As we approach Spring again, rice farmers across Japan are once again preparing their paddies to plant a new crop soon. Springtime and harvest. Just a few months ago, it was that time when rice paddies turn bright and golden yellow, signaling they’re ready for harvest. The process began back in the spring. Before planting, the land was tilled, and the soil and seedlings were prepared. The seedlings were then meticulously planted, and the paddies subsequently flooded with water...
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN Hiroshi and Maki Tanaka were like many other couples. In public they looked warm and loving but at home it was a different story. They hardly ever talked. When they did, they argued. And when they started arguing, they couldn't stop.
In 2012 they began visiting Glory Church in Yokohama. Very quickly Pastor Koyama realized the...
"Who cares for me?"After a difficult day or season of ministry, those of us who serve congregations have probably asked that question more than once. Globally, who cares for pastors? Responsible answers to these questions are what can help leaders be faithful, fruitful and finish well. Ultimately, we must care for ourselves, respond to God's...
A disaster strikes. People help. The helpers leave. Then, the rebuilding begins.
Camp Morigo first opened in 1960. Owned and operated by Oasis Chapel (located in the Sendai region of northeast Japan), Camp Morigo served as a full-service Christian camp for decades. Then, the Triple Disaster struck March 11, 2011—the earthquake, tsunami, and...
How do you comfort people trapped in a refugee existence? How about old-fashioned African-American gospel music—in Japan!
It’s been over three years since the triple disaster struck Japan on March 11, 2011. A massive earthquake, devastating tsunami, and nuclear-plant meltdown killed thousands, wiped...
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