The Kingdom of God grows by faith, time, and effort. We both continue to be challenged by the projects and schedule that God has assigned us. But often things that matter take time to develop. We are both extremely excited about two projects that are completed or nearing completion soon. Thank you for your prayers and encouragements which keep us going. FOCUS ON JAPANESE SONSHIP About 30 years ago when we were struggling in ministry,…
How have you been doing in this weather? We are not aware of your winter and early spring challenges or opportunities. For us, weather-wise this winter was bookended with two big snows and not much in between with the serious exception of a week of arctic cold that closed the schools. Last week we started the week with a blizzard and ended with 80 degree days. We have been warm, working on projects, and connecting…
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu. Kotoshi mo yoroshiku onegai shimasu. Shinnen o medetoo gozaimasu. Translation: “I greet you in this New Year. Please think well of us in this year. Congratulations in this New Year.” Often in Japan these words of New Year’s greeting would be repeated constantly in January sometimes deep into the month like the 15th or even the 20th. We are expected to greet key people in our lives the first time we meet…