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Challenge Accepted!

Challenge Accepted!

If you are part of the Millennial Generation, like myself, the term, “Challenge Accepted!” is probably part of your everyday vocabulary. The very popular and successful TV Series, How I Met Your Mother, took this saying and turned it into a common catch phrase for my...

Embraced

Embraced

I think His arms opened wide were to show us that He’s always willing to embrace us. I see that death as a symbol of His willing love. He will always stand up for us. He will always open His arms wide, both in death and in life. There is nothing we can do to fall out...

Staff Speak: April Fools Day

For this month's Staff Speak, each of our staff will be sharing a funny story from their experiences abroad. We would love to hear YOUR missionary mishaps, so post them below in the comments! "When I first moved to Japan I was having a hard time learning the language....

Staff Speak: Our Songs of JOY

[su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVo9j_KDmWU"] "Victory" by Hillsong College -Lauren Powell [su_youtube url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgfLsXcb9IE"] "This Is What You Do" by Bethel Music ft. Matt Stinton -Will Boggs [su_youtube...

Shame Be Gone

Shame Be Gone

Scriptures: Isaiah 61:7 Read it on Bible Gateway here. Today, we are pushing away shame. Any shame. Ask Jesus right now if there is any part of your story which you are still ashamed of. This is perhaps a part of the story you hold back, or you think would hinder...

enjoyment

enjoyment

like a spoiled child, throwing away his gift, like a tired man, tossing his empty can, the sad and trite despise their life, thankless for it. like an exuberant child, receiving his gift, like happy tears, falling from a father’s cheek, the happy and hopeful enjoy...

A Fool For Love

A Fool For Love

THE MORE I FOLLOW JESUS AND HIS CALLING, THE MORE I THINK I’VE LOST MY MIND. IS THAT WHAT A RENEWED MIND FEELS LIKE? I HAVE UPROOTED MYSELF SO MANY TIMES, LEFT THE TANGIBLE STUFF BEHIND, AND WALKED AWAY FROM WHAT I PERSONALLY WANTED. In the middle, searching out what...

Gil on the Big Hill

OSAKA 大阪, the kanji if translated literally means "Big Hill". A city placed on a hill, when in a reality it is actually surrounded by mountains. In Japan, Osaka is known for its people, its distinct culture, historic sights, and its incredible food. It's a city of...