I know that most of you who read this are not, nor have ever been, full-time missionaries living in a foreign country far from home. That is why you should read it. I have been. Putting aside the God-call aspect of a missionary living in said foreign country, why is it that we Americans act […]
It just takes one…
All it takes is one; others will see and join in. Makes me think of Andrew: Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s witness and followed Jesus. The first thing he did after finding where Jesus lived was find his own brother, Simon, telling him, “We’ve found the Messiah” (that […]
Ruminating on Jesus
When a man knows his purpose, everyone else knows as well. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-Paul Robertson, Heir As one who has claimed to know Jesus for the majority of my adult years, a quick review of those years proves that I really haven’t had a clue who Jesus was. It seems that this is also true in the […]
Feed me!
Wow! The words of Jesus, I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home, can be so real when you see them in action. Here’s what it looks like in Ubaúna, Brazil. YOU make it happen; Jesus […]
Fake Friends
It’s the wedding season in Japan but instead of opting for a small event in tough times, couples can rent fake family, friends and colleagues to plump up the guest list. Many in Japan see weddings as a formal event that must be attended by as many family members, friends and co-workers as possible. At […]