휴식 공간

The Perfect Father완벽한 아버지[ Psalms 27 ] - hymn 394 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me. Psalm 27:10 Standing in the crowded store aisle, I struggled to find the perfect Father’s Day card. Although we had reconciled after years of a strained connection, I had never felt close to my dad. The woman next to me groaned and shoved the card sh..

Faces얼굴 [ Galatians 5:22 - 5:26 ] - hymn 452 We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory. 2 Corinthians 3:18 When our granddaughter Sarah was very young, she explained to me what happens when you die: “Only your face goes to heaven, not your body. You get a new body, but keep the same face..

And in Truth진리로[ Zephaniah 1:1 - 1:6 ] - hymn 219 In his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17 Years ago, I attended a wedding where two people from different countries got married. Such a blending of cultures can be beautiful, but this ceremony included Christian traditions mixed with rituals from a faith that worshiped..

Side by Side모두 함께[ Nehemiah 3:1 - 3:12 ] - hymn 220 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9 In ancient times, a city with broken walls revealed a defeated people, exposed to danger and shame. That is why the Jews rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. How? By working side by side, an expression that can well describe Nehemiah ..

A Blind Man’s Plea한 맹인의 간구[ Luke 18:35 - 18:43 ] - hymn 363 Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Some years ago a traveling companion noticed I was straining to see objects at a distance. What he did next was simple but life changing. He took off his glasses and said, “Try these.” When I put his glasses on, surprisingly my blurred vision cleared up. Eventual..

Open My Eyes내 눈을 열어주소서[ John 14:23 - 14:31 ] - hymn 366 The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things. John 14:26 The first time I went to the gorgeous Chora Church in Istanbul, I was able to figure out some Bible stories from the Byzantine frescos and mosaics on the ceiling. But there was much I missed. The second time, howeve..

Clocks and Calendars시계와 달력 [ Psalms 62 ] - hymn 393 Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8 My father died at 58 years of age. Ever since then, I pause on the date he died to remember Dad and reflect on his influence in my life. When I realized I had lived more of life without my dad than with him, I began ..

The “Chewing” Years“아무거나 씹는” 시기 [ 1 Peter 2:1 - 2:11 ] - hymn 205 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 My wife recently gave me a Labrador retriever puppy we named Max. One day when Max was spending time with me in my study, I was concentrating at my desk and heard the sound of paper ripping behi..

Stop멈춤 [ Psalms 46 ] - hymn 415 Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 My friend and I sat in the sand, near the ever-rhythmic ocean. As the sun sank in the distance, wave after wave curled, paused and then rippled toward our extended toes, stopping just short each time. “I love the ocean,” she smiled. “It moves so I don’t have to.” What a thought! So many ..

Interrupted Fellowship중단된 교제 [ Matthew 27:32 - 27:50 ] - hymn 423 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:46 The loud, sorrowful cry pierced the dark afternoon air. I imagine it drowning out the sound of mourning from friends and loved ones gathered at Jesus’s feet. It must have overwhelmed the moans of the dying criminals who flanked Jesus on both side..