"Treasures and Thorns" in Paul's Theology

In my work, pause and activity are balanced. I honor the work’s rhythm and recognize when I need rest. Rest is an opportunity for new thought; a pause doesn’t mean stopping. After spending a lot of time on a project, I take intentional breaks and return days later with renewed energy and fresh insights. After a busy summer of intensive work on my two book projects, I stepped away to pause and then moved on to another project I had worked on previously. It is about 2 Corinthians.

Festschrift

It is with distinct honor that I contribute this essay to a Festschrift celebrating the enduring legacy and scholarly contributions of Larry Welborn, a cherished friend and esteemed colleague at Fordham University.

I came up with the title for the Festschrift for Larry Welborn at Fordham University: "The Bond of Union: Kollao in 1 Cor 6:17 and the Interpretation of the Soma Christou in 1 Cor 12:27." I am writing it now.

20th year of teaching

Twenty years of unwavering dedication have driven the growth of my teaching and research. As I celebrate my twentieth year of teaching, I realized I've also written nearly twenty books and edited four volumes. Despite the challenges, life is good.

Many Facets of Justice

I received my copyedited manuscript today and submitted the revised file to the publisher. The next step is the first proofs. This book explores justice and the parables of Jesus.

Justice is multifaceted, not a single, fixed concept. It's a broad notion with diverse aspects. Distributive justice, for example, is critical during economic crises, while procedural justice becomes paramount when transparency is absent. In essence, different situations demand different forms of justice. My forthcoming book, Justice and the Parables of Jesus: Interpreting the Gospel Stories through Political Philosophy (T&T Clark, 2026), delves into ten distinct forms of justice, revealing their presence within Jesus's parables. It promises to be an insightful and engaging exploration.

Devotionals

Writing critical devotionals is deceptively challenging: although it may seem straightforward, it requires critical and contextual insight and a refined sense of language and artistry. I’ve agreed to contribute six short devotionals on Matthew to Rooted Journal, a subscription-based devotional published by the Bible Society in the UK, alongside other contributors. The task is both demanding and exciting. I plan to craft soul-touching pieces for their target readers—young adults aged 20–40.  

Two revolutionary books?

 

My work on two book projects is going well, and I am excited. I have an entire draft of a manuscript on Luke’s Gospel with a psychological reading. The title: Mindfulness and the Immediacy of God's Kingdom: A Psychological Exploration of the Gospel of Luke. 

The other book I have been working on for a few years is coming together. It is about the Lord's Prayer. I have written several chapters with a carefully crafted book proposal. I believe these two books will be revolutionary somehow. The title is The Lord's Prayer and the Mind: A Cognitive and Theological Reinterpretation.

도덕경 명상집 (3종1세트) 무료공개

여기 성서학자가 번역하고 명상하는 도덕경 명상집이 있다.

3종1세트랄까? 도덕경 원문, 한글 번역, 그리고 짧은 명상이 한권에 담겨있다.

무료공개이다. 누구나 즐겁게 시간날 때마다 조금씩 읽어가며 자기의 명상을 추가할 수 있겠다.

공부는 스스로 해야 하고, 생각도 스스로 해야 하고, 글도 자기의 글을 써야 한다.