Paul Kim

Retelling his journey from his homeland of Korea to his citizenship in America, Paul Kim looks toward his life's next destination -- in heaven.

Paul Kim recounts the many junctures of God's providence that enabled him to attend seminary in preparation for the ministry.

Paul Kim's experience with a family in crisis over their baby's heart condition and, later, his own heart attack help him understand "the pain of God's heart as it bleeds for lost souls."

In giving and going to make Christ known throughout the world, Paul Kim writes, "you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your home mission and the heart of God."

A visit to Plymouth, Mass., stirs Paul Kim to reflect on the Pilgrims' resolve to seek freedom, peace and the right to a pursuit of happiness.

The legacy of missionary Lottie Moon in China, Paul Kim writes, "provides inspiration to future generations to fulfill the Great Commission."

God's call to a pastor, Paul Kim writes, entails "a lifetime of taking up your cross and many times getting on your knees in desperate prayer." Even so, he writes, it is "a great honor and privilege" to be a servant and a shepherd for God's people.

A person's name, Paul Kim writes, gains divine significance when God's extends His call to service. "He calls His disciples to do His will in each and every generation," Kim writes.

Paul Kim recounts the poignant farewells to two couples leaving for distant fields of service from the church where they have been longtime members.

"God has been faithful to guide me every step of the way," Paul Kim writes of a life transformed faith, influenced by the military and then spent in ministry.