Acts 17:1-15

“And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened eagerly to Paul’s message. They searched the Scriptures day after day to see if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth.” (Acts 17:11 NLT) The Bereans are...

Acts 16

“Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” (Acts 16:25 NLT) I have to wonder if this would be my reaction to being beaten and throne in prison. When I’m stressed or lonely or...

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Yukata Party. Okay, not really a party. Just me hanging out with some youth (in our hotel-provided yukatas) before bed Sunday night at the retreat I was ministering at. Good times. (posted 2011/09/24)

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The calm after the storm. Taken yesterday, from my balcony, after the typhoon had passed Nagoya. (2011/09/22)

Good News & a Prayer Request

The Good News: I got my visa extension, and it’s good for 3 more years! Thanks for praying! The Prayer Request: Tomorrow and Monday is Chukyo Seikai — an annual retreat for the Immanuel Churches in our area. I am helping out with the youth programs with...