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A Lived Lesson in Being Present
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A Lived Lesson in Being Present

A brief word of gratitude for my Auntie Barbara (July 1, 1948 - January 8, 2026)
In the Midst of the Chaos
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In the Midst of the Chaos

Holding the tenderness that exists in the in between
Podcast E79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon
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Podcast E79: Engaging the Gadfly: A Conversation with Casey Sigmon

Episode 79 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
BRC Unplugged 2026
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BRC Unplugged 2026

I'm taking January off to complete two commitments like a grown-up
The + Friday + Five | Podcasts
friday + five
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The + Friday + Five | Podcasts

Five podcasts that teach me stuff
The Night My Brain Caught on Fire
reflection
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The Night My Brain Caught on Fire

Trusting the Spirit when you have no choice, but to trust the Spirit.
Featured posts
recipe

Chicken Adobo: Esteban de los Reyes Style

Love passed down in the kitchen, at the table, and with lots and lots of garlic
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
ai

Why I Will Not Be Using AI to Write My Sermons

An encouragement to resist using AI for any part of your sermon writing process
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
resistance

What are You Willing to Risk?

We cannot all risk the same thing, but we must all risk something.
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
gun violence

Another Shooting in America: A Litany

While words will never be enough, here are a few more if you need them for your community.
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
reflection

To the Best, Weird, Sweet, Cute, Goofy Dog Ever

A few words to the dog who made us laugh, healed our hearts, and rescued our souls
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
christianity

Dear Christians, It's Time to Be the Christ We Claim to Follow

Let's move from celebrated mainstream marches to disruptive movement making
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
reflection

My Memorial Service

An invitation for us all to help our loved ones grieve at the time of our death
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
baseball

Today, There is Crying in Baseball.

Grateful, Grieving, and Being so Pissed off at John Fisher that Major League Baseball is Now Dead to Us
⸱ by Bruce Reyes-Chow
Chicken Adobo: Esteban de los Reyes Style
Why I Will Not Be Using AI to Write My Sermons
What are You Willing to Risk?
Another Shooting in America: A Litany
To the Best, Weird, Sweet, Cute, Goofy Dog Ever
Dear Christians, It's Time to Be the Christ We Claim to Follow
My Memorial Service
Today, There is Crying in Baseball.
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Beverages with Bruce: anim
beverages with bruce
Bruce Reyes-Chow / / 6 minutes read

Beverages with Bruce: anim

A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation
Holding Space for a Happy Holiday
prayer
Bruce Reyes-Chow / / 4 minutes read

Holding Space for a Happy Holiday

A prayer for the tender and tenuous spaces in between
Podcast E78: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation With Grace Ji-Sun Kim
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Podcast E78: Earthbound: God and the Intersection of Climate and Justice: A Conversation With Grace Ji-Sun Kim

Episode 78 Trailer and Early Access for Paid Subscribers
I'm on My Way Back to Palestine
December in Palestine
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I'm on My Way Back to Palestine

The Presbyterian Solidarity Delegation finally begins
Chicken Adobo: Esteban de los Reyes Style
recipe
Bruce Reyes-Chow / / 6 minutes read

Chicken Adobo: Esteban de los Reyes Style

Love passed down in the kitchen, at the table, and with lots and lots of garlic
Beverages with Bruce: lima
beverages with bruce
Bruce Reyes-Chow / / 5 minutes read

Beverages with Bruce: lima

A Weekly Head, Heart, and Gut Check-In for Paid Subscribers to The Amalgamation