S]o David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I go and attack the Philistines? Will you hand them over to me?” The Lord answered him, “Go, for I will surely hand the Philistines over to you.” . . . Once more…
Lee Hyeong-hui from Lima, Peru
A Family That Can Communicate Is a Happy Family!
Many people say that they are afraid to go abroad or to meet foreigners because they cannot communicate with them. Probably, there is nothing as frustrating as being unable to communicate. Sometimes, people feel distressed from failing to communicate even…
Joy of Working Together
During the student camp, a cleanup was scheduled at a welfare facility for the disabled. I have seen and read volunteer services only through the church’s monthly magazines or videos. When I heard we were actually going to do it,…
Jeon Ye-rim from Hongseong, Korea
God Does Not Despise a Contrite Heart
Whenever I saw members bearing gospel fruit every month, I was worried about myself as I did not reap any result. I thought to myself, ‘Maybe I’m still not after God’s own heart.’ “The sacrifices of God are a broken…
Andrea Bahena Valdés from Toluca, Mexico
He Showed Them the Full Extent of His Love
“It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full…
Lee Eui-seon from Quezon City, Philippines
Thank God!
When it suddenly showers after you hang out the washing on the line, you may get irritated and think, ‘Ugh! All my hard work is gone!’ But you can find a positive point: ‘Thank God, I’ve handed umbrellas to my…
On a Rainy Day
One day, we decided to hold a cleanup around the campus with brothers and sisters who attend the same college. We were a little worried because of the bad weather, but we decided to do the cleanup as we’d planned.…
Lee Seo-yeong from Incheon, South Korea
Overcoming Prejudice
One day, I was on my way to Zion with a sister to make preparations for the upcoming Sabbath day. Meanwhile, we came across a middle-aged lady waiting for her child in front of an elementary school. We approached her…
Song Yu-mi from Tijuana, Mexico
A Book Compiled With a Father’s Sincere Love
In the Joseon Dynasty, the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, there was a custom among the noble families. The family would put the book called ‘Cheon-In-Cheon-Ja-Mun 千人千字文’ on the main feast table when their son celebrated his first birthday. The…
A Bow and Dojigae
Gakgung is a representative traditional bow in Korea. Since it is water buffalo horn-based, it is called Gakgung, using the Chinese character called Gak 角, meaning horn. In addition, the bow is made of various materials such as bamboo, mulberry,…
The Tardy Deputy Minister
One day in January 2018, a meeting was held at the UK Parliament Building at 3 p.m. Michael Bates, the Deputy Minister for the Department for International Development, was supposed to answer questions about income inequality during the meeting; however,…
My Ugly Fingers
“I wish I had found you sooner when that happened. I should’ve let you have a surgery . . .” Today, too, my mother’s eyes get all teary, looking at my fingers. When I was little, my mother would stay…
Lee Je-bong from Hwaseong, South Korea
The Best Vacation
Every summer, my husband and I go for a two-day trip with his hometown friends and their wives. He’s had this trip with his friends for more than thirty years since before marriage. The ten families remember their childhood, traveling…
Kim Sang-hui from Anyang, South Korea
Blessing Granted Through Love
My family is pretty close and open to each other. My parents are always like friends to me, and we are always bright and active when we are together. My friends who have older brothers say that they often argue…
Kim Hye-ji from Anyang, South Korea
The Courage to Save Lives
Those who pass away or get injured while trying to save another's life in danger or disaster, even though it was not their responsibility, are considered righteous. Some became famous like Lee Soo-hyeon who saved someone who fell on the…
Apology Brings Home Peace
Everyone makes big and small mistakes. We sometimes step on another person’s foot in a crowded bus, spill water on someone and get their clothes wet, hurt someone’s feelings with too much joke, or make someone angry with actions that…
A Rejection Letter with Consideration
Due to the competitive job market, there are many things job seekers must go through in order to find employment. Receiving constant rejections after taking assessments or going through many rounds of interviews can hinder a person's confidence and passion…