Festival of Homiletics 2024!

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When I was in seminary at Knox College in Toronto, we had to take three preaching classes during our M.Div. program. I appreciated the professor of homiletics, Dr. Stephen Farris, and enjoyed his preaching classes very much. One of our class assignments was to preach in front of the class.

A reflection for the Ascension of the Lord

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Here is my reflection on the Ascension of the Lord for U.S. Catholic Magazine.

When God Became White: Book Launch Day

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I am thrilled to share that today is the book launch day for my new book When God Became White. I am glad that it is being released the same month as my birthday and AAPI Heritage Month. During AAPI Heritage Month we celebrate the many contributions that AAPI’s have made in science, sports, music, medicine, theatre and religious studies. I hope you will read many more books by AAPI authors.

Birthdays and Books

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This is a repost of my substack. Please do subscribe to my substack too.

Today is my birthday and my heart is full of gratitude.

Madang Podcast: Bruce Reyes-Chow, Ep. 39

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Welcome to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Madang Podcast⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠

God doesn’t have to be a white man

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The image of a white male God is associated with domination and fear. Imagine God as a bird instead.

Here is my new article for US Catholic Magazine. I hope you enjoy this article and also pre-order my book When God Became White to get a deeper discussion and exploration of who God is.

Rethinking God & Creation Care

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April 22 is Earth Day. Read my substack reposted below:

Excerpt from “Surviving God”

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Surviving God co-written with Susan Shaw was released a few weeks ago. Below is a short excerpt from the Introduction of Surviving God. We hope you get a chance to read our new book and use it in churches, study groups, classrooms, and book clubs.

“When God Became White” Book Giveaway

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I am so excited about my forthcoming book When God Became White. This will be my 24th book which will be published in 2024 on May 7th which is just a few days after my birthday.

SPACE FOR GRACE & SPIRITUAL CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE

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I am honored to be invited to speak at the Space for Grace & Spiritual Caregivers Conference 2024, April 9-11, 2024, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.