Each one needs to hear!!
In November, the brother of my wife, Gail, was visiting from Hawaii. It was his first visit to Japan. I was curious what his biggest impression of Japan was. He said over and over that he was shocked... [more]
Adoption
1 John 3:1 – “See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” Japan... [more]
The best way???
The other day as I was praying about how to share God’s love with many Japanese I had an idea. I thought, I could go to the train station here in Utsunomiya early in the morning as hundreds (Utsunomiya... [more]
Cold Hands, Warm Heart
Born and raised in Texas and Louisiana respectively, Kevin and I were not well acquainted with living in snowy places when we first arrived in Sendai City in August 2005. Sendai however sees snow every... [more]
A Candy Cane Can
Willy Wonka’s claim to fame as “The Candy Man” gives him the following reputation: “He mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.” In a similar way “The Candy Cane” too has a claim... [more]
New Believer!
Recently, a pair of volunteers came to work with us and explore long-term partnership opportunities. During this trip one lady, Mrs. K, was able to share her faith with many people at a local park. ... [more]
I Love You
1 John 4:8 – “Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.” In my language class one day I was shocked to learn that Japanese simply do not say to one another, “I love you.”... [more]
What’s in a Name?
Japanese put a lot of care into the names they pick for children. Matt has seen friends spend hours poring over prospective names, considering the possible meanings, and for many, the possible fortunes... [more]
Left Behind
Currently our family is on stateside assignment in America after a nearly four-year-long first term. Our first term was largely spent learning the Japanese language and culture and sharing Christ with... [more]
Rooted in Respect
Respect-for-the-Aged Day is observed annually in September. While the Japanese worship of deceased relatives is essentially idolatry, their respect for all aged living relatives and neighbors has its... [more]
