God covers our nakedness
The Old Testament contains powerful imagery for communicating the gospel in a shame culture
Freedom from shame before the dead
“They could not bear the shame of letting down the ancestors by discontinuing their Buddhist memorial services”
Saving faith is saving face
Seeing mankind’s condition in light of Japan’s shame culture is a bridge for communicating the gospel
A Japanese theologian’s perspective on suffering
Honor and shame in Kitamori’s Theology of the Pain of God
Jesus is our model in discipleship
Our cultural context influences how we minister, but our eyes should remain fixed on Christ
How to restore honour with the gospel
Three missionaries from Germany learned together about shame and how to preach about it
How an acorn grew into an oak
The Holy Spirit leads us to divine appointments for friendship and faith-sharing
Practical ministry in honour–shame cultures
Introducing a helpful book about ministry outside of Western cultures
Book reviews for Autumn 2022
No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions / Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God / Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God
Concrete language
Using concepts that can be examined with our senses makes our writing easier to understand
Your wish is my command
“If your day is hemmed in with prayer, it is less likely to come unraveled.” — Cynthia Lewis1
Even in the harsh desert, a sense of peace can grow
“If I didn’t believe in God, I would be dead many times over,” shares Misako...
The sustainability of the church—despite it all, churches must survive
Decreasing population, declining birthrate, an aging population, a society with high mortality—these truths have of...
Mobilizing workers through vision casting
Just like the gospel, vision needs to be passed on. But not just any vision—God’s vision!
The D House internship
Preparing future missionaries to thrive long-term in Japan through hands-on learning and exposure
