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To God Alone Be the Glory
Japan is comprised religiously of 67.2% Buddhists and only 1% Christians. Buddhism is a nontheistic religion or philosophy, meaning; Buddhists do not believe in a Creator. Buddhists also do not believe in an afterlife as well per se, as they believe in an endless cycle of reincarnation that can only be halted through achieving “nirvana”
If you’ve been a Christian for any amount of time, it is a sure bet that you have heard the phrase, “Let go and Let God.” This phase is coined quite frequently and that is because the sentiment behind it is a powerful and transformative one. Let me explain: The essence of this saying is
In light of the current state of politics, the world was watching as former-president Donald Trump’s attempted assassination took place just this past week. As Christians, there is a lot to deduce from this event; but I want to bring your attention to the fact that there was one Christian brother who foretold 3 months
Do you remember Katsuharu-San from a previous post on this blog?! In case you missed his incredible coming to Christ story, please view it here! (https://liftedvision.org/2022/10/30/nishinari-homeless-man-from-3-years-ago-remembers-care-package-gets-saved/) I caught up with Katsuharu-San again recently at a park outreach event in Nishinari and let me just say, he is doing wonderfully well by the grace of God!
Today was a wonderful day of worship, outreach and evangelism at the park in Nishinari! During today’s outreach, I passed out food (packets of nuts and cheese) to the homeless and shared the gospel of Jesus Christ. I was blessed to hear the incredible testimonies of three Japanese people who recently gave their life to
Jesus’ last words before He ascended into Heaven are exceptionally powerful, riveting instructions and are now referred to in the modern era as, “The Great Commission.” Jesus’ final thoughts towards mankind basically can be categorized in this sentence alone: He wants all of us to tell others about the truth of the freedom that is
-Acts 4: 10-12 NIV-“then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed. Jesus is“‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.”Salvation is found in no one else, for there
Everyday in the Airin district of Osaka (Nishinari), Day Laborer’s wait outside for the chance to hear their numbers get called, hoping to earn a day’s wage each day. From 5:30am, I see large crowds of homeless men lined up outside, taking numbers and then waiting for the opportunity to hear their number get called
Greetings Friends and Family of the Faith, I thank God everyday for you! There are so many people involved in this ministry that truly are responsible for bringing Heaven down to Earth for those here in Nishinari that do not yet know Jesus. My heart overflows with compassion for those afflicted here, and I’m so
Local Park Outreach is truly the heart of this ministry and something so special and so transformative, it is only by the power of God there is always so much good news to report! Every week in the local park, there is a church ministry I partner with where we evangelize, spread Jesus’ Word and
For those of you who may remember, Usami-san is a Japanese, Nishinari man who gave His life to Christ late last year! (If you have not yet been introduced to him, please read about his Salvation testimony here : ) ( Usami’s Salvation Testimony: https://liftedvision.org/2024/01/02/no-seed-too-small-to-sow-osumes-salvation-testimony/ ) I ran into Usami-san again yesterday and he was
There is so much to contend with concerning Spiritual Warfare in Nishinari. Besides hosting the largest Red Light District in all of Osaka and also the largest homeless population bound by drug and alcohol addiction, there is also an overshadowing and looming presence over all of it; false idol worship. Today as I was sent
Greetings Friends, Family and Followers of Christ, It’s been an amazing and fruitful 2 years in Osaka, Japan!!! Miracles, salvations and great impacts have been made and continue on as the church family of Jesus Christ grows here! I have great news to report but much more work is needed here in this desolate place.
-John 16 :33 KJV- “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” Jesus spoke these words to the disciples at the Last Supper. He admonished them to be encouraged, motivated, and inspired; despite
Today, I had the pleasure of speaking to a homeless man about Jesus! When I first saw him, he was laying down on the ground, with no belongings, looking feeble and burnt from the sun. I asked him if he was ok and he said, “ok.” However, the Lord impressed Him upon my heart, so
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