Faith & Life
This helps believers who hope to become the fragrance of Christ live a right life of faith.
Change
I’ve been attending the Church of God ever since I was in my mother’s womb. This means that I’ve been a member of the Church of God since birth. It was when I was in middle school that I started…
Jang Ye-jin from Ansan, Korea
Now!
There is a saying that goes, “Tomorrow is an old deceiver.” This implies that we often put things off until tomorrow and most of the time we just let them fizzle out or give up on them completely. In fact,…
How to Bear Much Good Fruit
The best way to bear the abundant fruits of the gospel is to put God in the center of our hearts. One of the characteristics of those who have put God in the center of their hearts is that they…
A Surprise Gift
At my workplace, I work for kids, so I’m interested in children. One day, I saw a child who always loosened her hair. I wanted her to look beautiful, so I tied her hair back. After the class was over,…
Sim Hyeon-ji from Guri, Korea
Like the Flower of Dracaena
It was when I went to my friend’s house back in my elementary school days. I was admiring a large variety of well-maintained flowering plants, and my friend pointed to a tall tree and said proudly, “Do you see this…
Shin Gyeong-suk from Guayaquil, Ecuador
Mother’s Voice
Babies like their mother’s voice. Even while they are crying, they stop right away when they hear their mother’s voice; they move their arms and legs at their mother’s singing or make a similar sound to the singing. There is…
Aroma of Christ
There are moments that are remembered by scents. Occasionally, my mom bought flowerpots for gardenias; when I put them by the window, the scent from the flowers spread out along the soft wind. To this day, when I smell gardenias,…
Lee So-yeong from Seongnam, Korea
All Parts of the Body Should Have Equal Concern for Each Other
In Nolan Creek, Washington D.C., there is the 3rd largest western red cedar in the world. But unfortunately, it is already dead. Over 30 years ago, when a large-scale logging operation was conducted there, the tree was spared by loggers…
What Can I Give You?
I was getting ready for work when my five-year-old daughter woke up earlier than usual and came to me, rubbing her eyes. “Dad! Are you going to work?” “Yes, I am.” Then she kept looking at me until I took…
Yeo In-won from Daejeon, Korea
The Best Way to Overcome Difficulties
Charlie Chaplin, a famous comic actor, used to write all of his lines on paper before going on stage, although he had performed in front of crowds many times. Even after he was somewhat accustomed to his work in broadcasting,…
Faith Like Abraham’s
Abraham obeyed God’s command to sacrifice his son Isaac, who was born to him when he was one hundred years old, as a burnt offering. Since Abraham passed this test, he earned the title “forefather of faith.” God promised to…
Hong Jeong-eun from Seongnam, Korea
Be the One Who Serves
After I received God and started my life of faith, I noticed a few things in Zion that couldn’t be seen in any other places. First of all, it was hard to find out who was older and who had…
Park Seong-min from Seoul, Korea
Let Us Never Give Up on Heaven
The Israelites made a golden calf and worshiped the idol when they saw that Moses had not come down from Mount Sinai but was staying there for a long time. Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of lentil stew…
Misunderstanding Is Bitter, and Understanding Is Sweet
In The Little Prince, a novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the fox says to the little prince, “You will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstanding,” and the fox continues to talk. This scene is very contradictory, but it…
To Enhance the Beauty of the Bride
There is nothing more suitable than Hanbok (traditional Korean dress) for traditional Korean holidays, and Norigae (a traditional Korean accessory) goes well with Hanbok. Western clothing is suitable for formal occasions, and a brooch can make the outfit look more…
Delivering Jewels on a Jewel-like Day
#1 Nam Ji-eun from Gangneung, Korea Mukho-dong is a very sloped mountain village. There are many narrow alleys where handcarts can hardly enter the village. It is almost impossible to deliver coal briquettes to the village. However, the Church of…
Gangneung, Korea
Like Elijah’s Prayer
After I received the truth, my values and standards in life changed. Having the salvation of my soul as the goal of my faith, I no longer busied myself satisfying worldly desires; instead, I made every effort to live a…
Lee Ji-won from Gimhae, Korea
In the Face of Frustration
The darkest hour is just before dawn. Likewise, the most hopeless time in a person’s life can be a sign that hope is coming. Everyone experiences frustrations. Things do not always go as planned, and sometimes something bad happens unexpectedly.…
God Sympathizes with Us
‘Why did God live the same way people lived?’ This is what I had been wondering about for a long time since I began to believe in God. Our sins can be forgiven only through the precious blood of Christ,…
Yun Eun-ju from Goyang, Korea
Let Us Laugh Again and Again!
When you laugh, blessings come your way and harmony follows your family. When you laugh, hope wells up in you and sorrow goes away. When you laugh, you can overcome hardship and relieve stress. Laughter is so good for your…