Michael, how did you see God working in 2007? God continued to answer prayers. There were baptisms, including the baptisms of 7 middle schoolers on one Sunday at Kurume Christ Church, baptisms at mission posts (including Mr. and Mrs. Shimizu), and the baptism of Yuga Takizawa, Kim’s Sunday school student. Read More...

Though our home computer died this week, we have much to be thankful for:

• Salvation
  
• Health and safety
  
• Autumn colors
  
• Turkey and stuffing

What are you thankful for? 

Each afternoon, music plays to remind children that it's time to go home. To hear the music, click the link.

TimeToGoHome

I’m in the Japan Alps, supervising CAJ 10th graders during leadership training. I’m sitting in a circle with my group of eleven 10th graders, talking about the experiences of the day. Read More...

Our week went well:

• Sat.: Mr. and Mrs. Nagai got baptized.
  
• Sun.: We had rhubarb pie for dessert.
  
• Mon.: Kim helped 10th graders commit to a service activity.
  
• Tues.: Kim went on a 3-day leadership training for CAJ's 10th grade.
  
• Wed.: Michael shared his Biblical perspective tutorial with several CAJ staff.
  
• Thurs.: Michael further developed his workshop on self-management.
  
• Fri.: No school today!

Here are some things you can do:

• Read about the prime minister’s resignation.
  
• Get around on foot, by bike, and by train.
  
• Watch Japanese and US baseball on TV.
  
• Visit CAJ.
  
• See Christian churches.

16 inches of rain in 24 hours. That's the weather prediction, assuming Typhoon 9 continues toward Tokyo. In 20 years of being in Tokyo, I can recall 1 typhoon that hit Tokyo, so my guess is we aren't going to get hit. If we do, we won't have school, and we'll stay safe and dry in our home. How's your weather?

You are? Good. Try going for 1 hour without asking or thinking a single question. That’s right, not one question. How do you think you’d do? Read More...