Summer Together

We are suffering through extremely hot weather right now, like possibly many of you. The heat index is well over 100 for multiple days. This reminds us of our times in Tokyo. Some summers we had 90° heat and over 80% humidity non-stop for over 2 months. And in the evening, it would not hardly cool down at all. We’re so grateful for Illinois, which usually has a breeze, even if that breeze is an…

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Projects Progress

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,…

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From Winter into Spring

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…

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