Having been raised in an Adventist family, I have grown up with the concept of a heavenly home where all of the family of God will one day unite. Because of this, I have heard the phrase, “If I do not see you again in this life, I’ll see you in the next,” as a…
Coming to Peru as a missionary is quite a unique experience. I’m originally from Japan, so at the age of 12 I came over to California, and having experienced culture shock then, I knew what was coming, more or less. I knew I would have to get used to the different life-style, a whole new language, different…
Recently I enjoyed a lovely family vacation near Lincoln City, Oregon. It was amazing. The view of the beach and the ocean beyond, the sound of the waves, ever-shifting weather-scapes, and of course quality time with family all contributed to an incredible setting to celebrate Christmas. Good memories were made. It felt a little like…
She looked like your average elderly church lady–until I heard her speak. We were gathered in a small group church-planting meeting, sharing our concerns and fears about this new church we were planting. She shared that the worship music was something she had been a little apprehensive about. Church-plants, especially in more urban areas, are…
