Faith & Life

The Reason I Can Keep My Faith

At our Zion, we held a media exhibition. Each day, people streamed in—curious, eager to learn about the Church of God—and witnessing their realization and joy brought me quiet happiness. I had been assigned to help manage the exhibit, a…

Baek Hwa-rang From Suwan, Korea

Death Valley

North of Los Angeles in the United States lies a valley called Death Valley, one of the hottest and driest places in North America. With an average annual rainfall of only about 40 mm, it's a place where life seemingly…

How Trees Beat the Heat

Tree leaves don’t wither or burn, even under the blazing summer sun. In fact, trees provide cool, refreshing shade to people and animals alike with their thick, leafy branches. But what’s the secret behind their ability to stay so green…

The Power of Effort

Khadijah Williams was born to a single mother in a poor neighborhood of New York City. She grew up moving between homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and the streets with her mom. Using the streets as her study space, she read…

Tempering

Iron is used to make all kinds of tools: farming equipment, hand tools, weapons, and more. But for iron to be useful, it must first be made strong. The process starts by heating the iron until it glows red-hot, then…

Tears

Tears are made up of 98.5% water, along with small amounts of protein, salt, minerals, and fat. There are three types of tears. The first is basal tears, which are released about every five seconds when we blink. These keep…

My Longed-for Hometown

In my childhood, our home was a bustling household of nineteen family members. The house stood on a broad plot of land, filled with memories as expansive as the space itself. One corner of the yard held a small greenhouse…

Choi Han-mi From Icheon, Korea

Looking From a Different Perspective

During a high school class, a teacher handed out blank sheets of paper and asked the students to write down their own flaws. Afterward, they were told to exchange papers with a classmate and rewrite those flaws in a more…

Because We Cannot See It

People who felt like they had failed in life once visited a counselor. One said, "My biggest mistake was not dreaming big enough. If I had, I might have lived a completely different life." Another confessed, "I was always too…

God, the Light of My Heart

Scientists have discovered that when mice are placed in threatening situations, a particular set of cells activates to signal anxiety—cells they named “anxiety cells.” If such cells exist in humans, I am certain I must have twice the average. I…

Lee Seon-mi From Yongin, Korea

A Life of Living Together

There is a mother who raised six children, all of whom were accepted into prestigious universities in the United States. Along with her husband and two sons, she herself was also named one of the "100 Most Influential Korean Americans…

It’s All in Your Mind

When two people suffer the same injury, one might recover quickly while the other struggles with ongoing pain. Why does this happen? Experts say the way we emotionally respond to an injury can affect how much pain we feel. A…

Heaven’s Way of Calculation

I visited the bank with my son, who had recently been discharged from the military, to take care of a savings account he had contributed to during his service. While we were waiting for our turn, a memory—a precious one…

Yun Eun-ju From Goyang, Korea

In the Name of Family

In November 2016, a small rural high school received a ministerial award at the 4th Korea Character Education Awards, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. About half of the students at…

The Law of Reversibility

Usually, our emotions influence how we act. But interestingly, the reverse is also true: Our actions can change how we feel. In psychology, this is known as the Law of Reversibility. The idea is simple: if you act positively, you…

The Wisdom of 90 Seconds

Emotions are often compared to waves. Just as a person who doesn’t move deliberately in the ocean can be swept away by waves, we too can get caught up in emotional turmoil if we lose control of our minds. But…

The Secret to 80 Years of Marriage

On May 31, 2005, British couple Percy and Florence Arrowsmith celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary, earning a Guinness World Record for the longest marriage at the time. Percy was 105 years old and Florence was 100, making them not only…

True Love

At my mother’s request, I set out on an errand with my younger sister. We’re five years apart, and though she is now in high school, she still seems like a little child to me. Maybe that’s why I often…

Son Yun-gyeong From Gyeongsan, Korea

Important Matters Require a Personal Touch

I work as a chauffeur, taking on driving assignments as requests come in. Today, I was tasked with escorting the branch manager of a bank to a factory in a rural area. The branch manager remained silent and visibly tense…

Oh Dae-yeop from Seoul, Korea

Even to This Extent

When spring arrives and the first green sprouts emerge from the earth, my mom’s steps grow hurried. It is the season of wild herbs, and she moves busily—gathering, preparing, and sharing them with her children. Among the many seasonal delights,…

Baek Jeong-hwa From Jeonju, Korea