Ps 51:7 ¶ Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. between our bldg-rt and neighbor on lt Praise God for his use of earthly examples to help us to understand the infinite truths of the Bible, God’s word. Our sins need a great cleanser…
DetailsThank you so much for praying for this ministry today. God answered in several ways. Humanly we would think maybe today wasn’t much of a special day. Why, because only 12 came to the program. Maybe the least we have had in a few years, BUT we know that EXACTLY who the Lord wanted here…
DetailsNow faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 This verse is a great encouragement to missionaries in Japan. Much effort, prayers and energy go into giving the gospel to the Japanese. Yet, the visible results are seen far less often than we would like. Therefore, we…
DetailsAlthough Halloween wasn’t celebrated in Japan until recent years, it’s becoming popular year after year. Many stores sell colorful Halloween decorations, costumes, and sweets. Also, many Japanese cities/towns, shopping malls, and theme parks hold fun Halloween events in September and October. Halloween parades, costume parties, and trick-or-treat events are often observed in fall. People in…
Details1Co 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. As the summer quickly wanes into fall we realize that although the days are…
DetailsNot that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Philippians 4:11 The positive attitude spoken of by Paul in this verse did not come naturally. He states that it is a state of mind, will and emotion that is “learned”. Such contentment with…
DetailsGreetings from Teshio!! Summer time will quickly wane, we think since it is now August but we pray not, as it came so late this year!! Crops and hay were about 2-3 weeks behind!! Now we have the opposite problem and haven’t had rain in a couple weeks. Now I am not complaining!! Every day…
DetailsAokigahara Forest Signs emblazoned with messages such as “Please reconsider” and “Please consult the police before you decide to die!” are nailed to trees throughout the forest. However, the woods have such a reputation that these minor deterrents do little to stop the determined. Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views…
DetailsKen preaching after the flannel-graph and music part Christopher doing the flannel-graph Our group “Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning, but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and…
Details(Ken reading some verses during our missionary thanksgiving get-together) Dear Praying Friends, Thanksgiving is a special time each year here in northern Hokkaido Japan. We get to host the missionary families in these northern areas at our house. This year there were 35 people that gathered for a great day of food, fun and fellowship.…
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