Joshua 1:1-9
"This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NLT) I've always found this passage really encouraging. Joshua, taking Moses' place as leader of Israel, had some big shoes...
Deuteronomy 29:1-13
"Therefore..." in response to God's love, protection and provision "obey". (vs. 9) Even in OT times, mankind's obedience was a response to God's grace. He chose Israel, He delivered them, He led them to the Promised Land. And here Moses reminds them of all God has...
Summer Adventures (Photo Gallery)
Fall 2013 Newsletter
Hi everyone! Here's my latest newsletter. You can click a link below to view/download a PDF. Printable: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12247320/021-print.pdf Low-res: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12247320/021-web.pdf
English Club Group Photo
This pic is from Sunday's English Club event with Kat McDowell. Total attendance was over 70, including a BUNCH of guests (both English students and first-time visitors). (Correction 9/26: The original version of this post said the total was 72, but I've since learned...
English Cafe
This pic was taken last Friday night at our monthly English Cafe. I wasn't able to be there because I had to take my folks to the airport in Tokyo that night. But fortunately a friend was able to step in and lead. I'm thankful this ministry is bigger than just me.
Surprise, Surprise (September 2013 Prayer Letter)
Hi everyone, This month I've been busy entertaining some unexpected guests -- my parents! My pastors and some others were in on the plan, but I had no idea they were coming. I was graciously given permission to take a few days off to travel with my parents, so over...
August 2013 Prayer Letter
Hi everyone! I just returned from a few day's vacation in my Japanese "hometown," Sayama City, Osaka. I had a great time of catching up with old friends -- some of whom I hadn't seen since I left Sayama TEN YEARS ago! Thank you for your prayers for my ministry over...
July 2013 Prayer Letter
Hi everyone! Thank you for your prayers for me, my ministry and Japan. Here's the latest: 1. Our English ministry in Nagoya is still growing, in spite of not doing any promotion recently. In June, 3 new people joined my adult classes, and now both the Wednesday and...
Isaiah 62
"Because I love Zion, I will not keep still. Because my heart yearns for Jerusalem, I cannot remain silent. I will not stop praying... Take no rest, all you who pray to the Lord. Give the Lord no rest until he completes his work, until he makes Jerusalem the pride of...