Paul Cho
Woods Economics: Lessons from the Forest's Hidden Economy
Last Tuesday, Esther and I got away for a short break to a cabin called Getaway Cabins in the Mount Vernon, Washington area. There, we...
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Paul Cho
Oct 53 min read
Perfect 10: Beyond Profit - Rethinking Economics Through a Kia Commercial
Yesterday, I came across a Kia commercial for the 2024 Kia EV9, which aired during the Super Bowl. The ad featured a young figure skater...
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Paul Cho
Aug 313 min read
Mont-Saint-Michel: A Timeless Beacon of Resistance and Resilience
Seeing the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel from afar was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. As we drove towards it, the...
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Paul Cho
Aug 253 min read
"Tis all in pieces, all coherence gone"
"Tis all in pieces, all coherence gone," wrote John Donne in the 17th century, grappling with a world shattered by the bubonic plague...
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Paul Cho
Aug 213 min read
From Margin Call to Mutuality: Reimagining Economics on a Sleepless Seattle Night
I recently watched the 2011 film "Margin Call" that tells the story of an investment bank during the early stages of the 2007–2008...
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Paul Cho
Jul 273 min read
Celine Dion's Triumphant Return at Paris Olympics: A Glimpse of Hope Amid Global Challenges in Canada and the World
Driving home today, I saw the beautiful Vancouver skyline filled with ashes from the eastern part of Canada, specifically the Jasper...
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Paul Cho
Jun 303 min read
A Tapestry of Life and Light at the Port of Honfleur, the Home of the Impressionists
During our visit to France last year, on our way to the Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel, we stopped by a small town, the city of Honfleur. I...
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Paul Cho
Jun 165 min read
Reflecting on My Dad's Vocation on Father's Day.
A few weeks ago, in our church's small group, we posed a question: "What does it mean to truly teach?" This question arose as we welcomed...
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Paul Cho
Jun 14 min read
Exploring Friendliness in Company, Competition, and Capitalism: A Reflection Inspired by Richard Brodeur's Paintings
On Thursday, early in the afternoon, a company of four - my brother, mom, Esther, and I - gathered in the historic city of Fort Langley...
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Paul Cho
May 285 min read
La France, l’armée, tête d’armée, Joséphine.
When Esther and I boarded Air Canada Flight 517, bound for Honolulu (HNL) from Vancouver (YVR) airport, I could sense the excitement on...
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Paul Cho
May 155 min read
The Taste of Common Grace in Creation Over a Cup of Kona Coffee
Visiting Oahu Island in Hawaii was truly a breathtaking experience that I will never forget. The ocean, the forest, the mountains,...
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Paul Cho
Apr 285 min read
An Evening Under the Kiawe Tree: A Tale of Healing and Hope at The House Without A Key
Last Monday, upon landing in Honolulu, Hawaii for our vacation, Esther excitedly exclaimed as we left the airport, "Paul, hurry! We need...
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Paul Cho
Apr 97 min read
The Implications of Covenantal Epistemology in the Covenantal Cosmos: What Does It Truly Mean to Know?
Last Sunday, I engaged in a deep conversation with a 10-year-old child named Joyce who has been coming to our church since she was very...
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Paul Cho
Mar 304 min read
Resurrected Work: How the Resurrection Gives Meaning to Our Labour
When J.R.R. Tolkien was struggling to complete his masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, he came to a standstill. He was attempting to...
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Paul Cho
Mar 273 min read
Divine Epiphany at Sainte-Chapelle in Paris: An Invitation to Enter and Live the Story
Recently, I've developed a fascination with the study of the universe. Concepts like spacetime and the expanding universe, both explained...
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Paul Cho
Mar 233 min read
Transforming Work into Play: Lessons from Benedictine Monks: "Ora et Labora"
The term FIRE, standing for Financial Independence Retire Early, is a popular slogan among the younger generation. The concept behind...
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Paul Cho
Nov 25, 20234 min read
Seeing the Kingdom of God through the City of Lights, Paris
What does the theology of integrating faith and work involve? I recently attended a Christian event where the idea of marketplace...
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Paul Cho
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Seeing the Kingdom of God through Monet's Impressionist Paintings in Paris, France
Have you ever wondered what it would be like when heaven comes to earth? During our recent trip to Paris, Esther and I were captivated by...
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Paul Cho
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Work and Worship: Are They Different?
When my wife's friend learned that I am both an accountant and a pastor, she said, "Your husband has one boring job - accounting - and...
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Paul Cho
Jul 18, 20233 min read
Why Do You Go to Work?
One day, my wife Esther and I were driving to work together during rush hour traffic at 8 am. We were caught in never-moving traffic and,...
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