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Stories Shape our Souls
Today, during a moment of celebrating Noel's three weeks of birth, I read him the story of "My Dream and My World," the book that I wrote...
Paul Cho
Mar 152 min read
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Deeper than the Sea, Higher than the Sky
The photo taken by Steven Garber On February 15th, Saturday morning, I woke up with the weirdest dream I've ever had. In the dream,...
Paul Cho
Mar 13 min read
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From Fall to Grace: Rekindling Hope in the World of Brokenness
This post is an excerpt from https://washingtoninst.org/from-fall-to-grace-rekindling-hope-in-the-world-of-brokenness/ L istening to my...
Paul Cho
Feb 102 min read
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"Art, Dualism, and Connection: Reflections from Granville Island"
Lately, on a relaxed Saturday, after a pleasant brunch at a restaurant, we headed to Granville Island in Vancouver for an afternoon walk....
Paul Cho
Feb 64 min read
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Creation Calls Us to More Than Early Retirement
Image from The Jesus Stoybook Bible FIRE, standing for “Financial Independence, Retire Early,” has risen in popularity, especially among...
Paul Cho
Jan 22 min read
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Onward to Milele
A few days ago, Esther and I watched "Mufasa: The Lion King" at a movie theater. As a child, I grew up watching the 1994 Disney film,...
Paul Cho
Dec 312 min read
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Dear Our First Noel
One day in June this year, I woke up speechless from a dream. I had witnessed a beautiful, surreal scene: the setting sun on the horizon,...
Paul Cho
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Vocation in the World of Stories
One Saturday early morning, after dropping my wife Esther at her work on Burrard St. in downtown Vancouver, I headed to the nearby...
Paul Cho
Dec 23, 20242 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Oct 13, 20244 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Oct 5, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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"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...
Paul Cho
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Jul 27, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Jun 30, 20243 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Jun 16, 20245 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Jun 1, 20244 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
May 28, 20245 min read
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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,...
Paul Cho
May 15, 20245 min read
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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...
Paul Cho
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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