. Clearly, we all saw, heard, and learned the same truth, yet starting with myself, the forms, perspectives, scopes, and depths of our acceptance are as varied as our faces. As the teacher always said, “Not all fruits on the same tree taste the same, nor do they all fully bear fruit just because they […]
Tears of a Foolish Heart: Seeking God’s Mercy and Renewal
. Reading Sella’s writing left me so astonished that my mind reeled, my body trembled, and my own self seemed so utterly insignificant that tears flowed endlessly. It was as if I were reading the teacher’s own words. The wisdom with which situations were described was so clear, delicate, profound, and sweet—wisdom so deep and […]
The Fruit of Ten Years: A Heart Still Longing for True Growth
. It’s been ten years since I came to know the teacher, and as I pondered what I would say if someone asked me, “What is truth?” and wrote down my thoughts, I looked at my finished writing and realized, “This is the amount and depth of the truth I’ve learned.” It was a moment […]
Alive or Hollow: Confronting My Heart Through the Writings of Others
. Among the words that the teacher has consistently spoken, there was this: “Even though fruits receive nourishment from the same tree, some are sweet, some are sour, some are bitter, and some are rotten. Likewise, just because they are here doesn’t mean they all bear the same fruit.” This teaching came to mind as […]
From Religion to Revelation: The Story of a Soul Guided to Truth
. 1. Thoughts After Reading Experiences of Truth Recalling the moment I first met the teacher and the astonishment and emotion I felt hearing the lectures on truth, I’m filled with gratitude for the grace that rescued me from the deprivation and chaos of my past days when I didn’t know the truth. God is […]
The Unbearable Gap: Awakening to the Life-and-Death Need for Tongues
. The saying, “If you don’t receive tongues, you can’t follow God’s truth,” used to feel somewhat distant to me, but after reading these writings, it hit me like a visceral truth. My first feeling after reading was utter dismay at myself, followed by amazement. My own writing isn’t even worthy of comparison, and throughout […]
Humbled Before Grace: Confronting the True State of My Faith
. First of all, my writing itself felt overwhelmingly shameful compared to the writings of other family members. I said I was learning the truth, but it felt like I was learning it with my head rather than deeply engaging with it. Being in the light and within grace, I had become complacent and far […]
The Same Word, Different Fruits: A Cry for Deeper Prayer and Transformation
. Reading others’ writings, I realized how much time has passed with the teacher, and I feel grateful to God for calling each one of us through the difficult processes we faced when we first came. Though the paths we took to get here differed slightly, I saw how God called each person one by […]
Even If It Costs Everything: Longing for God’s Grace and Power
. While reading and reviewing the testimonies, I recalled the first time I met the teacher and our family. My heart felt moved and overwhelmed, tears welled up, and I was truly grateful. Knowing how difficult it was for everyone when we first came into the truth, I feel so thankful now. However, it also […]
Ashamed Before Grace: A Reflection on Truth, Wounds, and the Longing for Transformation
. First of all, it seems there’s a difference depending on the environment we grew up in and the depth of our acceptance. Each person has their own life journey, wounds, and pains, and it feels like some people hear and feel the words of truth in similar ways, while others, even hearing the same […]