The Lord's Prayer in Greek

We will read the Lord's Prayer in Greek. Dr. Kim will help you to pronounce each Greek word in the Lord's prayer. Reading is a very important first step to learning the language.

The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly

 

Description

In this video, we explore the Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly (Mark 4:26-29), a short and unique parable found exclusively in the Gospel of Mark. While the Sower's Parable focuses on indiscriminate scattering and the condition of the soil, this parable shifts the focus to the mysterious process of growth and the limitations of human effort (8:58).  

Discover how this teaching applies to our modern lives, communities, and faith journeys through four main actions:

• Sow: Actively using the unique talents and grace given to us by God (7:06).
• Honor: Recognizing the boundaries between human effort and divine control (13:02).
• Trust: Having patience with the painful, step-by-step process of spiritual growth (9:29).
• Harvest: Acting urgently when the right season arrives to feed and give back to our communities (4:49).

Reflection Questions to Explore:

1. How does the Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly differ from the Sower's Parable? (14:51)
2. Where is the boundary between what we should do and what we cannot control in the work of God? (16:18)
3. Why is the slow process of growth and maturity so important in our personal lives and society? (16:41)
4. What does the harvest mean to you, and how can you share your abundant gifts with others? (17:33)

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Rooted in Love, Resilient in Mind

This book explores the intersection of mental health, spirituality, and the quest for identity. It invites readers to navigate the challenges of anxiety and self-discovery, acknowledging that the crossroads of faith and mental health can often feel disoriented and overwhelming. Yet, within this struggle lies a profound opportunity for renewal. By integrating insights from biblical studies, cognitive science, and psychological theory, this work offers strategies to not only manage anxiety but also engage in a deeper exploration of the self.

You Are Dust (Poetry in Korean)

It feels amazing and humbling to see that my Korean poetry book, You Are Dust, has sold about 200 copies so far through Amazon. The readers are primarily Korean immigrants living in the US, Canada, and parts of Europe. This success has inspired me to begin preparing another collection in Korean. Having also published an English edition, From Dust to Mystery, I know that poetry is my creative strength. I look forward to writing more and sharing my genuine life journey.

Eclectic ancient texts from East Asia

My hobby is meditation and writing ancient East Asian religious and philosophical texts. Below is my calligraphy featuring passages from Confucius (the Analects), Laozi (the Dao De Jing), and Mahayana Buddhist texts. Each, in its own way, humbly explores human existence, community, and social life. I love Confucius for his profound understanding of human-centered, humble morality. I appreciate Laozi for his sharp critique of traditions. And I embrace Mahayana Buddhism for its deep compassion toward a humanity torn by pain.

I often compare their wisdom with biblical traditions as well. In doing so, it becomes clear that wisdom is transhistorical, cross-cultural, and deeply experiential. It is never owned by a single religion, culture, or people. Ultimately, we need our constructed wisdom—so long as it stands ready to be deconstructed and endlessly reconstructed.

 

 

Analects of Confucius

 

Dao De Jing and Buddhist texts

 

Three Marks of Existence and the Heart Sutra (sunyata)

My Scholarly Journey: Justice, Mercy, and Transformation

What does it truly mean to live a life of transformation? After two decades of research, teaching, and writing, I’ve come to realize that the core of meaningful change lies in a single, complex concept: Justice.

In this video, I share my personal journey as a scholar and a follower of Jesus, exploring how the "good news" is inextricably linked to God’s righteousness. 

We will dive deep into the ten different facets of justice—from distributive and social to environmental and restorative—and look at how the subversive parables of Jesus challenge our normative thinking about fairness, work, and even the "weeds" within ourselves. 

If you have ever asked "What is God?", "What am I?", or "What is the right thing to do?", I invite you to join me in this reflection on the value of today and the ongoing process of transformation. 

 

Why partition theory?

My commentary, Treasures and Thorns, is based on partition theory—the idea that 2 Corinthians is actually a composite of at least five distinct letters. I am fully convinced by this theory because it brings Paul's intense engagement and the complex issues in Corinth into sharp focus. I love this letter precisely because it is so beautifully complex, offering a vivid portrait of the early church's real-world struggles.

new book "Treasures and Thorns"

Consider the dialectic of treasures and thorns within 2 Corinthians, one of Paul’s most profound epistles. For your review, I have provided two scanned pages from my volume, Treasures and Thorns: A Concise Critical Commentary on 2 Corinthians. 

My book is now available in all formats: paperback, e-book, and hardcover! Please feel free to share this information with your school library or consider leaving a review anywhere. You can purchase it from Wipf and Stock or online retailers such as Amazon.

 

Blog visitors

I occasionally check who visits my blog from around the world. This screenshot displays visitors over the last 7 days. There are no consistent traffic patterns by country, except for the US. However, this particular view shows Brazil ranking number one, closely followed by the US. On average, my monthly traffic varies between 30,000 and 80,000 visitors. This global reach is the reason I take my blog so seriously as a way to communicate with the world.