Faith & Life

Talents Borne from Work Mission

It had not been long before I started a new job at a big company after I transferred to New Windsor. I became excited at the thought of starting a new career and being able to move up in a…

Duane Edward from New Windsor, NY, U.S.

Here Comes the Sparkling!

As the Bible teaches us to display God’s glory through our good deeds, we formed a voluntary service team to show Heavenly Father and Mother’s glory to our neighbors. Our team was named “The Sparkling”; we wanted to clean not…

Shin Gab-seon from Gwangju, Korea

God’s Will in Entrusting Me with the Gospel Mission

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” Jn 8:32 God granted the truth of the new covenant in order to give true freedom to us, who sinned in heaven and came to this earth.…

Im Hye-min from Hwaseong, Korea

With My Youth and Passion

The Philippines is a country consisting of about 7,000 islands. The major islands are Luzon in the northernmost part, Visayas in the middle, and Mindanao in the southernmost part. Last summer, I went on a short-term mission to Roxas City…

Kang Tae-wu from Incheon, Korea

A Warm Day

One day, I had a sudden pain on my back; I couldn’t even move or talk. When evening came, the pain got worse. There were pile of dishes and housework to do but I had to lie down on bed.…

Seo Hyeon-ju from Incheon, Korea

Focus on Good Points of Your Family

“He’s too distracted and lacking in concentration.” “I’m worried that my child is indecisive.” “My wife is perfect in everything, but too strongly insists on her own way.” “I wish my husband will change his hot temper,” “My younger brother…

The Love of the Passover, the Love of Life

Not everybody can donate blood just because they want to. It requires careful consideration of factors such as age, weight, blood pressure, recent trip/travel abroad, illness, and medical records. You should also be in good condition on the day of…

Shin Seon-hwa from Seosan, Korea

Father’s Shoes

It was when I visited my parents for my mother’s birthday after a long time. On the way to the market to buy my mother a birthday gift, I met my father who was returning home. Then I noticed his…

Jeon Eun-ok from Seongnam, Korea

Use “Cushion Words”

When you see a cushion, you want to lean on it. And when you do, it feels soft and comfortable. In words too, there are “cushion words” that make listeners pleased and comfortable. Before you ask someone to do something,…

A Way to Convey Love

When I was about to go on a short-term mission trip to Mumbai in India, I was half excited and half worried because I felt pressure to learn Hindi. Wondering if I really had to learn Hindi, I asked some…

Choi Hui-won from Namyangju, Korea

Confession in Thirty-Seven Years

My mother got married at the age of twenty-four when she was young and beautiful, and lived in a remote countryside where even buses did not operate, taking care of her parents-in-law, brother-in-law, husband, and three kids. As she was…

Park Yeong-gyeong from Gumi, Korea

Difference Between “Interest” and “Interference”

“Honey, which one do you think is better for my homecoming?” “Let’s see. The dress looks a little gorgeous and the suit looks too formal.” “There is nothing to wear except these.” “What about this jacket? Neither distinctive nor heavy.…

Safety and Happiness to Our Neighbors

One day, the members from the Baltimore Church gathered at the Fraternal Order of Police Hall in Crownsville. Some of them had arrived earlier than the appointment time, unpacked the things they had brought there, and started to work in…

Baltimore Church, MD, U.S.

Discover Hidden Merits of Your Family

While living with your loving family, you may see each other’s weaknesses. If you just look at weak points of others, you might unwittingly grumble against them. But if you consider their strengths bigger than their weaknesses, thanksgiving will come…

God’s Gift to My Dull Heart

Recently, I didn’t have as much time as before to preach the gospel because of many other things. I knew that serving Zion and doing everything else in God would bring us blessings, but I was eager to bear fruit…

Kim Yun-ah from Seongnam, Korea

Son Who Looks Just Like Dad

“Your son resembles you a lot.” When my dad hears someone say that, he smiles from ear to ear. Sometimes I wonder if it is such a joyful thing to him that he smiles so big. In fact, when I…

Kim Seung-hyeok from Madrid, Spain

Book of Acts of the Female Pastoral Staff

I am a pastoral staff wife. Before coming here, I carried out the gospel ministry in El Salvador. I’d like to share what happened while I was visiting a doctor’s office in El Salvador. When I finished talking with the…

Seo Ha-neul from Puebla, Mexico

Mother’s Love

Recently, I visited my mother in my hometown. She was overjoyed to see me, and through her facial expression I felt her love beyond words. When I was about to leave after I spent some time chatting with her, my…

Kim Guk-hwa from Seoul, Korea

God’s Daily Gifts

“God always gives us a new day and new strength. What if God did not give us a new day and new strength? Just thinking about it makes me so thankful to God. If God didn’t, I would be struggling…

Han Min-ji from Montevideo, Uruguay

I Have Engraved You on the Palms of My Hands

I’d like to share a story about a sister who shed many tears during worship on the Sabbath day. One day while preaching God's word with a sister, I met a Vietnamese who was not fluent in Japanese. Since she…

Matsuno Reiko from Osaka, Japan