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]
Not a carp!!!
Utsunomiya is a beautiful city. Some days we go out and walk through our city and pray for the people to be saved. Recently as we were walking along the river that runs through our city and we noticed... [more]
Land of Setting Sun
Romans 2:4 – “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” I am often astonished at how... [more]
Let’s Memorize It!!
Recently B and P (ISC workers) decided to add to their strategy for helping Miss M go deeper with scripture. They were studying the story of Jesus being tempted in the desert. There are three clear statements... [more]
Harvest Time
The other day we were driving through the countryside outside the city and noticed that the farmers have begun to harvest their rice. After the harvesting comes the burning of the chaff left in the rice... [more]
