God
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Perhaps you’re unfamiliar, but sado is the Japanese word referring to the traditional Japanese “tea ceremony.” I had the privilege of participating in a tea ceremony event at my church this year, and was also invited to give a Bible message. But how on earth do I connect a traditional, originally Zen Buddhist ceremony to…
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Being bilingual is great! But it’s not without its challenges. I go through these seasons when my Japanese language abilities are really working. Like, smooth as butter. But I also have phases where I feel like my Japanese is just garbage. I can’t articulate what I want to say well, or I just have frequent…
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There’s nothing more natural to me than talking about anime in my living room with my roommate, Rei. That’s basically what happened when I recorded this episode. But go ahead and listen to episode 5 for our interesting commentary on the anime, Demon Slayer. We talk about demons, our favorite (and not so favorite) characters,…
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So what is all the hype about the game, Wordle? Why is it so popular among English speakers? What about The New York Times‘ acquisition of the game? And how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected people’s sense of community and loneliness? I decided to do a little research on my own regarding Wordle and its…
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As an English teacher living in Japan, it’s rather commonplace to discuss the differences in communication styles between the U.S. and Japan. And let me tell you, there are many. But, I feel like most of my students (and fellow teachers) talk about these differences as if one is better than the other. So, in…
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During my winter vacation, I got to go on a few outdoor adventures. I went on a short day trip to Lake Biwa in Shiga prefecture with my friend Yuko, and I got to try outdoor bouldering for the FIRST TIME. It was so scary, but also a bit enlightening, I think. In this episode,…
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This past week has been filled with all sorts of feelings regarding George Floyd, protests, police violence, and the strength of the community in Minneapolis. This death has felt especially close to me. I used to live just north of that Target and Cub Foods, and I often went to the stores along Lake Street…
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A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. 1 LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” 3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I…
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Hello, friends! It has been a while, hasn’t it? For the last few weeks, I’ve been on summer break from teaching. I’ve been doing my best to rest, and get a little adventuring in while I’m at it. And that brings me to the topic at hand: Bangkok. I had the privilege of traveling to…