Spreading Christians Out

Just heard a great quote on a podcast this AM. I am not sure who said it as the speaker was quoting someone else, but it seems so true.

Christians can be like manure sometimes. When they stick together too much, they can start to stink. But when you spread them out, things start to grow.

The New Year Begins- Tokyo, Seoul

It seems every 1 January the retailers have a zillion sales going on.  This pic of H&M at ShinMisato’s Lalaport was no exception.  The difference was there were so many Brazilians in the store you though you were in San Paulo.

We had a wonderful year in
2010. We are very excited about 2011. Buckle up!

Running With Champions

I have said a lot “If you want to be a champion, you have to run with the champions.” Well, I saw that in action in my first Gold’s Gym experience. Never been to this franchise until this week. I noticed a lot of buff little Japanese guys at this gym as opposed to the other clubs I have visited. The serious lifters seem to congregate together here.

One thing I did notice is you can’t use a gym as an escape. You still have to make time to get into God’s presence and work hard in life as well.

“Get that exercise and get back to work” is probably a good model.

Broadcasting Jesus on the streets

Every year we see people on the streets in Ginza or Shibuya. I am glad to see their willingness to tell people but I am wondering about the effectiveness of it.

What do you think? Is this an effective way to bring people to the Messiah Jesus?

Run on the banks in Tokyo!

Here we are at Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Bank in Ginza (did we get the whole name right?).

Why is there always a rush on the banks to get cash before New Years in Japan?

Todays Faithbuilder 20 Dec

As the road warrior minister, I end up doing a lot of work on the fly. Yesterday, I wrote our daily Faith Builder from this office with a view looking North over Tokyo Station. Great view here.