Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
The Most Beautiful Fruit in the World
A week after I received the truth, my dad too was blessed with a new life. To raise his three children all alone, my dad, who just farmed in the countryside, moved to a city and did all sorts of…
Choi Han-na from Busan, Korea
Mother’s Creation
One day when I was on a short term mission, preaching the gospel overseas, I came across a flower on a street, unwittingly picked it up, and brushed off the dust. The flower was very beautiful at a close distance.…
Park Min-ji from Seoul, Korea
The Greatest Joy
Long hair that comes down below the shoulders, beard, a denim jacket, sunglasses, and cowboy boots! This was me before receiving the truth. I let my hair and beard grow because I was shooting a film at that time. As…
M. Dorjdagva from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
The Voice of Father and Mother
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries are still imposing travel restrictions. However, we also hear gracious fragrances of Zion that the pandemic has provided an opportunity for our members to study Heavenly Father’s Truth Books. In order to teach…
Sushan Khati from Gokarneshwor, Nepal
When You Procrastinate
The Rational Decision Maker sets out on a voyage to the Island of the Blue Sea. Suddenly, the Instant Gratification Monkey appears and snatches the wheel. The Instant Gratification Monkey has only two interests: fun and ease. The Instant Gratification…
Christian
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory…
Alisa Szewcik from Seattle, WA, U.S.
In Accordance with God’s Plan
“Have you ever heard about God the Mother?” “Yes!” This was the reply from a lady whom I preached to. I ask this question to whoever I meet. Most Colombians are Catholics and they mistakenly regard Mary the mother of…
Gong Ju-hui from Medellin, Colombia
Those Who Saved Others’ Lives
“The old woman trapped in the fire reminded me of my mom in Sri Lanka.” A Sri Lankan man who jumped into a house on fire and saved his elderly neighbor in Gunwi, Gyeongbuk, Korea, in February 2017 “As a…
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…