Writing by David Kim

Reflections

The Imperative of Fallowing

The word fallow comes from the land. In ancient agricultural practice, a field left fallow was not abandoned. It was a resting field, deliberately set aside from production so that the soil could recover what…

David KimMay 26, 2026

Taking the Unseen Seriously

Reading Christian Wiman’s recent essay in Harper’s, “The Tune of Things,” was one of those experiences that can be aptly described as…

David KimJan 12, 2026