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  • Be Strong and Courageous: The Scary Call to Walk By Faith, Not By Sight

    “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, CSB) ~ It’s a misconception that Christians are supposed to be perfectly “good” or “fixed” once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior. Of course, we are…

  • Love, Not Hate: Reflections On Election Week 2020

    It’s November 8th, 2020, and there’s a new President and Vice President-Elect: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. It is no secret that I do not support Trump or the behavior that his leadership has encouraged among his followers. His presidency has stirred up the racism, fear, and hatred that has existed in the U.S. for…

  • First Sunday at Shukugawa
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    First Sunday at Shukugawa

    After arriving in Japan on a Saturday, I hit the ground running at my new church on Sunday. I learned that Sundays at Shukugawa are pretty…how can I say…intense. They’re intense. But I think they’re intense in the best way possible. But first, let me give you a little background information. A Typical Sunday at…