Lately, I find myself experiencing a second wind as I delve deeper into uncharted waters. I am immersing myself in the study of the mind from a biblical scholar's perspective, which involves interdisciplinary explorations, particularly across psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, among other fields. Throughout my career, my focus has consistently been on gaining critical yet practical insights into ancient texts and their relevance to contemporary life.
I am hopeful of reigniting my dormant scholarship and propelling it into a renaissance through pioneering study that incorporates all I have learned. I have always believed I am capable of more than I currently am, not due to inherent greatness, but because I am flexible, open to creativity, and receptive to new energy from the divine. Consequently, I am reborn every day, every minute. This continuous rebirth also implies a frequent "death"—a period of allowing my work to rest and evolve. While I strive to be authentically myself, I am never static. For this, I am grateful.
I envision the full manifestation of all the works I have conceived, anticipating their eventual fruition. Currently, I have approximately 10 book projects underway, including two full manuscripts, and the others are robust in their proposal stages.
I do not know how my future will further unfold, but I remain joyful amidst all circumstances. The reason is simple: life is inherently good and worth living fully, regardless of external outcomes. For me, the true worth or meaning of life does not lie in the volume of my output, but rather in how meaningfully and helpfully I engage with all my studies. I pray that I continue to be molded by the touch of the Divine Potter.
Book Projects (perceived and ongoing)
Yung Suk Kim
- The Lord's Prayer through the Lens of Cognitive Science: Renewing the Mind
- Embodied Kingdom: Luke's Mindful Theology of God's Present Reign
- The Fourth Horizon: The Mental World as a Critical Lens for Hermeneutics and Homiletics
- The Intersecting Life: Autobiographical Inquiry and Biblical Interpretation (multi-authored or edited)
- The Fourth Gospel and the Fragile Earth: Incarnation, Salvation, and Ecological Responsibility
- Wisdom Across Traditions: Biblical Wisdom Literature and East Asian Traditions
- Mind Matters: Cultivating Resilience through Acknowledgment, Acceptance, and Assurance
- The Double Embrace: A Theological-Psychological Framework for Self-Integration through the E.F.A. Protocol
- A Fourfold Approach to Mental Health: Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual
- Rethinking Jesus: The Embodied Mind and the Art of Radical Empathy