The Gospel

Back in 2008 when I attended the “Together for the Gospel” conference, I came back realizing how little I thought about the power of the Gospel in my sanctification; I had only really regarded it as significant at the moment of justification and not so much thereafter. If you browse the internet, you may see … Continued

8/21-8/24: The Last Four Days

I’m working on my fifth load of laundry as I type this. It’s been a day since we got back to the States. Shelley went back to work this morning. I don’t have work to go back to right now but I’m actually kind of glad. Though the Japan trip was fun, it wasn’t a … Continued

8/18-20/2009: Joy Joy 5 Days (first 3 days)

We moved over to Izumisano on Sunday and things have been really busy. We had church in the morning at Inochi and then went to Izumisano for their service in the afternoon. In the evening we had a welcome party at the church. Monday was a prep day for JJ5D. Then on Tuesday JJ5D began. … Continued

8/14/09: Inochi No Izumi Retreat

Hi everyone! It’s Shelley again. I think Ray and I are the only ones with easy access to both the internet and photos. We have returned from a two-day retreat with Inochi No Izumi church in Hyogo Prefecture, about an hour away from Osaka. 53 people gathered to hear God’s word, share testimonies, enter the … Continued

8/14/09: Inochi No Izumi Retreat

Hi everyone! It’s Shelley again. I think Ray and I are the only ones with easy access to both the internet and photos. We have returned from a two-day retreat with Inochi No Izumi church in Hyogo Prefecture, about an hour away from Osaka. 53 people gathered to hear God’s word, share testimonies, enter the … Continued

Glad to see sarah doing better!! we were concerned…

Glad to see sarah doing better!! we were concerned in ecuador. Kidney stones?! yikes. Pls tell Akiko and Doi-sensai i said hi and miss them and will pray for him. pls. give continued updates on everyone's healthHi sarah! thanks for your email from japan!:) praying for you.

8/10/09 – Brief update.

Today we were supposed to go to Nara for some sight-seeing but because of the rain we stayed local. We went to a restaurant called Babyface Planets that served “sumo-sized” portions. After that, we went to a couple of stores and then spent the rest of the afternoon at my host family’s house (the Yamamotos). … Continued