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June 2009 Blog Posts (11)

The Classes Are About To Begin

I signed up for 5 classes, which I need to take or I won't be able to finish the study in 3 years. The classes are;

-Theology I

-New Testament I

-Old Testament I

-Foundation of Christian Counseling

-Nature of Personhood

I'm excited to study God's Words professionaly and counseling, which I'm very interested in; although many Filippinos find them too much. Well, I love research. Also, as an international students, I am required to take 4-5 classes by the… Continue

Added by halka on June 27, 2009 at 12:00am — 1 Comment

I am sorry Mamie san

Dear Mamie san:
My sincere apologies. My entries on the Forum page bumped you to page 2 and people have to click the 2 to find you. Please don't forget about Mamie sans invitation to introduce yourself to us. Her note is on page 2 of the Forum.
God bless you all
Gordon

Added by Gordon Tippett on June 23, 2009 at 8:44am — No Comments

Forum

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

Please check out my message in the Forum section. I believe God has given us a way to reach the lost in Japan in a way they can relate to and a way that takes them from where they are at to Jesus. I pray we can raise up evangelism teams to do street witnessing with Christians who are prepared to know what to say and who have confidence from their knowledge and wisdom in handling the Gospel message to overcome their fear of witnessing.

God bless… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on June 22, 2009 at 11:29pm — No Comments

Confession

I miss you Japan a lot. I miss my family, church, friends, and our puppy, more than I expected. Especially, when I'm alone in my room, the quietness speaks to me, "You are alone." I confess that I cried when I went to bed last night. I told God, "Lord, I'm lonely. I even feel I want to give up already, although I don't want to rationally. Help me! Confirm once again that You are the One Who called me here."

However, I woke up somehow feeling better. My face was just normal, no facial… Continue

Added by halka on June 19, 2009 at 2:04am — 7 Comments

Kyoto, my hometown

Kyoto is the city I spent the first 18 years of my life.

It's a beautiful city, although I grew up hating it.

By God's grace, I've overcome the bitterness and now His love fills me when I think of Kyoto.

So I'm writing this as a testimony : )

There is so much discrimination against the outsiders in Kyoto.

In Kyoto, to be considered as a local, you have to be at least the 8th generation.

Hope it makes sense. It meanse your great great great great great… Continue

Added by Mami Ghone on June 16, 2009 at 10:39pm — 4 Comments

halka's blog

I just opened my blog. I'll keep you updated on this site, but visit my blog, too.

http://thyme-in-the-lord.blogspot.com/

Added by halka on June 15, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Strange feelings...

Today I received so many different news.

Happy ones and sad ones.

Me and my housemate, who is a sister in Christ, sometimes say that God must be so busy feeling sad and happy at the same time with different people.

I'm seeing good side and bad side of the world and had this beautiful revelation today that

He sees everything that's happening in the world. It is Him who rejoice the most for the happy ones, and it is also Him who grieves the most to the… Continue

Added by Mami Ghone on June 11, 2009 at 5:52pm — 1 Comment

Please Pray with Us

Dear JPL Brethren,

I just want to covet your prayers for the family of Perseveranda So who died in a terrorist attack in Pakistan. She was serving as chief of education for UNICEF when terrorists bombed the Pearl Continental Hotel where she was temporarily staying in Peshawar, Pakistan last Tuesday (9 June). Percy, as she was known to her colleagues, family and friends, is one of the three daughters of Ernesto and Cora So, members of the church I used to pastor in the Philippines.… Continue

Added by Joseph Ricohermoso on June 11, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Blessings!

Japan Prayer Link has been such a blessing to me.

It's so encouraging to know different ones serving for the nation.

I struggled so much living in Kyoto, although I grew up there.

What more if I were a foreigner...?!

I just admire pastor joseph and the family, and the different ones serving in Japan.

You are really amazing!

Pray that you will be blessed so much by Jesus!

I am preparing for my two months trip to Japan in December. I cannot… Continue

Added by Mami Ghone on June 6, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Very Uplifting

Dear Joanne:
Your praise report was a real blessing and pick me up. Thank you. It's been a long day in the house and I was getting a bit weary. You gave me a refreshing wind.
God bless
Gordon

Added by Gordon Tippett on June 2, 2009 at 8:06pm — 2 Comments

Remembering the Past, Thanking God for the Present

The night was young but I decided to rest early. While lying down on my bed and reflecting on my day, the lyrics of the song “My Tribute” rang in my ears:

“How can I say thanks for the things, you’ve done for me,

Things so undeserved, yet You gave to prove your love for me.

The voices of a million angels, could not express my gratitude.

All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee.

To God be the glory, for the things He has done.”

I… Continue

Added by Jo Ann Ricohermoso on June 2, 2009 at 1:50am — 3 Comments