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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
Published on The Corners by Nadia Bolz-Weber
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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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Falling—and Rising Again
Some fragmented thoughts about a moving new book on disability, the cultivation of compassion, eating my way through Southern California, exvangelicals…
Mar 20
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Kitchen Stories
Some fragmented thoughts on "The Bear," peeling potatoes, the safe haven of the kitchen, "The Holdovers," and offering solidarity to the suffering in…
Mar 14
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Tastes Like Home
Some fragmented thoughts on the Laotian-American chef Lon Bounsanga, his new restaurant SAAP, the taste of comfort, interviews with Edouard Louis and…
Mar 7
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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On Fury
Some fragmented thoughts on wrongdoing and rage, righteously channeled anger, ancient Greek mythology, premature blossoms, and upcoming events
Mar 4
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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February 2024
Out of the Shadows
Some fragmented thoughts on loneliness, Spencer LaJoye's stunning new album, freshly fallen snow, the beginning of Lent, and a prayer for gratitude
Feb 16
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Here Be Dragons
Some fragmented thoughts on the Lunar New Year, the misappropriation of the Chinese zodiac, dumplings, and an ancient legend about the loving dragons
Feb 8
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Jeff Chu 朱天慧
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Becoming More Human
A note of gratitude to you for being a paid subscriber
Feb 6
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