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To God Alone Be the Glory
I had the incredible privilege of returning to America after 2 years of being on the mission field here in Japan! After 11 planes, 2 buses, 3 roadtrips, and over countless trains and subways rides; by the grace of God, He accomplished so very much during my two month furlough in America!!! I’ve truly never…
Welcome back to Part III of the series we have been taking a look at together: The Difference Between Liking and Loving! In this last part of our series, we will discover the final difference between the acts of liking and truly loving! Let’s dive right in! -Colossians 3:14 NIV-“And over all these virtues put on love,…
With just 5 days until I embark on my 2 month trip back to America, I’ve been very excited, grateful and very much looking forward to all that God will do! God has called me to many speaking engagements across 5 different states and at over 8 different churches, therefore, I’ve been getting prepared and…
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…
Greetings Friends and Family of the faith, I have a personal update today: For the past few weeks, I have been very busy, intensely preparing for my visit home to America after two long years, in order to share this mission with various churches, mission organizations, other independent ministries and to be a part of…
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!…
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…
Have you ever studied the core beliefs of Buddhism? Buddhism is actually the second largest religion in Japan and is heavily practiced here every day. Being first introduced to Japan around 550 AD from the Korean kingdom of Baekje, it has become deeply rooted in all aspects of their society. The ultimate goal of all Buddhist…
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…
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…
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