Faith & Life

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,…

Why the Gazelles on the East Bank Were Stronger

Many gazelles lived along the riverbanks of the African savanna. Although the environments on both sides of the river were similar, the gazelles on the east bank had greater reproductive ability and ran faster than those on the west bank.…

A Steadfast Helper

It was during my first job after college that I encountered a humbling misstep. I had designed a promotional leaflet for our company and sent it off for printing, only to discover upon delivery that the final size didn’t match…

Song Yeon-ju from Seongnam, Korea

The Thornbush of My Soul

I was on my way to meet someone, wearing a sweater I cherished. The air was fragrant with the scent of spring, and I strolled along, lost in the charm of the day—when I suddenly felt a tug on my…

Gahng Min-seo From Seongnam, Korea

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

Mature Faith

Today, we live in an age shaped by instant reactions and immediate rewards. With a single click, we earn money, complete purchases, or launch games. What once took three or four days to arrive now appears on our doorstep overnight.…

Lee Ji-won From Gimhae, 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…

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

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…

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…