Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
Well Done!
A mother wheeled a stroller into the elevator. The hair of the child sitting in the stroller was shinny and eye-catching. Then I noticed a mark on his wrist. It was like a “Well Done” stamp. “Hi. What’s on your…
Choi Seok-hui from Seongnam, South Korea
Love Written on Napkins
Garth Callaghan, a common head of an American family, is such a sweet dad who packs his daughter’s lunch box. Every day, he wrote a good writing such as a proverb on napkins of the lunch box to express his…
The Way to Change a Troublemaker
There was a teacher who called the names of the children in her class peculiarly like cute who, wise who, and who of strong sense of responsibility. There was a well-known troublemaker in her class. She even named him as…
Actor–Observer Bias
If you are late for work, you justify yourself that there were enough reasons for it such as a traffic jam or a long bus interval. But if your coworker is late, you regard him as a lazy person. If…
Volunteer Service = Joy² + Thankfulness²
I heard the news that the college students of our church were to do a street cleanup in the afternoon on a weekday. I eagerly wanted to participate, but I had a job without flexibility. The opportunity came to me…
Park Su-bin from Seoul, South Korea
Mature Faith
Children usually throw a tantrum if they cannot get what they want. They are selfish, so they do not care about their parents who are having a hard time or about the people who are frowning at them. But adults,…
Set Laughter Devices at Home!
Your smile makes those who see you as well as yourself happy. It’s also the best way to express your love to the people around you and to encourage them and support them. Set laughter devices all over the house…
Following Father’s Sacrificial Path for Seven Days
Having received the Holy Spirit of the latter rain on the Day of Pentecost, the Denver Zion formed a short-term mission team to participate in establishing God’s realm throughout the world. The brothers and sisters who volunteered for it prepared…
Short-term Mission Team from Denver, CO, USA
“Remember Birkenhead!”
In 1912 when the Titanic, called as a “Floating Palace,” was about to sink into the sea, the captain ordered to let women and children first get on lifeboats that were far from enough. Today, “Women and children first” is…
The Secret of Longevity
A Korean TV program reporter asked a 107-year-old man, “Sir, what is the secret of your longevity?” Then he answered with embarrassment, “Did you call me Sir? Call me just friend!” The reporter asked again, “Oh, my friend! What’s the…
Mom’s Half Memory
I have an unforgettable memory. One night when I was in elementary school, I had sharp pain in my lower abdomen. I just thought it was due to indigestion, but my mom noticed that something was wrong with me, and…
Park Su-bin from Seoul, South Korea
Learning Harmony Through Orchestra
In 1975, a special meeting was held in Venezuela. José Antonio Abreu, an orchestra conductor and economist, founded “El Sistema,” an orchestra made up of eleven impoverished children. Abreu wanted the children, who were exposed to various criminal acts in…
The Greatest Decision
One day in August, 2012, my friend told me an astonishing secret of the Bible, beginning from the words in the Book of Genesis. I was overwhelmed while hearing the words but I couldn’t just simply be happy because I…
Charles Tespoer from Iloilo, Philippines
A Man Who Stumbled Over a Rock
A man was walking along a path. The sunlight shining through the dense forest and a fresh breeze made him feel happy and refreshed. Smelling the fragrance of nature all around him, he was walking slowly with his eyes closed.…
When Seen from a Different Angle
An art teacher handed out a portrait of Picasso to students and asked them to copy it. The students looked confused because Picasso’s drawing had two or three people’s faces mixed together. They didn’t know where to start, so the…
Are Couples’ Quarrels Soon Mended?
It is good to make up with each other right away after an argument, but it is better not to turn an argument into a quarrel. Husband and wife may quarrel like enemies, but then they soon make up with…
Sandwiches from the Sky
There is a sandwich shop where customers have to look up in order to receive their sandwich. What is unique about this is there are no tables, no chairs, and no counter. What is more, the shop is on the…
So That There Won’t Be Any Soul Who Doesn’t Believe Because He Hasn’t Heard
“Have you heard about God the Mother?” “No. No one in my church has taught me the Bible. I want to learn it.” Everybody we meet says that they haven’t heard about Heavenly Mother. Santa Cruz is the capital of…
Lee Gahng-hui from Incheon, South Korea
Weakness Turned Into Opportunity
Toscanini, a world-famous conductor, was first known as a promising cellist. Because of his poor eyesight, he was unable to read the sheet of music, so he had to memorize the entire score in order to play the cello. Then…
Mom Never Yields with the Power of Love for Her Children
My phone rang while I was washing dishes. It was Mom. I could guess why she was calling me. Mom must have called me to give me some side dishes. At the thought, ‘I should’ve called her first,’ I was…
Lee Su-ja from Gumi, South Korea