Tagged: New Voices
Regular Article written by a missionary who has been in Japan less than five years.
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
Lessons from the good soil
How waiting to enter Japan prepared me for ministry in a long-suffering society
Missionary, you are called to weakness
We often come to the mission field with high expectations, but we forget that God’s view of us is different
Mobilizing Japanese lay workers
Training and sending Japanese believers to make disciples among their existing relational networks has been producing encouraging results
Overcoming the first of many challenges
How a statement by a veteran missionary is reflected in my life
Open our hearts
A new resident of Japan shares personal insight into dealing with culture shock and discouragement, gained from "lectio divina", a spiritual practice of reading Scripture
God’s grace is sufficient
Starting life in a new culture can feel disempowering, but that can be a good thing if it causes us to rely on God more
From short-term trips to long-term commitment
God used the love and prayers of two men to transform me into wanting to serve long-term in Japan
Spiritual warfare in Japan
While the spiritual battle is less obvious in Japan than other countries, it is just as real
Seeing the fingerprints of God in the everyday
Even while just learning the language, it's possible to catch glimpses of God's fingerprints in everyday things
God’s strength in our weakness
At my lowest point, God taught me to rely on him and the strength he provides
Friendships on the mission field
Friendships can be time consuming and hard work but they repay the effort
Follow me!
An injured hand and feelings of lost identity in Japan led to the discovery that true identity is found in following Jesus in the here and now
Being prepared to say yes, and no
New missionaries find themselves doing lots of preparation, but sometimes it all goes awry.
Adjustment Struggles
A sleepless night filled with nightmares, wet beds, and tears didn’t help our morning. We...
Only One First Term
I must have been emitting “I’m new here” vibes. With our 11-month-old in a carrier on my...
The Universal Language
It probably won’t be until the end of your second four-year term that you will...
Sick and Frustrated
We were prepared for many cultural differences when we moved to Japan. Our attitude was...