Soli Deo Gloria!
Hello there! Thanks for dropping by. I am a mix of experiences, and I’ve got quite a story to share from my 83 years of life, but I will be brief. I’ve been down different paths, but God’s grace and mercy brought me back on track.
I grew up as a pastor’s kid, and I was a good kid. During the Korean War, my father, a minister, was killed by the communists, and thereafter, my family suffered from sickness, deaths, and poverty. In my youth to the early part of my adult life, I went through a phase of being stubborn and rebellious against God for His apparent lack of interest in my life and existence. I pushed God out of my life and distanced myself from Him, but before long, I found myself in a ‘pigpen,’ stricken with illness with no easy cure and no financial means, and I lost hope for living.
But then something incredible happened. At the critical moment of giving up, God spoke to me, saying, ‘Your life is not yours. A little further up, there is an easy downhill.’ It was the voice of a loving Father. He graciously welcomed and restored me. When I turned 60, I became a minister, and ever since, my mission has been to spread the amazing grace I found.
For around 13 years, I’ve been hitting the streets of Mexico to talk about faith with people. It’s been eye-opening, and it’s made me even more sure about the power of the Gospel. I am a big believer in what the Bible teaches, but I also know that the Bible is more important than any theology or doctrine.
I’ve been through the wringer when it comes to different ways of thinking about God – like Reformed, Arminian, and New Pentecostal theologies. Now, though, I see these ideas from a higher perspective that comes from digging into what the Bible says.
My message is all about two things: how God is both “just and loving,” and how those qualities shape everything He does. I see these themes in everything, and they’re at the heart of my faith.
As I get older, I’m all about one thing: giving glory to God. Everything I do, I do to honor Him. And when it comes to figuring out life’s big questions, I stick with one rule: the Bible is the best guide I’ve got, and the Holy Spirit, my best Teacher and Counselor.
So, join me as I keep exploring, thinking, and talking about all the things that matter, as the Holy Spirit leads. My goal is to get you thinking too and to help us all get closer to God’s heart. I hope my stories and thoughts resonate with you on your own faith journey.
Ultimately, my desire is to finish my race strong, leaving behind a legacy that honors God above all else.
With thanks,
Samuel Kim