Faith & Life

The Power of Gratitude

I once watched a documentary called The Power of Gratitude. The man featured in the documentary, a father of two, was constantly depressed and heavily reliant on alcohol. The turning point in his life came when he began keeping a…

Park Yun-ju from Melbourne, Australia

Labor That Is Not in Vain

It feels truly good when someone recognizes my efforts. Perhaps that’s why I find great comfort in the words that say no labor in God is ever in vain. “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move…

Park Se-yeong From Busan, Korea

The Heart of a Farmer

I used to think that farming would be too demanding for my husband, considering his physical condition. But recently, after we started a weekend farm, I discovered a new side of him. Having found joy in farming, he now goes…

Jeong Yeon-nam From Namyangju, Korea

God’s Call Are Irrevocable

In the midst of this rapidly unfolding gospel work, I often found myself overwhelmed with guilt, feeling as though I had contributed nothing. A quiet fear crept in: What if God regretted calling me to this path of salvation? That…

Lee U-rim From Guayaquil, Ecuador

The Golden Rule of Human Relationships

I reflected on Jesus’ teachings from the Sermon on the Mount: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Mt 7:12 There is no one…

Jo Mun-gyeong From Seoul, Korea

A Letter From Father

I enjoy writing letters by hand. I often write and give letters to Zion family members as well. In this digital age, where a short birthday greeting can be sent with just a few taps on a mobile keyboard, there…

Seo Yeong-im From Busan, Korea

Repentance

At the close of each day, I often write a letter to God—a quiet prayer wrapped in words. One evening, as I sat down to write as usual, I suddenly grew curious about what I had written in the past.…

Lee Jae-uk from Pyeongtaek, Korea

Like Mother

The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 1 Pe 4:7–8 While reading the verse…

Yu Ji-ho From Gwangju, Gyeonggi, Korea

Even While Sleeping

Early in the morning, I woke up with a stomachache and went to the bathroom. As I sat there for a long time, I suddenly heard my mom’s voice, “Are you okay?” I was startled. It was the middle of…

Jahng Dong-geon From the 2nd Puebla, Mexico

Sorting Beans

Late at night, my mother quietly asked if I could help her sort beans. She explained that my grandmother’s bean harvest had been so successful that they were planning to sell the beans at the market—all two large sacks of…

Yang Seung-hun From Chuncheon, Korea

Cleaning the Wardrobe

“Whew! This wardrobe really needs sorting.” I had opened the wardrobe to pick out clothes for the next day, only to find everything tangled in a chaotic heap. With moving day fast approaching, I had put off organizing, and now…

Seo Jin-hee From Busan, Korea

Until I Experienced Pain Myself

I grew up healthy from a young age. Perhaps because of that, whenever I heard that someone was absent from school or missed work because they were sick, I simply thought they were making excuses. But one day, I suddenly…

Han So-hee From Moscow, Russia

The Weight of the Name Dad

We went to my maternal grandfather’s farm to help with the sweet potato planting. Every year, he planted a small field of sweet potatoes, saying he wanted to share the fruits of his own hands with his children. He was…

Lee Eun-bi From Yeongju, Korea

What It Likes and What It Dislikes

It is said that COVID-19 has things it likes, so-called, three Cs: closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact. Being in a closed environment with poor ventilation, making close contact within one meter, or gathering in crowded spaces all help the…

Go Su-jeong From Gunsan, Korea

Obedience

But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the…

Yu Nam-cheol From Incheon, Korea

Haenyeo (Female Divers)

I made a trip to Jeju Island with my family. The blue sea, the clear sky, and the gentle sea breeze lifted my spirits. While admiring the deep blue ocean, I noticed bright orange floats bobbing on the water. They…

Kim Seo-yeon From Incheon, Korea

Warmhearted Charisma

When John Thompson II became the head coach of the Georgetown University basketball team, he would often say, “Someday, we’re going to be national champions.” In the 1982 college basketball championship game, that dream seemed within reach; Georgetown was leading…

The Company That Shared Its Recipe

“It's the only food my son can eat. Is there anyone who might be willing to sell this waffle?” This heartfelt message appeared on an online forum. It was written by the mother of a nine-year-old boy. Her son has…

My Son’s Confession

Raising children has deepened my understanding of the love of our Heavenly Parents. Through my teenage son—who would grumble and rebel, only to seek out his parents in times of trial—I often found myself reflecting on my own attitude toward…

Song Se-hee from Andong, Korea

Being a Helpful Person

The Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) once said, “You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help them discover it within themselves.” There are many ways to help others. You can directly share the knowledge and lessons you've learned,…