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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 11:22

Cheerful giver

The other day, a priest whom I know asked me, “How does your congregation make a living?” I mentioned several ways to overcome financial problems. Among them is receiving donations and offerings.

2023-01-24 16:40

Are you my colleague or just a co-worker?

Are you my colleague or just a co-worker?

A recent study of workers indicated that getting along with their colleagues was the most important factor for being happy at work. Having a great working relationship with one's colleagues matters for both our health and workplace satisfaction. Given how much time a working person spends with colleagues and the importance of our happiness and well-being, I was curious about ...

2023-01-19 16:30

On myself

I am the one who knows and understands myself well. Confucius said in the Analects, "I will not be afflicted at men's not knowing me; I will be afflicted that I do not know men." In the end, it means that I have to acknowledge and know myself. Jesus himself loved to eat, drink and play with his disciples and the people. He knew how to enjoy life. Don't wait for others to be g...

2023-01-18 16:50

Happy New Year 2023, the Year of the Rabbit!

Happy New Year 2023, the Year of the Rabbit!

Recently, I received a variety of New Year's cards from home and abroad featuring the zodiac symbol of the rabbit, appropriate as 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit according to the lunar calendar and Chinese astrology.

2023-01-17 16:50

Living with gratitude

Living with gratitude

“The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy.” - Mother Teresa

2023-01-16 16:50

Does the American Dream still exist?

Does the American Dream still exist?

As I go to the United States, I ask myself: “Does the American Dream still exist?”

2023-01-15 16:50

Microaggressions

Microaggressions

Microaggressions have emerged as a core category of recent research on international students' cross-cultural experiences. The term “microaggressions” was originally coined in the 1970s to describe subtle racial put-downs that black people experienced in daily life.

2023-01-12 17:00

Who is the true ideal candidate?

Who is the true ideal candidate?

I am a senior in high school living in southern Seoul's Seocho District - one of the most academically thriving areas in Korea. Next is Gangnam District, where 1,898 “hagwon” (private academies) exist in an area of 39.55 square kilometers, thereby recording the highest number of hagwon institutions in Korea, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education.

2023-01-11 16:50

What matters most regarding family, in case of Jesus?

What matters most regarding family, in case of Jesus?

Regarding family, love and marriage, sometimes I think about and wonder what the most important one is. In particular, whenever I read the Bible (New Testament) I can't help but feel that Jesus seemed not to care about whether his disciples as well as people who came to him were married or had typical, normal families. He just seemed to have loved and liberated those people f...

2023-01-10 17:00

Pope Francis' leadership during turbulence of Roman Catholic Church

Pope Francis' leadership during turbulence of Roman Catholic Church

“An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth …,” is a useful starting place for discussion of the influence of Pope Francis, who is proving to be a remarkable activist and leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

2023-01-09 16:50

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