The phrase that comes to mind is one I heard years ago in a living room in Mexico where my senior trainer missionary wife made a joke (I don’t even know what about now), but she exclaimed (literally), “Holy Cow Batman!”. I laughed excessively when I heard her say it. It was boisterous and unexpected… Continue reading Holy Cow Batman
Mission Japan: Mission Impossible?
<p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/155052757″>Trailer: MISSION JAPAN</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/creativeimpactministries”>Creative Impact Ministries</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p> Hey all! Here is the trailer for our upcoming film to be released late March. We thank you for all your support, love, prayers and encouragement that has made this outreach possible! Please take a moment to share this video with your… Continue reading Mission Japan: Mission Impossible?
Reality
Our two cell groups gathered together, we all listened in silence as a new believer from the other group shared some heartbreaking news. A thin middle-aged man with glasses, he spoke in a low, slow and steady way as he shared that his high-school-aged daughter’s friend had committed suicide that week. As he shared, he… Continue reading Reality
The Things Tears Are Made Of
Some people have very specific labels as to what their job entails. Yoga instructors. Hair stylist. Secretary. Of course, those jobs can be extremely challenging, requiring many skills to be effective in that position. However, when you come to “cross-cultural worker”, such as we are, well… The job description is rather… all inclusive. No matter… Continue reading The Things Tears Are Made Of
30 foot High Bonfires
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
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
One Year Later
One year ago today, our plane came to that screeching halt on the runway that throws you forward and signals the long awaited arrival in a new city. We took a deep breath. Though we didn’t say it, we saw the excitement and the apprehension in face of the other. The memory of our loved… Continue reading One Year Later
Ninja Mom 