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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

PRAYER REQUIRED.

Hi fellow brothers and sisters.

I am not sure how loud this news is internationally, or even on Japanese media.

My mother and I are grieving for the increase of the people who commit suicide daily in Japan.

In December 2008, it was 83 people committing suicide everyday, just within Japan. It is a significant number and we must not overlook this.

However, this month, it has increased even more, and 100 people daily commit suicide.

I am not here to… Continue

Added by Mami Ghone on May 30, 2009 at 6:02am — 5 Comments

Be Encouraged

The Lord has placed on my heart to encourage you today. I do not know what you are facing or going through but there is one who knows all things and is with you in everything that you do. I pray that you are seeking God in all matters and I want you to know that friends, family, co-workers will come and go but He will not leave you nor forsake you.

So, as you go through your day today know that Jesus Christ is the way to the Father and that you can do ALL things through Christ who… Continue

Added by Pastor Tony Richards on May 29, 2009 at 12:33am — No Comments

Memorial Day

Psalm 116:15 (New King James Version) - "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints."

Several days ago, Gordon Tippett posted a eulogy for her friend Kathryn. I thought it's also appropriate to mention here some of those who passed away as a way to remember and honor them.

You probably have read the note I added entitled, "Prayer Alert!" It was originally sent by our sister in Canada, Susan Sanchez concerning Len, her… Continue

Added by Joseph Ricohermoso on May 26, 2009 at 12:23pm — 1 Comment

Microblogging

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

I was reading TIME magazine this morning May 25, but this mags/ paper dated June 1, 2009.(I guess, the Time Magazine has advance publication date). Anyway, The feature in page 33 is timing for what Pastor Joseph has done in this website.

It was titled," Why some pastors are turning to "Microblogging" to bring congregants closer to God and one another"? And Pastor Todd Hahn from NC said "If God leads you to continue this as form of worship,and… Continue

Added by Cecille on May 25, 2009 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Father's Amazing Wisdom

Dear Father's Children:

Have you ever been hurt by another person and could not get the sorrow and sick feeling in the pit of your stomach to go away? When crises like these hit us, the thoughts and feelings seem always to haunt our minds and won't go away? How can we be free of this?

Paul cried out these words in Romans 7:24-"Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? And then he exclaims in praise in verse 25: "Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on May 25, 2009 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

Blessings!

Let us pray for wisdom for ourselves, families, communities, and leaders in these last days. I plan to use this blog for information and education on the church and various ministries. Please write and let us begin our walk in Christ together. God Bless!

Pastor Tony

Added by Pastor Tony Richards on May 24, 2009 at 12:01am — No Comments

Flu Scare

KYOTO CITY, Friday (22 May 2009) - Government and school authorities here have declared a week-long holiday to minimize the spread of the new flu virus that was detected in a 10-year old boy. It is Kyoto's first reported case of the H1N1 virus.

It's rainy today and the kids are at home. The kids are excited to be home, but my wife and I are thinking to keep their days occupied, productive and fun. I already heard the word "bored" three hours after they wake up.:) Think of five more… Continue

Added by Joseph Ricohermoso on May 22, 2009 at 10:46am — No Comments

Reading blogs

Dear friends:

I was talking to a friend and asked him if he saw my blog Father's Amazing Grace. He said he only saw my second blog that I posted the same time. Because blogs stack one on top of the other with the latest on top it is easy to assume that only the top blog of the same person has not been read. Please don't miss the sharing blogs I believe the Holy Spirit is asking me to write. For all the blogs by everyone, we need to look at the time they were posted so we don't miss a blog… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on May 21, 2009 at 3:27pm — No Comments

Ministry update

Dear Japan Prayer link Partners,

Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

It is springtime here in Kobe! We have seen Japan at its best for about ten days of April...when cherry trees blossomed! Families got together under such beautiful scenery. After that, streets and rivers were filled with pink petals as they fall off! What a sight to see!

Family matters....We are together here as a family...with Yohan and Yael with us for their… Continue

Added by rony albaniel on May 21, 2009 at 2:02pm — 3 Comments

The Prayer Room

To God be the Glory! Praise the Lord for Good old days and Always!

I can still remember my College Days..studying Medical Technology and in Bible College at the same time.(That was late 80's and early 90's).

Yes, everyone has a hiding place, a quiet and peaceful place. Mine is the "Prayer Room". This particular Prayer room is not connected to the church building. It was connected to the Music building and from YFJ( Youth for Jesus) building in COP Bible College Building in… Continue

Added by Cecille on May 20, 2009 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

In Mourning

Dear Father's Children:

My counsellor, mentor, and friend went to be with Jesus last Friday morning in her sleep. There is a throne and many crowns in Heaven for this precious old saint who walked close to Jesus everyday and fasted and prayed regularly. Kathryn Creed and her late husband, Julian, were missionaries to Japan in the 1990s. She loved Japan and prayed for you all. I miss her much. We had conversations by phone every other day. She knew many of your names and loved to hear the… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on May 19, 2009 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Father's Amazing Grace

Dear Father's Children:

Neil T. Anderson, author of The Bondage Breakers, said that our feelings follow our thoughts. If I wake up in the morning knowing that I am going to lose my job that day I will feel sad and worried. However, if I wake up knowing that I am going to get a raise, I will feel happy. Therefore, if we control our thoughts, we can manage our emotions. Now there are times of course when this is more difficult like when you lose a loved one; however, in our normal lives of… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on May 19, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Hello

Hi,

I actually have another website where I blog regularly (reminiscing-all.blogspot.com). However most of my post are about my daily life as I walk with God to eternity. I will try to write what I think and feel about Japan as I starts praying for Japan.

As an introduction, once I prayed and asked God for a place where I should go for a mission trip (without mentioning if it should be a short, mid or long term mission… Continue

Added by Antonius Silaen on May 17, 2009 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Regaining Momentum

"To God be the glory for the things He has done!"

This year, my family will mark our 8th year of ministry in Japan and our third year in Kyoto City. Time flies so fast indeed.

Our ministry is getting extended since we received our new missionary visa last Wednesday (May 13th), on the same date as my spiritual birthday. Speaking of my spiritual birthday (being born again), I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ through the Vacation Bible School (VBS) that I attended in my… Continue

Added by Joseph Ricohermoso on May 16, 2009 at 12:00am — No Comments

Thank you

Dear Father's children:

I want to give a praise report to Father and thank you my friends. Father has supplied me with so many Japanese teachers it is difficult to keep count. I know that most of my difficulty in adjusting to Japan has been not knowing the language. But God is faithful to supply so many beautiful people that want to help. I want to say a special thank you to Naoko san for the hours that she worked with me. She has such a heart to help with God's work. Also, thank you to… Continue

Added by Gordon Tippett on May 8, 2009 at 5:39am — No Comments