Grace Ji-Sun Kim – God, Women, and the Church

Last updated on: May 10, 2012 at 6:38 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

What began as a personal blogging hiatus, there has been such a positive response to the to the Guest Blogging Crew, I am making this a regular feature on my blog. It is my intention to expose new/different voices to a larger audience so if you are interested in submitting an idea, please feel fill out this form. This week I am glad to share a post from Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim about Korean American women in the church. Grace received her M.Div. from Knox College and her Ph.D. from... Read more

Bruce’s Friday Five v4.20

Last updated on: June 7, 2012 at 8:26 am By Bruce Reyes-Chow

My Friday Five is somewhat of a mishmash of stuff I have recently seen around the interwebs, some of which I actually kept track of and others, I just remembered upon the writing of this post. Enjoy. ONE | Like so many of you, I have wanted the silver bullet of organization systems to keep my to do list in some organized form. I have tried online systems like Remember the Milk as well as the paper system, Franklin Covey, but none have... Read more

Bruce’s Friday Five v4.13

Last updated on: May 10, 2012 at 6:47 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

My Friday Five is somewhat of a mishmash of stuff I have recently seen around the interwebs, some of which I actually kept track of and others, I just remembered upon the writing of this post. Enjoy. ONE – For years friends have been given me flack for liking the movie Titanic. Whatever. You are dead inside 😉 So yeah, I went to see the 3D version this past week – by myself, thank you very much – and Leo and Kate... Read more

Ryan Kemp-Pappan: Five Graphic Novels Every Pastor Should Read

Last updated on: June 20, 2012 at 8:41 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

I love sharing my blogging space with an occasional guest bloggers. It is my intention help share some new/different voices with a larger audience Today’s post is from my friend, Ryan Kemp-Pappan. Ryan is a “LGBTQ Advocate. Minister. Recovering Addict. Friend. Son. Spiritual Director. Social Worker. Artist. Writer. LA Dodger fan. Taco Aficionado. Runner. Aspiring Vegan. Extrovert married to an introvert.” Be sure to connect with Ryan on his BLOG, on TWITTER and on FACEBOOK. Thanks Ryan! Being a broken, unemployed, and recently... Read more

Be the Change: Shannon Day, Elizabeth Rosas and Juana’s Voice

Last updated on: May 17, 2012 at 8:39 am By Bruce Reyes-Chow

Not really sure when I met Shannon and Elizabeth, but over the years via the lens of my children’s choral activities and wonders of the interwebs, I have grown to really appreciate her and Elizabeth’s creativity. Not only does Shannon bring the tunes and Elizabeth create amazing jewelry, but they are committed to making their art and voices make a difference A few months back, I noticed that they were embarking on a very cool adventure in order to capture the stories of women.... Read more

Bruce’s Friday Five v4.6

Last updated on: May 10, 2012 at 6:59 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

My Friday Five is somewhat of a mishmash of stuff I have recently seen around the interwebs, some of which I actually kept track of and others, I just remembered upon the writing of this post. Enjoy. After a truly stunning two-week excursion to China, there is just so much to catch up in life. Here are a few things that I offer for your contemplation, information and prayer. ONE | Last night while stumbling around a bit, I found myself on the site, www.thisiswhyimbroke.com.... Read more

Constructive Conversations on Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality and the -isms of Our Day

Last updated on: March 20, 2012 at 3:37 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

Over the past few years, I have blogged on many issues of justice in the United States mostly around racism, public education and lgbtq struggles. While I have been called the anti-christ, a blamer of “whitey” and an insecure victim, I have tried to approach the topics and subsequent interactions with thoughtfulness and grace. I have not always succeeded. I have allowed my righteous indignation to give way to harmful snark, I have given into my own stereotypes about particular groups and... Read more

Faith, Stones and the Top Ten Catholic Teachings Rick Santorum Rejects

Last updated on: May 14, 2012 at 10:17 am By Bruce Reyes-Chow

[Photo by Gage Skidmore] If you are one of those who “enjoys” the topsy-turvy nature of the election season, the only real show to watch these past few months has been the Republican Primary. I will say that I have managed only to watch the debates via the filter of my friends on Twitter, but still it has been fascinating. Like every arm-chair political pundit, I too have been wondering who has the best shot at unseating President Obama – for... Read more

Bruce’s Friday Five v3.9

Last updated on: May 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm By Bruce Reyes-Chow

My Friday Five is somewhat of a mishmash of stuff I have recently seen around the interwebs, some of which I actually kept track of and others, I just remembered upon the writing of this post. Enjoy. ONE | How cool is this? Right next to one of my cafe hang-outs my office, Miraloma Cleanerswill dryclean your suit for free if you are unemployed and have an interview. The owner said that only a few folks have taken them up on the deal, but what... Read more

Anyone Else Want to Give up eMail for Lent?

Last updated on: May 14, 2012 at 10:15 am By Bruce Reyes-Chow

View original post. Don’t worry, I’m not REALLY going to do it, but boy do I want to. Last year I updated a post pushing back on the idea that one should give up social media for Lent. In that post I basically argue that, unless it is holding you back from somehow connecting to God, don’t give it up. Lenten disciplines are about finding those things in life that create separation between oneself and the divine. Sometimes that means... Read more