Greetings from Japan! I just wanted to do a quick post so I know how this works. Yesterday we had a pretty full day at church. We got there around 9 and taught a couple songs at their children’s Sunday school. We taught Awesome God and My Life is in You. Then during the main … Continued
With our own mission teams departed to Japan and Ecuador for the next few weeks, I thought that this recent re-publication of Dr. Mohler’s article on missions would be of some interest. As a church that supports and sends out people to spread the gospel, we should keep in mind the purpose of missions is … Continued
Friday, March 6, 2009 Recap: Well, today was the final day of the conference. It’s been a wonderful week. I have been challenged both spiritually and physically. I have met old friends and made new friends…all who strive to know Christ and to make Him known. I am still trying to fully digest all that’s … Continued
Thursday, March 5, 2009 Recap: Well, hello there. Wow, what a conference. Rick Holland (executive pastor & college pastor at GCC) set the mood and tone for today during the first morning general session. He spoke on 2 Corinthians 11:3. In the second morning general session, we had a little Q & A with John … Continued
For those of us who are unable to attend the Shepherd’s Conference, we will have one of our very own corresponding from the SC, updating us on the conference–Hans Shin. He will be giving recaps of the day’s events and hopefully give us a taste of what it is like attending this year’s conference. Enjoy! … Continued
For those of us who are unable to attend the Shepherd’s Conference, we will have one of our very own corresponding from the SC, updating us on the conference–Hans Shin. He will be giving recaps of the day’s events and hopefully give us a taste of what it is like attending this year’s conference. Enjoy! … Continued
The thought of persecution occuring still in this day and age is a mind clearing thought, especially when compared to our relative freedom to live any way we choose in our home country. It makes me stop and think about what I've truly done for the Lord with my life.
Recently, Pastor Nam had mentioned that when we read of the persecution in Paul’s epistles, we often have a disconnect with that type of suffering forgetting that we have brothers and sisters in Christ undergoing the same kind of persecution currently in our world. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), we live in a … Continued
Some of you may have noticed Newsweek’s cover story, “The Religious Case for Gay Marriage” (http://www.newsweek.com/id/172653) on December 6, 2008. It has has definitely caught the notice of various Christian websites and may have even been a topic of discussion for some of you at work or school. This may present a wonderful opportunity for … Continued
Pastor Gary Takahashi started his series on Eschatology this past Sunday and began with the eschatological system known as Postmillennialism. It was most popular during the 18th-19th century and early 20th century. Here is the chart on Postmillennialism that was handed out during second hour: Chart on Postmillennialism