Christian, husband, and father. Catch me singing worship or running sound at PAZ Tokyo East on Sundays. Sharing experience from 11+ years of life and ministry around Tokyo.
Japan
Thanksgiving, thankfulness, gratitude, and gratefulness *is* the name of the game this week. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Prayerfully, it’s getting easier for us to overlook
Quotes
Praise God, it's good to be home. It's almost been 10 days since my arrival in Japan, but who's counting. Still looking forward to my exodus from post-travel quarantine in two days. A site could save your future flight. Skiplagged resurrected my nearly-
Encouraging In a word, this is the laser-point summary of my three-week trip in the US. Many friends continue to pursue Jesus, pushing towards spiritual maturity and the service of others. Japan certainly isn't the only mission field. I'm delighted to hear the hearts
Sitting in a library... I mean, the completely vacant Haneda Airport might make you think about freedom. Especially release from mandatory masks and extra covid testing someday. 🤞🏻 Near our beloved Tama river and Tokyo Bay, this 5-star airport, boasting some of the best customer service and ambiance in the
Choose Life
Today my friend Masayoshi asked me, "What is it like talking with people who say they are considering suicide?" Well, it's not what most people would expect. Of course, each conversation grows out of a different context and attitude towards the world. People find themselves at
Short-term Missions
You may be surprised to hear of my appreciation for Christian hip-hop. Hip-hop records like "Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed Present Magic & Bird," "Good Religion," and "Fly Exam" remind me of seasons in Japan. These songs keep me tied to the states.
If you haven't checked out Google's doodle for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics yet, click on their themed image! Behind the pixel art is a Japanese culture-inspired Olympic role-playing game. Created in Tokyo with love by animation studio STUDIO 4°C. Here's the
In no particular order, here are 29 life lessons for my last 29 years: 1. Jesus is always faithful to provide for us. 2. A grateful attitude is not optional. 3. Exercise is important. 4. Life is the longest thing we'll ever do on Earth. 5. Following God&
You are a leader. Does that surprise you? It's true. It's true because leadership is influence. Being a leader is not a title you receive or a job position. It's also not some mystical ability that only some special people have. You may currently
It's hard to pray when you're worried. But it's hard to be worried when you pray. What are your favorite quotes?
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T'was 10:30 pm on Saturday, February 13th. Invading the dark walls and floorboards, a long quake kept me awake in bed. Earthquake seconds at high magnitude feel like minutes are crawling by with each tremor. In a word, powerlessness. "What do you do now that the
Sometimes, a recurring dilemma pops up in my mind. Not a fun thought to toss around, it's this: "How would I respond in the case the martyrdom was required of me?" More on that in a minute. Morning Micro Lectures This train of thought stopped by