Things we do, but don't normally write about!
Our email updates are typically centered around the two larger focuses of our ministry - (1) our church planting work in Yokohama...
Feeling the Gap
And before we knew it, we are now 6 weeks removed from our Stateside travel. Admittedly I (Justin) was a little apprehensive about...
Summer 2020 - Enjoying Japan and Jesus
A former missionary, now pastor at a supporting body gave us the following advice. "Find things you love about your host country." This...
Our Easter Sunday 2020 - Encouragement
Since becoming a Christian, the Easter holiday has always been a time of great encouragement. I'm sure the same for many of you. Of...
Are there people only we can reach?
A slow read through Mark's gospel has given me cause to pause, pray and study more thoroughly over certain texts. This morning I came...
Typhoon Relief/Aid Opportunity
Saturday, October 12th, Typhoon Hagibis hit the Greater Tokyo Area (Kanto Region). The most recent report I located indicates 83 died as...
A Mother's Day Letter for My Dear Wife
Mother's Day is upon us once again. And while card companies utilize these holidays for their financial gains, I do believe in the...
Language Study: 3 Key Lessons
Language learning can take on many different forms - formalized language school, private tutoring, informal lessons with locals,...
Jesus, Hope for Mankind and Red Bean Paste...?
For centuries, man has expressed its curiosity with the concept of good and evil. Many have invested significant hours of study of world...
Lessons Learned Part 3: One Thing at a Time
Sorry in advance for this disjointed blog series. I intended to finish this 3-part series in the spring, but I've concluded it's God's...
