A couple of weeks ago, I was at the local elementary school, the scene of some of my recent posts. As I prepped with the teacher, she asked me to finish my second class 5 minutes early. Something about everyone going outside for dondoyaki. Dondoyaki… hmm… what’s that?? I started processing it to try to… Continue reading 30 foot High Bonfires
Month: January 2016
Cookie Rewards
This last Christmas, I spent a good portion of time slaving over my tiny oven, baking 8 cookies at a time for my neighbors and other Japanese contacts. After that came another significant and messy time decorating said cookies for delivery. It was a lot of work, but fun. I had been praying a lot… Continue reading Cookie Rewards
School Part 2
So I recently blogged about my observations while teaching English at a local elementary school here. As I was there yesterday, I realized that I had only communicated a fraction of my learning experiences. So here are some more. The first time I went to the school, it was a rainy morning. I’d never even… Continue reading School Part 2
Mobilization Station
Does your heart beat for the worldwide Kingdom of God while remaining in your home country? Do you wish there were more who understood your heart’s cry or do you wish there was more you could do from home? There is—and it’s a vital role! Become a mobilizer for the global cause of Christ. Be… Continue reading Mobilization Station
Partnership in Prayer
“The battle we face is a spiritual conflict. It must be fought and won by men and women of God who are willing to intercede for missionary families as they invade enemy territory held uncontested for centuries. Satan does not meekly give up his prey. He counterattacks fiercely in many unexpected ways. The missionary must… Continue reading Partnership in Prayer
Ninja Mom 