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Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:21-26
Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:21-26 I often ask to my fellow Christians and fellow human beings: “What is the most difficult thing for you to do?” They say to me: “It is for me to forgive others!” The answer is same whether you are a Christian or non-Christian! However, when Jesus taught the disciples…
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Everything has its time!
Everything has its time! (A Sermon for our beloved Mr. Dawson’s funeral service) by Pastor Lee Jay Dawson was a wise man. He knew timing for everything. When he was young, he knew that it was the time to serve his country. So, he did. He served 22 years in the Navy. He served during…
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Encounter
Ah, the mountain has been there all the time! When I do not walk on the trail When I do not enjoy the smell of the trees Even when I am obsessed with my daily schedule the mountain has been there all the time with the company of morning dew and evening shades Ah, the…
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Justice and Holiness
Justice and Holiness Many times we are seeking for “justice.” We try to make a just society. However, not many people are seeking for “holiness.” Some even think that the word, “holiness,” should be banned or not used. I believe, however, we have to achieve “holiness” and make a “holy nation” in our country and…
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Atheists, Agnostics, Religious Pluralists, and Christians
Atheists, Agnostics, Religious Pluralists, and Christians! I have a son. I love him dearly. I have given him everything that I have. I wish him the best life here on earth as well as eternal life after death through Jesus Christ. In one word, I am his father! Now if my son comes to me…
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My Prayer for You
I was far away from you I could not share the joy of looking at the blue sky together I missed your pure smile I missed humming melody from your soul! I could have walked with you On the trail listening to the fallen leaves whispering under our feet Surrounded by the smell of…
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Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:13-20
Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:13-20 We are the salt and light of the world. That is the new name that Jesus gave us. In the biblical tradition, name actually means our characters or even destinies. So, Abram’s name was changed into Abraham (father of the multitude). Jacob (one who grabs other’s heels) was changed…
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Puzzle: To my son!
Puzzle: To my son! When I was ten years old, It looked like many apples on a tray I told everybody that they would be delicious! When I was twenty years old, It looked like some kind of French hat, I would love to wear it! In my thirties, The more pieces I put it…
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Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:1-12
Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 5:1-12 We are blessed people. Look around and see the faces of the blessed ones. What does make us blessed ones? Among the Korean people, blessings consist of longevity, wealth, health, fame, and many children. Some guys say that if they have beer, football games, and girls, they have nothing…
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Sermon in a nutshell: Matthew 4:23-25
Sermon in the nutshell: Matthew 4:23-25 Jesus proclaimed the Good News, taught the Word of God, and cured the sick. These are three things that Jesus did: preaching, teaching, and healing. Those three things are also what we have to do to follow Jesus. Suppose a father has brand new cars. He wants to give…
