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Everything Will Be Okay
Some fragmented thoughts on the discipline of hope, garden therapy, berry crisp, an essay for these violent times, and the achievement of non-aggression
Jul 17
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Beggars and Choosers
Some fragmented thoughts on Mark 5, a desperate dad, a bleeding woman, everyday miracles, and wonderful signs
Jul 2
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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June 2024
Goodness and Mercy
Some fragmented thoughts on having a friend over for dinner, Psalm 23, stark reality and nurtured hope, drone-metal sanctuary, and the summer garden
Jun 26
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Farewell to Fozzie
Some fragmented thoughts on saying goodbye to our best canine buddy
Jun 11
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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May 2024
Postcard from Germany
Some fragmented thoughts on Saarland, stained-glass windows, and unexpected glimpses of transcendent beauty
May 24
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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What Does Your Garden Grow?
Some fragmented thoughts on the new growing season, our community-garden plot, the prophet Jeremiah's ancient counsel, the Ascension, and art for Gaza
May 10
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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April 2024
The City Beautiful
Some fragmented thoughts on the delights of small cities, the unexpected finds from my visit to Waco last year, and tulips from our yard
Apr 25
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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I Do Not Like Crab Rangoon
Some fragmented thoughts on American dumplings, authenticity and appropriation, markers of identity, loathing and longing, and stunning…
Apr 18
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Beginning to Believe
Some fragmented thoughts on Ordination Day, restoration to community, the Rev. Fozzie, and Jesus meeting Thomas where he was
Apr 11
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Who is this whole thing FOR, anyhow?
an ordination sermon for the unordinary Jeff Chu
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Apr 9
Vows
Some fragmented thoughts on my impending ordination, impossible promises, heroes of the faith, worms, and dresses
Apr 4
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March 2024
Radical Tolerance
Some fragmented thoughts on the countercultural teaching of Paulo Freire, a remarkable dialogue in Iran, the Last Supper, and my upcoming ordination
Mar 28
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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