Our lives in pictures

God is with us always! I love this little plate a dear friend made for me with her pottery instructor. The character "tomo" is used in the word "friend." To me the character looks like I'm cuddling up under God's arms wrapped around me. It's a wonderful thing to have Jesus as my friend. He never ever leaves us!


A few weeks ago I saw this sight outside our living room window. It's challenging for my husband and me to live with his disabilities, but there are so many bright spots in our lives–our son's engagement to a lovely young lady we love, the opportunity to share lessons I've learned about God's character at a ladies' retreat Feb.7-9, a successful Arts and Skills Day Feb. 19 for homeschooling families, encouraging interactions with those we seek to share our lives and the gospel, etc.


I am privileged to work with some amazing kids. In this picture you see us preparing lunches for the homeless downtown. I'd venture to say that I was as blessed by their earnestness as the people were happy to receive the food.

What draws people to church?

Yesterday after Bible study in our home, my friend stayed for lunch. We talked about questions Japanese have about attending church. Is it okay to attend if I'm not a Christian? How much do I have to pay the church? If I go once, does it obligate me to go forever? People have many misconceptions about what it means to attend a service.

Folks come for different reasons–curiosity, searching for acceptance, or thinking it will increase their chances of getting their child accepted in the Christian school where I work. I love it that God can draw people to Himself regardless of what their motives are in attending church or reading the Bible. My friend said, "At first I wanted to know about God. I ended up believing and now I want to tell everyone."

The people in our circle of influence are at all different stages in their walk with Christ. We are just so pleased God allows us to be a part of the process of recommending walking with Jesus.

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