One Pilgrim’s progress to the Pink Ribbon Walk
When the Pilgrims first came to settle in the “New World” from England, they met with some pretty dire beginnings. But during trials on stormy seas and in hungry winters God was there to... [more]
“An Appetite for Autumn” and a Hunger for God
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, for he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God andapproved by men.” (Romans... [more]
For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Recently we headed downtown to Sendai’s annual Jozenji Street Jazz Festival, which hosting over 600 bands from Japan and overseas, boasts of being “the biggest” music festival in Japan. Before... [more]
Sharing the gospel in Fukuoka
Fall has brought with it new opportunities for sharing the gospel. We want to invite you to join us in prayer for these, so as you read of the individuals below, please pray that God will work in their... [more]
Kitakyushu-Fukuoka (KFC) Summer News
In July we participated with local house-church believers in what is called a “Spiritual Conference.” It was new to all of us. In a large room with tables, people who claim to have the “spiritual”... [more]
Under Cover of Night
August 6th-8th Japanese from all over the country flock to the city of Sendai in celebration of the annual “Tanabata” Festival. While this “Star” Festival is celebrated throughout... [more]
Pray for an artist
Another update by Rachel who visited a town outside Niigata City with Lana in July. We drove to a small town outside of Niigata to visit a Korean mom and her two children and to meet a new Japanese... [more]
Getting closer
Here is a note from Dana and Amy Shadburne who will be arriving in Japan in the fall to work in Okayama. It is nice to be writing our first blog on the team website. It has been a long process getting... [more]
Bread Shop
I love small out of the way places that only locals know about. On our trip out to the country we visited a small bread shop run by a mother and her three daughters. The shop consisted of a section for... [more]
Teacher Feature
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord,... [more]
