Time Keeps on Slippin'…

With less than two months left of my first term in Japan, and a lot to keep me busy these days, it feels like time is getting away from me. Yesterday I visited the Immanuel Church in Toyota (about an hour’s journey by train) to do some ministry. The next two...

Photo of the Week : Laughter & Friends

This probably isn’t technically one of my best photos, but I really like it because of the candid moment of smiles and laughter that it captures. Also: sweet view from a 5th floor window. On the left is one of my church friends, Maiko. On the right is Eric, a...

Newsletter

My latest newsletter (#12 – Late 2009), wherein I talk about being a dreamer as well as my ministry at last week’s prayer meeting (which are related), is now available and can be viewed or downloaded in PDF form HERE. It also features a list of upcoming...

Monday Morning Coffee-Fueled Brain Dump

It’s a new day and a new week. It’s also a holiday week here in Japan, but despite that I’m not taking any vacation time or going anywhere. I have a big test on Thursday to prepare for — the final exam for the full-time language course...

"Jitensha"

I’m excited for my friends at Studio Re:, whose short film “Jitensha” is an official selection being shown at this year’s Venice Film Festival — one of the top five film festivals in the world — this weekend. From Paul, at the...