Issue: Spring 2020

Behind the Scenes

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Ruth Ester Waehrer

“You are the God who sees me”

Let’s not forget the people who support us as we work in Japan

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Wendy Marshall

Prayer letter critique

Are there gaps in what you tell your prayer supporters?

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Simon Pleasants

Using the Japanese Bible devotionally

Incorporating the Japanese Bible into your devotions can be beneficial for both language learning and hearing God speak

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Eileen Nielsen

Theology of suffering in missions

Historically, missionaries’ stories have inspired us. Our missionary heroes seemed to have had the ability...

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Ken Reddington

Praying in context

“The devil is not terribly frightened of our human efforts and credentials. But he knows his kingdom will be damaged when we begin to lift up our hearts to God.” Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacl

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Andy Rodriquez

Church planting is alive and well

The 2019 CPI conference was the largest gathering yet

Regular Article

Spring 2020 Daniel Speer

Pressing on through suffering

We are never sure when suffering and great difficulty are just around the corner, yet we have a sure hope in Jesus that cannot be taken away

General Article

Spring 2020 Ruth Gilmore Ingulsrud

Surprised by JOEE

God gives the grace we need to meet new challenges

General Article

Spring 2020 Roger W. Lowther

Spreading the light of God’s presence

Let’s pray that just as the Olympic torch will pass through Japan, God’s presence will be felt in this land

Feature Article

Spring 2020 Judith Ricken

Help with a visa extension

How unseen office work is a great blessing