Category: Regular Article
Recurring “column” on a specific topic.
Embrace AI, but don’t jettison language learning
Despite AI promising to overcome the language barrier very soon, there are still reasons to study Japanese
Weapons of mass distraction
“But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word” (Acts 6:4 NASB)
Finding stories
We’ve all been there: a situation where someone is telling a story that somehow misses...
Traces of Christianity in Japanese novels
Three recent reads reveal Christian overtones and biblical quotations
Glorious victories, related dangers
Our basic identity and worth are not the triumph of our efforts. They are the free gift of God.
Writing that stands on its own
It’s important to do our best to ensure what we write is not misunderstood by our readers
Taking a lower place: language learning and discipleship
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.” 1 Peter 5:6 ESV
Book reviews for Winter 2024
Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation Collin Hansen (Zondervan, 2023) 320 pp. How was...
The value of reflection
In the midst of the busyness of life, take time to experience the blessings of being still before the Lord
The collectivist nature of sin and the gospel
In Japan, the repercussions of infringing on social norms often extend further than the individual who committed them
The power of prayer
“The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” (James 5:16b NASB 1995)
Church planter: embrace your inner manager
This very plain but important role from the world of business can teach us some truths about leading teams
Effective prayer
When prayer fades out, power fades out. We are as spiritual as we are prayerful; no more, no less. E. Stanley Jones1
Stories communicate our message
People love a good story; we can use that to show them the needs in Japan
Book reviews for Summer 2023
Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church Michael J. Kruger (Zondervan,...