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So its been since Christmas that I have made a post... So I thought I would make another one...

But I am not sure what to right about... Recently things have been rather uneventful. Met a new friend, but otherwise not much else is new. God surely blesses us.

Its about a month and 3 or 4 days until the next semester... So I am doing Chucks to get ahead on it... So that is what I am doing haha...

 I have also been practicing my Japanese... But I have a horrible memory... So yeah, it is a fight...

I recently started playing some on the guitar... But to little avail, as I can't read all the Kanji... But there are two songs that I play that an American artist translated into English... haha... So I sing and play on the guitar two Japanese songs...

Kiseki by Greeeeen (キセキ）
and
島唄 by The Boom

I do the English versions of these done by Andrew W.K.
Kiseki
Shima Uta

But yeah, this has been my time recently. I hope I didn't bore you... Enjoy the songs haha...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Chuck Smith on Movies, Books, and TV

They are filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, spiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affections, implacable, unmerciful (Rom 1:29-31):

Sounds like the morning newspaper. We are surrounded. We see the inevitable consequences of man trying to rule God out of his life. We see it in our society in which we live, these very things, prevalent in our society.

Who, knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them (Rom 1:32).

Now you watch soap operas? Do you enjoying watching soap operas? Do you enjoy watching Dallas? Do you enjoy watching a murder mystery? Do you enjoy watching movies that have these X-rated features to them? If you enjoy watching these things, then are you not taking pleasure in those who do them? You see, you may go off very self righteously and say, "I never commit fornication. I have never murdered anybody, or I have never done this or that or the other." But Paul says, "Not only do they do them, but they take pleasure in those that do them." That is a person actually enjoys reading about it. Or a person enjoys watching it portrayed. Things that I wouldn't think about doing myself, but there is some kind of an excitement watching someone else do it. That is taking pleasure in those that do. Be careful, God help us. We are being bombarded on every side by Satan's wiles, seeking to snare us, draw us in. Because it is fascinating, it is interesting, "Oh, it is just life and I am just interested in life." Rationalize how you please. Be careful if you take pleasure in people who do these things, watching them do these things.

Chapter 2

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judges (Rom 2:1):

You see, I read this list and I say, "Oh, yes, it is horrible. My, I just don't know what we are going to do, the world is going so terrible, bad. Terrible that people would do those kind of things, terrible that people would live like that." Well, you are inexcusable O man whoever you are that judges.

for wherein you judge another, you are condemning yourself; for you that judge are doing the same things (Rom 2:1).

We have got to be careful of this judgment bit. Because if I have the capacity to judge someone else and say, "That is wrong, he should not be doing that." Then I am condemning myself, because I know it is wrong and if I do it, it is doubly wrong, because I know it is wrong because I said it was wrong. You know, it is amazing how horrible our sins look when someone else is doing them. Let someone else commit my sins, and I can get just all kind of righteous indignation. I can tell you why I did it, I can justify it. But it is horrible when someone else does it. It is terrible. Be careful, O man, whoever you are who judges, you are only condemning yourself because you are testifying to the fact that you know better, when you have done those things yourself.

Chuck Smith really challenged me with this... Am I pleased with the sins of others? Am I finding enjoyment in listening, watching, or acting sin? When I play games do I find the sin enacted in them enjoyable? In the movies I watch? In the books I read?

Take this warning from Chuck seriously... Don't brush it off as him being legalistic... Because Chuck didn't come up with idea... Paul did... And if Paul says that finding enjoyment in others sins is a sin... Then I would take that seriously... Please if you are a follower of The Way then follow... Don't drag your feet trying to bring the dirt with you... Remove those things in your life that aren't pleasing God... Don't fall into the trap of "oh Chuck is just legalistic..." Paul said it not Chuck... Take this warning seriously..

一人だけ。。。

Just yesterday I came back from an island called Tonaki Island. It is a small island, that is considered a historical preservation. But this island at the moment has only one Christian on it. His name is Izuru san, and he is the only Christian on the island.

We traveled to Tonaki this week for about three days. We had a Christmas party with Izuru, which was his first one. We worshiped together, fellowshipped, and spent time together. Altogether it was a blessed time. Tonaki is where my grandmother's old house is... So I went to go check that out and all that fun stuff...

This is the main road. It is one of the few roads with lights on it so its easy to find. The Church has a house on this road, in front of one of the few restaurants on Tonaki... I think there are like 3 or 4 of them haha...

Here is a picture from what I call the DoCoMo hill... Because this is the hill that has the cell phone companies' tower on it. DoCoMo is the company so its is dubbed the DoCoMo hill. My grandmother's house is somewhere in that village... Actually... All the houses are in that village...

So we spent some time on Tonaki. It was a good time of fellowship with Izuru san.

But now I am back in Oki (Didn't get sea sick either way praise the Lord)... And we have some random things planned. It is more like we were invited to spend Christmas (and the surrounding days) with many different people... So now our small group is going to have a lot of Christmas's...

Also it looks like I may have a job soon, so please pray as it is an early morning job... 4:30am - 12:30pm, or 10:00am - 6:00 pm... So please pray for all this...

This song has been on my mind a lot lately. Love it... Thought I would share it with everyone.

What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!

What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!

Have we trials and temptations?

Is there trouble anywhere?

We should never be discouraged—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?

Precious Savior, still our refuge—
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;

May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.

Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer—
Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.

“I fear the prayers of John Knox more than all the assembled armies of Europe.”

This was reportedly said by Mary, queen of the Scots. But she had a point. 

James 5:16 The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. (NLT)

I like this translation the best... It doesn't really follow the Greek, but I don't think that this is a blasphemous statement. Prayer is powerful and it results in God's will... In context the verse is talking about those who confess sin and are saved... So I am one using a bad translation of the verse, and I am using it out of context... But I still believe that this verse is true. Prayer is powerful, and it will bring out wonderful results.

A better translation of this verse might be something like this... (I am not a Greek scholar so don't take my word on it haha...)

The constant effort of the righteous to plea to God has the power to effect much...

Something like that... Here is the Greek structure / definitions (Thanks to Blue Letter Bible)

ἐνεργέω (energeo) -

1) to be operative, be at work, put forth power
        a) to work for one, aid one
2) to effect
3) to display one's activity, show one's self operative

δέησις (deesis) -
1) need, indigence, want, privation, penury
2) a seeking, asking, entreating, entreaty to God or to man

δίκαιος (dikiaos) -
1) righteous, observing divine laws
       a) in a wide sense, upright, righteous, virtuous, keeping the commands of God
            1) of those who seem to themselves to be righteous, who pride themselves to be righteous, who pride               themselves in their virtues, whether real or imagined
2) innocent, faultless, guiltless
3) used of him whose way of thinking, feeling, and acting is wholly conformed to the will of God, and who therefore needs no rectification in the heart or life
        a) only Christ truly
4) approved of or acceptable of God
        b) in a narrower sense, rendering to each his due and that in a judicial sense, passing just judgment on others, whether expressed in words or shown by the manner of dealing with them

ἰσχύω (ischyo) -
1) to be strong
       a) to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health
2) to have power
       a) to have power as shown by extraordinary deeds
1) to exert, wield power, to have strength to overcome
       b) to be a force, avail
       c) to be serviceable
       d) to be able, can

ἐνεργέω (energeo) -

1) to be operative, be at work, put forth power
        a) to work for one, aid one
2) to effect
3) to display one's activity, show one's self operative

πολύς (polys)
1) many, much, large

So yeah... Prayer is important... It helps us to do God's will...

With all this I have a few prayer requests...

I just today went and had a job interview... Please pray that if it is God's will that I could get this job.

If I don't get a job please pray that God will continue to increase my faith in Him.

If I do get the job please pray that God would strengthen me to work and do school.

Also pray that I would have continued peace this semester.

I am planning on trying to get out to Tonaki Island this week. God's provision and will for this.

Also please continue to pray for God's will concerning Korea and opportunity to minister there.

Thanks so much... 

How Many Chucks Can A Wood Chuck Chuck If A Wood Chuck Chuck; If A Wood Chuck Could Chuck Chucks?

7 A Week... Sorry Bible College joke.

Well my mind is being burnt out by an abundance of Chuck tracks. I really don't enjoy Chuck tracks, but Chuck does have some good things to say. For me its like watching re-runs over and over. A majority of what Chuck says is something I already know, but I do occasionally catch a different scene, or something I never noticed, or perhaps something has a different emphasis the second time I watch it.

So I have a bit of time during Chuck tracks as Chuck usually goes on at least one rant. So I decided might as well put pieces of a blog post together in these rants. So this post will be rather random, or it might not be, but I hope you enjoy reading it.

So randomness away

(These will be a collections of song lyrics that I am listening to, random quotes from Chuck that I like or that speak to me, and random thoughts I have that might be stirred from song lyrics or Chuck. So because my brain is fried your probably going to get the purest form of my thoughts... Have fun, I will apologize later.)

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He is wonderful... He is wonderful... - Dear Music by Showbread

It seems that anytime a city becomes a place of trade and commerce, it is known as a wicked evil city. Corinth was a port city that had much trade in it. But Corinthians were known to be the scum of the earth. It was said to live like a Corinthian meant that you were an immoral partier who had nothing better to do than get drunk, party, and break commandments. We can also see this with Nineveh, it was the capital of Assyria (I believe) and it was known also for its wickedness. Babylon was a mighty city that was filled with wealth. We can see this today even. With American cities such as Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, New York, Detroit, I am not too sure about any cities outside of America, but I wouldn't doubt the case is the same. It seems the more people you gather in one spot the worse your community gets. - My own thoughts.

We have a responsibility to witness to people, we don't have the responsibility to convert them. In fact, we have the inability to convert them. - Chuck Smith (Acts 18-19)

All my life I've searched for something. All my life I needed something. That somethings You. - Nothing More Than Light by Conspiracy of Thought

When Paul wrote the book of Romans he was in Corinth; and in the first few chapters he talks about the wickedness of man. He was simply describing the way people were around him. - Chuck Smith

Christmas is in 16 days (in Japan mind you). 

Fear only comes when we lose consciousness of the Lord. - Chuck Smith

When God tells us not to be afraid, chances are we are afraid. We don't need to be afraid though, because God is with us... Me..

Your love is deep, Your love is high, Your love is breaking boundaries of earth and sky. Your love is near, Your love is far, Your love reminds us broken people who we are. We're Yours, no greater love that this, than Your's. - Breaking Boundaries by Calling Out Closer

Ska is not dead... - Me

Don't be like Lot's wife...When running away from sin, don't look back at all. Don't look back because you miss sin, don't look back disgusted with sin, look only at Christ. The Lord forgot your sin, forget it yourself. The Lord hates sin, hate it yourself. Don't look back, only look at Christ. - Me

The Holy Spirit points us to Jesus Christ. - Chuck Smith

The greatest capacity that a man can be is a channel for the Spirit of God to flow. - Chuck Smith

Get out your concordance and go through the book of Acts. I am not going to do it for you, your getting lazy. - Chuck Smith

Sometimes the best lessons are object lessons. - Chuck Smith

Jesus, I'm calling out to You. Jesus, I am reaching out to You. - The Invitation by See The Light

Watch for those who emphasize what you can give to God, because the New Testament emphasizes what God has given to you. - Chuck Smith

Chances are if your pastor is telling you that God needs your help, than your in the wrong Church. - Me
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Well yeah, I am done with this... Haha hopefully something speaks to you... I just needed something to keep me sane for today.

God bless,
And to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and give you peace. To Him be wisdom, power, and glory forever.

Are you On-Tract?

Hey I thought I would share this site, because if you are in some random country, or visiting one... And you want to share the Gospel, but all you have are your English tracts... Chances are this site has a free Gospel message in the language of that country... Its got a pretty good list of languages...

www.On-Tract.com

So if you need a good Gospel presentation in some language you don't know... Here is a source of translation... I am not 100% sure on the accuracy of all the languages... But I know that the Japanese is correct haha... I had the Korean checked... But I was told that it needed to be changed a bit... So I am going to try to figure out how to fix that... But these would be a good resource for getting the Gospel out wherever you are.

In The Event Of A Fire, Use The Gospel

So things get hot in my life. It seems like everything is burning up. My foundations stand firm while the walls of my life seem to be breaking down. The fire of trials and temptations burn all around me and the walls of pride, self, and life are burning like an old barn house. Go figure I would be stuck in the middle of all of it.

I look towards the closet, a red object. A fire extinguisher? Sure enough the fire extinguisher is there. Its in easy reach. But I remembered that I left something back in my Idol room. I run, barely dodging the falling timber from the wooden ceilings. I get to the door and its shut. I have only a few moments before this building collapses, but I have to get that Idol back. I kick at the door, the flames making it easy to break through. Crackling of bursting wood catches me off guard and I flinch fearing to be hit, but by God's grace I wasn't.

So many Idols in this room, I go and reach for one a black backpack. I sling it onto my back the weight slowing me down. A board falls in front of me barely missing me. I exit the room, and look for that fire extinguisher. In the same place, I grab the fire extinguisher but have a problem. The Idol pack is heavy, I can't carry it without relieving the weight with my hands. I can't carry both the precious Idol and the life saving extinguisher.

Choices choices... I could save the Idol and perhaps use it to build a new house. It could gain me a lot. But what good is any of that if I lose my life in an attempt to keep it. I have to drop the Idol. So I make the decision and go to drop the Idol, but it drags me down to the floor, and I am burnt by the burning walls of pride. I can't get up on my own. What a mistake! To grab that Idol and try escaping with it. It only proved to be my death.

I struggle, trying to get the Idol off myself, but I can't do it. But then I remember, a friend of mine gave me something. I didn't think much of it when he gave it to me, but now it comes to mind. I reach into my left pocket. A small silver metallic object. A switchblade. The knife seemed so insignificant, I didn't think I would ever need one. I scoffed at him when he told me it would save my life one day. With it I was able to cut the Idol off of my back.

I grabbed the extinguisher, my only source of life. I began to fire at the flames. But the fire was huge. All that was left was to let the walls of pride, self and life burn down. But I didn't have to go down with it. The extinguisher helped me get to safety outside. I stood outside and watched the futile efforts of the fire department (the world) try to save that house. They sprayed it down with self confidence, self love, and prideful efforts. But I stood by and watched it burn. As I began to lose that house of self the fire chief placed his hand on my shoulder and said, 

"I'm sorry, its a shame, but we couldn't keep it up." 

To which I replied, 

"Let it burn, I've got a new one." 

He laughed and shook his head as he walked away.

I looked at the rubble. Charred walls, shattered glass, and nothing but a worthless pile. I kicked through the debris, nothing left but the foundation. For a moment I wondered what I would do. Left with nothing, but a firm foundation. Sure I could start to build, but on my own? I stood there and noticed a man on my debris. He was slowly sweeping things away. 

"Who are you?" I called out to Him

"I'm the Landlord, I laid this foundation."

"Oh, I'm sorry for the house." I meekly replied, not sure what to say.

"No worries I have been waiting for you to burn it down, it was such an eyesore."

I looked at Him sheepishly.

"You've been waiting for me to burn it down?"

"Well yes," he replied with a grin, "I can't build something new with that old mess there."

I looked at the pile of garbage, "You want to make something new?"

He smiled bigger, "And better. And now that there's nothing in the way."

I smiled at the stranger simply glad to have my life, "So whats this new house like?"

He looked up and then back at me, "Mine." He replied and continued sweeping.

I smiled, He smiled. Then a few more people arrived, and began to help with the debris.

"Who are these people?" I asked the man.

"Them? Oh these are people whose houses I've rebuilt. Many of them just like you. We all spend time together, help each other out, and those sort of things. Its really just a big family..." He smiled His warm smile again.

"Am I a part of this now?" I excitedly asked. I was worried though, so many good people how could I be like them? He probably didn't even want me there.
"Why of course!" He interrupted my thoughts. "If you weren't welcome I wouldn't have built this foundation. Now sit down and I'll build My house for you."

He continued to work on my broken house I tried to help, but with my burnt arms I could do nothing. He smiled and set me down and said,

"My work." and smiled and continued to work.

God is Great, and God is Good.

Just in case you forgot...

I would like to simply express my thankfulness to God. He has always been so good to me, and I have been so ungrateful many times. Too often do I pray to God like a spoiled child, begging for my way and whining about it. I have often been that lousy lazy son that non-chalantly throws things on my generous Father's shoulders, and expects Him to handle it while I sit by lazily and often He has complied with my request regardless.

Thousands of times I have loved things and others more than Him. I have been the rebellious son who walks out of the house against the will of his Father to go party with those I loved more.

I have a Father, who loves me so much that He will always do what is best for me.

I also have a friend in Jesus. Oh what a friend we have in Jesus. But I am such an unfaithful friend to Him. I call Him my best friend around one clique, and another I won't even bring Him up. I often make plans and promises to Him, but push Him aside when the cool guy, or the pretty girl asks me for my time. But He remains faithful. Its hard to understand sometimes, how someone can love someone so unfaithful. Too often have I ignored Jesus when He has tried to talk to me. I have rejected His call, deleted his text message without so much as reading it, and I tend to ignore His letters to me. But He still remains, He calls me all the time, always has some new letter for me. Such a faithful loving friend. Even though I seem to always push Him away He seems to continue to hold me up.

I have a friend, who loves me to death.

You know, I also have a counselor, or perhaps a mentor, perhaps a comforter, or a helper, or perhaps all of those. I really don't like the Words He has for me though. He often cuts down to the deepest parts of my heart and shows me that I am wrong. But I am grateful for Him. He has never led me astray, He always gives me the right advice. He helps me, it seems when I can't do something on my own He helps me. But you would think that I would be relying on Him. But that doesn't always seem to be the case. I like to do things on my own, my way. But so far my success rate has been 0%. He though, always gets it right. I have never received anything wrong from Him, and He has always been right about my wrongs. So you would think I would listen to Him more right? Wrong. But He still directs me, even though I don't always listen, gotta love His patience.

I have a Helper who keeps me going.

I may not do everything right, I may do stupid things. Some people may get mad at me, they may not like something I do. But I have these three, God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. And not matter what I do they will always be there for me. Too often I take advantage of God's love for me, I am like the son of a rich father. When a friend asks me, "So what are you going to do this or that?" I just say, "Nothing, my Dad will take care of it." And I too often have that attitude about things. I want to respect God and when asked I want to truly say, "Well I will work hard, and I will ask my Father to help me, can't do it without His help."

I have a problem, with forgetting that God is there for me. I have a problem, with remembering God knows what is best for me. I have a problem remembering that God is Great and God is Good.

So I want to remind myself that God is great. He made the stars, and keeps them in motion. He watches each and every atom as it floats through space. He numbers the sands and can tell you where every grain has moved to. He knows when a bird falls to the ground and dies. He hears that tree that fell in the woods when no one was around.

God is good. He knows the number of hairs on your head. He knows what you ate, even the things you didn't know you ate. He keeps your heart beating, your lungs breathing, your brain working. He made the splendor of the stars, the planets, nature, and He values us above it all. He loves each and every aspect of you. 

He loves you to death by the way.

Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks

Ohhhh sooooo bussssyyyyyy....

Its been a bit, but I need to update haha...

We recently had 2 Thanksgiving feasts, yes 2. We had one moved more towards the Japanese as they had the 23rd off. So we had a Thanksgiving meal for everyone. Then again on the 25th for the typical American holiday. There was plenty of good food, and we all fulfilled Matthew 15:37. But I think we had less leftovers.

We also had a Gospel message at both meals, and we had some come to faith and trust in Christ. So it was surely a time of thanks. So pray for those where the seed was planted.

Otherwise things are quiet in my life. Everyone is going to get ready to leave soon, only a few more weeks with my new friends. I will miss them a lot, I am also though looking forward to the new (and old) friends that God will bring next semester.

So please continue to pray that I will clearly see God's leading. Especially about what to do. I am working on getting a job here still, but God has provided for me until then. So praise Him for that.

Until next post.

Forget-Me-Not

Just got back from camping at Okuma (An airforce beach resort). It was a good time of "retreat" from the battle of everyday life. Pastor Rich Rose from Fuuchu came and spoke to us. Such an good time of encouragement. But while I was there God spoke to me, through the messages, and through the extra time of prayer from lack of sleep haha. But I hmmm, dunno know how to explain haha... But God confirmed the vision of ministry for me while out there... So now story time haha...

When I came out my first semester I had no idea what I wanted to do in ministry. I actually wasn't planning on going into the ministry in my first semester. I simply came to check out the Bible College. My idea was to come, stay a semester; and if I liked it go home, make some money and come back for my second. I had no heart for Japan, or Asia really. I loved Okinawa, and the people, but I never thought of it as my ministry. I was enjoying it out here, and then a change came... We went to Korea on a short missions trip. This trip hit me pretty good concerning ministry. I loved it there. I enjoyed being with the people, encouraging them, and serving them. This is when God really placed a place on my heart for ministry. My ideas changed, and I was like, "Forget Okinawa, I want to go to Korea." haha... But God changed me again, because I was so focused on Korea that I wasn't focusing on Japan. So to back up a bit... I was focused more on Korea and all that, than Okinawa and from the missions trip time until after New Years God was working on me. I did more ministry with the Bible College, and began to love ministry more, but what brought me back to Okinawa was after semester I spent all the break with my family. I began to have a larger burden for my Okinawan family and for the Okinawans.

So God really brought me out and when I was supposed to leave I was convinced to stay for my second semester. During my second semester God really built a love for the Okinawan's and for ministry. I was able to learn more also. This was a time of growth in ministry and love of Japan. Korea was really a back thought for me, and I could now determine to focus on my ministry in Okinawa. So again I stayed in Okinawa, this time for the summer, and during this time God really brought me close to Japan.

During the Summer of Service God brought my heart closer to ministry. I at this time was close to ministry, but I got to see others on fire for ministry also. I was really encouraged by my friends and their love for ministry so it helped me appreciate the joys in ministry more to see others in it. I also grew in my love for Japan. God began to show me that He wanted me to minister in Japan and to be a servant to those in the Church and a messenger to those around. But I did not feel the same about Korea. In fact at this point I forgot about Korea completely.

But then third semester rolled around, and a few things changed for me. I was rather confused to where God wanted me, as home looked like an option and it seemed like God wanted me to go home. All the signs were pointing that way. I missed my family, I saw benefits in going home, and it seemed that God wanted me to go that way. But I kept praying and I could not feel a peace about it. I would pray and things just didn't seem right. I wanted to go home, but I felt God wanted me to stay. So I kept telling myself that God  wanted me to go home, I convinced myself of this even though I felt differently. But I could not keep things that way, and I decided to go with the direction God was leading me. So I decided to be a "missionary" here in Japan, and a student. So I was going to stay for my third, and possibly my fourth. But something unexpected happened for me, and God during my third semester brought back my love for Korea. I had completely forgotten about Korea, but God brought two Korean guys. I was reminded of the love that I had for Korea. Speaking to them, and to the students (who talk a lot more than second semester) about Korea reminded me completely. I completely forgot, and God brought Korea back to me in a way.

But this didn't mean I felt called to Korea. I was just like, "Oh cool, I forgot of the love I had for Korea, and the fact I wanted to go back there." For me it was more of a happy memory during this time. But then the camping trip came around. Through pastor Rich's messages though I felt that call again to ministry in Korea. The thing that he said that made me feel this way was when he talked about sticking or remaining faithful to God's call. God gave me a desire to minister in Korea, and I simply thought, "Oh no way I could ever do that, I would love to... But I am in Okinawa." But I need to remain faithful to that call. Rich also said that we need to step out in faith. God gave me desire to serve there, and I felt called to return, I need to step out in faith and continue to pray about Korea.

But I cam to the conclusion, that I know God wants me to stay in Okinawa, but I believe that He wants me to minister in Korea also. I want to stay in Okinawa, and I am not sure how I would minister in Korea also. But I know that God wants me to also minister in Korea. So I will continue to minister in Okinawa, but I feel that I should not forget about Korea, and be ready to minister there also.

So what does this mean for me? I am wanting to establish myself completely in Okinawa. I want to be a full resident here. Living here and all that jazz. But I am also planning on preparing to minister in Korea. Learning the language, and working on perhaps trying to make more trips there. But one step at a time, and I am in Bible college now, and its all in God's sovereign hands.

So please pray for me in this.

ありがとございます

Landslide

So not much to update right now. Just continuing in school work, and the such. We are supposed to be taking a break for a camping trip soon, so that should be a good break. 

Sooooo since there is not much I can update about myself I would like to recommended a band for everyone to listen to haha.

Seven Places - Such a God glorifying band.

Landslide

The lyrics to this song, Landslide

I feel crazy, hope is hazy right now
But I won't freak out, I won't freak out at the
Sound of the Landslide inside, fear wants to
Take my peace of mind, won't run, won't hide
I will lift my hands up high
In my trouble I have doubled my prayers
Because I need them, I need them like I need
The air landslide inside, fear wants to
Take my peace of mind, won't run, won't hide
I will lift my hands up high
Here's to the Name above all names
I will trust you Jesus, I'll be brave
I will live my life day by day
Because You're the only Truth, the only Way out
Of this landslilde inside, fear wants to
Take my peace of mind, won't run, won't hide
I will lift my hands up high
Here's to the Name above all names
Here's to the only one who saves
I will trust you Jesus, I'll be brave

Here's another great song

Holes in His Hands

You said your days were over
That the sun would never shine again
From glory days, to wicked ways
You've lost your forgiveness of sin
You walk through your desert
Wondering why and what you've become
You said you've slipped through the fingers
Of the hands of God

[Chorus:]
You've fallen out of His hands
Or atleast that's what you said
The truth is not that the truth is this
The only way to esacape
The Lord is if you crawl
Through the holes in His hands.

I ran away I did not lead you say in the darkness you stand
But you are not forgotten, you're in His mighty hands
Now turn aside and see this sight, a flame that does not consume
To show you that He's called your name
You're one of His chosen few

[Chorus]

Come closer, come closer now to Him
Come closer, come closer
His name is I am that I am
You said your days were over
That the Son would never use you again
But by one man's disobedience
Came One who's conquered your sin

[Chorus]

And last one I'd like to share is the first song I heard by them,

Even When

This week, I prayed, one time
My phone, it rang, I put You on the other line
And now my thoughts they drift around
My knees remain unacquainted with the ground
Unless my faith is put to the test and I am forced to bow
Although I'm in this flesh it doesn't mean You shouldn't have the best
from me, from me

[Chorus:]
Even when my eyes are dry
even when my soul is tired
even when my hands are heavy, I will lift them up to Yu
It's not about how I feel, oh Lord I am here for Yu
I exist for you

I close my eyes but all I see
Is a background of black, bouncy squiggly lines
And this week's mistakes coming back to mind but
I will lift my voice and make a joyful sound
Forget about me, I only get me down
Although I cannot see it doesn't mean I shouldn't sing to You, to You

[Chorus]

You've given me Your life and have held mine together yet I find
Excuses to slouch in my pew
But when glory divine
Is sitting in my very presence, the least that I can do
Is give my all to You, give my all to You

[Chorus]

Long Time and No Post

So its been a bit since I've posted. Basically I have been lacking in material to write on. Things have been typical here, work, ministry, work, and the such. So I figure I will write just another thing that God has shown me.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Love is patient and kind; Love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.

So Love... A touching subject in many ways. But this is not in Greek the form of Love we typically think of. We tend to think of Love as that ooshy gooshy feeling that couples feel. I'd hate to break it to everyone but that is not Love by any means. That is attraction, and shouldn't substitute Love. The Love in this verse is the Greek word Agape.

Jesus uses this word agape is in this verse, John 13:35

"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have Love for one another."

Also here in John 15:9 Jesus uses it

"As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my Love."

Now there are plenty of other examples of what this Love is, but I think these two suffice for now.  But this Love is the kind of Love is meant to be the kind that Christians share with each other. It is how God loves us. So what characterizes how we are to Love each other? What is this Love supposed to look like? This is what Paul tells us in Corinthians.

We need to be patient. Our Love is to be patient. What is this exactly though? What is it to be patient? This is to have a long spirit, to not lose heart, to be slow to anger, and to endure. Our Love is to be patient.

Second it is kind. Our Love is to show kindness, and it to be mild and gentle.

Third it does not envy. It does not desire the things that are not its own or things that it cannot have

Fourth our Love does not boast. Our Love does not place ourselves above others, or looks little on others. It does not try to make us better than them.

It is not arrogant or rude. Our Love for one another will not treat someone lower than they are, and it will not be rude. But our Love will encourage and lift others up, and will treat them with kind politeness.

It does not insist on its own way. Our Love will not try to have everything my way or the highway, but will humbly submit to others ideas.

Our Love is not irritable, or resentful. Our love does not bring up the past. The Greek word literally means to think about. Our Love will not think about the wrong someone else has done, but it will forgive them and restore things to what they were.

Love does not rejoice in wrong doing. It does not praise the wicked, and it will correct wrong.

Love will rejoice though in the Truth. It will rejoice in the Truth, whether it hurts, whether it stings, it will rejoice in the Truth.

Because Love bears all things, it believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love will bear all things. We are told to bear one another's burdens. We are to help others with problems. Love is persuaded, convinced, and believed in all things. Love is not suspicious of someones story when they need help. Love is not suspicious when someone apologizes. Love does not doubt, but believes. Love hopes all things. Love does not die under suffering, but hopes for Christ's salvation and in God's plan. It hopes that all things will be right and according to God's will. Love then endures all things. It remains, this is the meaning of endure. Love does not die at the first sign of loss, but always remains when troubles come. It will not run and hide, but will remain. No matter what happens to it Love will remain.

Then lastly Love never ends. It remains even until the end of time. We will not be prophesying in Heaven, we will not speak in tongues, we will not have knowledge (when everyone knows everything, there is no knowledge), we will not evangelize, we will not sin, we will not hurt, we will not marry, we will not cry, we will not have a lot of things, but we will always Love in Heaven. It will never pass away.

There are a few things that I can think of that will never pass away. First communion with God will never pass away, second God's word will never pass away, and third Love will not pass away. We should take advantage of these eternal things and use them on earth as much as possible. We are told to Love one another. 

Does your Love look like 1 Corinthians 13?

Blessed

So I forgot to mention, but God blessed all of us students the other day.

A clothing store happened to go out of business, and they couldn't sell the clothes. So they gave all the clothes to a nearby Church. That Church contacted us and gave us all the clothes we wanted. But these are no cheap clothes. Sean John, Avirex, American Eagle, Amberchrombie & Fitch (Or however you spell that.) and many expensive brands. So we were able to grab many expensive clothes. (One pair of jeans was priced 880$ o.0)

Now most of the clothes were huge on me mostly 34 jean size, and XL+ shirts... But I was able to grab a good amount of shirts... There were some good pickings. So I was blessed with some expensive clothing. I feel weird wearing it though, because now I feel like I have tons of money. But praise God for providing and providing way more than I needed.

Its November By The Way

Yup its November and I haven't updated my blog in a while. So to remain faithful to my blog I will post something new.

Recently I have been doing midterms. The whole week has been crazy haha, because I had to pour my heart out studying, and I don't like that. But I survived midterms, and I believe that I have done well. Not sure yet though...

In earlier news, I have dyed my hair blonde. Scary... I plan on posting pictures soon, but I don't have a camera, and I don't want to get one until I can get a nice one... So maybe I will steal one off of Facebook and post it on here.

But otherwise things have been uneventful in Okinawa. So until next time, good night New York.

Use Rogaine For Thicker Hair, And For Thinner Hair Get A Haircut

Well unofficially this blog is about me, and what I do... So I figured that I would mention something about me once, and that is a couple days ago I had my hair thinned out. My hair had gotten somewhat long, and my hair is thick. So I had it thinned out... Now I am not sure, but this is my hair this morning haha. It was raining and it was windy... But I style it like this anyways. So make fun of me or love it, but this is me, with a little rain and wind :P The rain and wind messed it up a bit haha... And I can't fix it by looking at the webcam. haha... So this is one of my first posts almost completely about me.

Taken on a cheap webcam while talking to my brother haha...

Curiosity Killed The Cat, But Curiosity Helps The Man

So you may wonder, "What on earth is that supposed to mean?" Well it would help if I knew the answer... Good thing its my own thought.

According to Wikipedia (Best Source Ever) the phrase is this,

Curiosity killed the cat is a proverb used to warn against being too curious lest one come to harm.

So there you have that side, but how does it help man?

Well if man weren't curious and experimented how would we ever have found out that we can eat chickens? Or who was the first one to pick a mushroom and eat it to find out if it was edible? How about this one, what maniac decided to boil a snail? When did someone figure out that potatoes fried in oil would taste good? Who was the poor guy who found out what a laxative was? The list could go on and on and on... But most of man's strange curiosities have led us to very interesting and helpful discoveries. So I decided to save everyone the trouble of wondering how many times my blog has been read and I put a stat counter under the followers. So if you ever wonder its right there under the followers.

Don't forget to feed the fish :D

It Can't Rain All The Time

It can't rain all the time... A song that I like. Basically saying things won't be bad forever.

Now in Okinawa it may not rain all the time but it rains a lot; and we are expecting another typhoon.

Meet Typhoon Chaba. I wanted to fit all of it, but it made a small picture... So if you click on it you can get the full size picture. This is our next beauty to come our way. Now this is only a category 1 hurricane (typhoon). But when it comes our way it will be a 2. So we are going to have some nice rain for a little bit. Now this means also that the base will be closing. So whatever we do on base will have to be cancelled. But its all in the Lord's hands. So yeah. We will praise Him in all circumstances. A category 2 hurricane is nothing for Okinawa so we will all be fine, but we will have some good rain.         Job 37:9 Job knew that cold air meant a strong storm coming. And today has been nice and cold, the sign of a coming storm. Fun. Thank you Weather Underground for the maps and all the great tools you give me to check the weather haha. We are the little red dot. (Edit) Hey its a category 3 now.

HTML Rulez D00d

Oh and yet, I've been cleansed.

And yet I've been cleansed with the water.
A purity no mind can grasp.
A purity so cool upon my fingertips.

The vision that I have seen.
This is the action that spawns from the end.
For the longest time, I've been watching the world breathe again

What lies here.
What lies here,
Are mountains composed of tombs, tombstones, tombstones, tombstones.

Examine these beautiful faces, keep singing now, keep singing now.
Examine these beautiful faces, keep singing now.
Examine these beautiful faces. Oh.

Will we push bedlam noise to the state of blissfulness?
Display her beauty to the people, to the people. Oh.

A purity no mind can grasp.
     
-The Devil Wears Prada- HTML Rulez D00d

I love it when I don't understand lyrics. Its like a puzzle to be opened in a way of speaking. But this one is pretty well known to be talking about the Church and being saved.

We are purified by Christ in a way that we cannot understand. It brings refreshment to us, and when we look back all we can see is the mountain of death that we left behind. But now we can examine the beauty that Christ has changed us into. So we need to push bedlam (chaotic, crazy, insane) noise to a state of blissfulness (joy, happiness) we can do this by displaying the beauty of what Christ has done in us.

We were lying, thieves, with murderous, and adulterous hearts. But Christ took us and cleansed us from that with His blood. So that we can display what He has done to the world. We need to show them their filth, and give them the privilege that we take for granted and that is His cleansing blood and forgiveness.

Oh keep singing now... Of the great and wondrous things that He has done for us; and display to the world how Christ took the Church and made her beautiful.

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Recently I have been lost in a world of confusion and chaos called studying. I typically hold to Ecclesiastes 1:18 when I am in these situations, but this is midterms week and I think I have to study. Ecclesiastes 12:12. So I have tons of midterm studying to get done, but I won't let that get me down... Just need to plan something to take its place now. Ecclesiastes 11:9

Read those verses and it will make so much more sense.

And I was asked to put a donation button on by a good friend some time ago... I did, but I never mentioned it... So if you'd like to donate it is there, but you'll have to find it...

Oh The Rains Came Down And The Floods Went Up

And the house on the rock stood firm.

Well in Okinawa we are being hit by heavy rains for this whole week. Typhoons are fun in a way... But please keep China, and Amami island (Its north of Okinawa) in prayer. China is going to feel the brute force of this hurricane, and Amami island has been flooded and they are just getting the outskirts. We are getting the outskirts of this typhoon and its going to be big, and its heading straight towards China. Please keep them in prayer.

Us in Okinawa just have some rain and wind... But those two places will need prayer.

We are the red thingy... Okinawa that is...

Open The Eyes Of My Blind Heart And Thanks For The Sweet Sunglasses

Praise God that He opened my eyes. I just wanted to share something that I "heard" and heard yesterday at our men's Bible study BOB (Brothers of Boaz).

So our one and only Chuck Robb was teaching, and he ended up in 1 Samuel chapter 3. The call of Samuel as a prophet of God. While Chuck was teaching I was shown something very interesting. Through a combination of R.C Sproul's notes, and through God speaking to me I was shown something interesting. I thought you'd all like to know, but this post was made without any copying and pasting haha.

1 Samuel 3:1-2

Now the young man Samuel was ministering to the Lord under Eli. And the Word of the Lord was rare in those days; there was no frequent vision. At that time Eli, whose eyesight had begun to grow dim so that he could not see, was lying down in his own place.

Ooooh an interesting passage clearly it has some hidden meaning behind it. Perhaps. Here are a few things God showed me. This was a time in Israel's history that was very dark spiritually. There was evil even in the priesthood (1 Samuel 2) and it was a very sad time. But what does the reader choose to point out about this time? That there was no frequent vision. Now R.C Sproul told me through his commentary that vision in the Hebrew word has an emphasis towards the audible speaking of the Lord, not necessarily a visual. So people were just not hearing from God. God was silent, or they weren't listening one of the two. I think perhaps it was a nasty combination of the two, but God was certainly justified to not speak to the people, and I think at the same time the people are completely guilty of just ignoring God and His Word. The priests were deliberately breaking God's law, and they had no care. They were not listening, so even if God was speaking I don't think anyone would notice.

Now the second thing that I find interesting is that Eli's vision is gauged here. Now I may be over spiritualistic with this idea, but we see that Eli's physical vision may have been bad, but we also know that his spiritual vision was pretty bad also. I will quickly sum this up but in 1 Samuel 3:3-9 Eli was totally ignorant that God might have been calling Samuel.

So this is a time of spiritual handicaps. The people were deaf, and blind to God. They could not discern what was from Him, and when He was speaking to them. Now here is the reason I am sharing this with you. How is your spiritual health? Is your spiritual sight dimming, can you no longer hear God speaking to you through His Word?

Really think about it, God wants a relationship with you, He wants to speak to you, are you listening to Him? Or are you spiritually blind and deaf to Him? Lets look at a good contrast to Eli.

1 Samuel 3:3, 10

The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark was. (Vs 10) And the Lord came and stood, calling as other times, "Samuel, Samuel!" And Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant hears."

What a contrast! What contrast you might as? I'd like to first point out one thing before I spiritualize this section. That the lamp of God being lit was a time marker. Now I would like to make this super spiritual. There was still a light of God shining. God's light in this dark world will still shine. That light at this time was Samuel. He was being called to shine God's word as a prophet to the people. God wants to use us to shine His word, but if we can't hear God ourselves how will we tell others what He says in His word? Let me show you the contrast between Samuel & Eli. Where was Eli spending that night? It says, "(Eli) was laying down in his own place." I added the bold in case you wondered if that was in the Bible. I added the bold print, but the Bible tells us that Eli was in his own place. Now where was Samuel (I am going to add bold print for my bold statements. Bad joke.) "Samuel was lying down in the temple of the Lord, where the ark of God was." Whoa... So different... Eli was sitting in his own place, all set up for him, and all the things he wanted huh? Where was Samuel? He was in the temple of the Lord, where the ark God was. So Eli was sitting in his own way. Samuel was sitting in the presence of God. Do I really need to say more? Of Course.

Where are you? Are you sitting in your own problems? Are you sitting in your own comfortable schedule? Are you laying and resting in your own life? Or are you laying in the presence of God? Are you right next to the ark of today His Word and resting all your cares in that? Are you resting in the temple, the presence, the glory, the majesty, the greatness, the goodness of God? Or are you in your own place?

See I think this was the big difference. Samuel was there with God constantly, he was sleeping in the temple, and I don't remember there being beds in that section of the temple. And Samuel heard God's voice. He heard what God wanted to say, while Eli was dim of sight and could not hear God. Eli wasn't listening and I don't know if he cared to listen.

So are you hearing from God? Is God's word alive to you? If not I would really consider examining your spiritual life. The first sign we hear of Israel's spiritual deadness is that they did not hear from God. If your not hearing from God than examine yourselves. Are you in your own place? Are you in you own comforts? Or are you resting in God's?

The Proof Is In The Pudding, But All I Have Is Cake Mix

Thought I would share some of my work since I am able to share this one.. The others are top secret. Not really but this one is a lot easier to put on a blog.

This is a "newsletter" I made for missions class. Hope you enjoy it...

Missions Newsletter Midterm

You'll have to download it, and its a PDF so you should be able to open it.

When The World Revolves Backwards I Will Make Sense

I was looking at my blog posts, and I realized the incredible randomness of my train of thought. But just in case you didn't notice, I thought I would point it out to you.

My first post was pretty typical blog post with attempted humor, a dash of sarcasm, and some purposeful insight on the subject of the blog (me).

My second post was me updating about what was going on in my life, and then a random spiritual filler so that I don't have a few paragraphs as a post. Pretty normal for a blog of this nature.

Third blog post was completely information, except my introduction, and told in a manner that belongs more in a hotel clerk demonstrating a room, than a missionary telling of their ministry. But both are relatively effective. Then there was an attempt at more humor, but also an "encouragement" to read the Word and a picture of a cat...

Fourth blog post was of complete seriousness and was a relaying of my thoughts, which were provoked by the song lyrics that I shared.

The fifth post was again an update of my ministry, but given in the form of a weather forecaster. Not typical, but when have I ever been typical or normal.

Then a completely unrelated post, the sixth, concerning the fish gadget I found. Really entertaining by the way.

And then the seventh post which was in all serious again, and was what God has been speaking to me... Now I could have continued on with this serious train of thought, but hey, what's a train without different cars? So the last thought might have been like the important fancy dining cart, and now we've moved into the travelling circus or something, not sure.

But regardless, if you are reading this blog... Expect train cars (blog post) like that of a circus. Some is where the ringleader stay, others the clowns, and then the animals have the spot. My posts will at times be refined, encouraging, and spiritual. Then my posts will also be about what I do and my thoughts... And my thoughts are not normal so don't expect it.

So that is my review of me and my blog... Please tune in next update to find out what happens to me next week on... (Can't think of a call station)

The Lining of the Clouds May Be Silver, But I Only See the Gold Sunshine

Life is like a river as it twists and turns,

The water moves as it runs to the ocean.

The water can be calm, and it can be stern,

It can be quiet or cause a commotion.

But without fail life continues on,

It moves slowly and swiftly.

It continues to flow down,

And it will end up in the sea.

Life will be rough, it will be soft.

It will be calm, and it will harsh.

But life will always flow into the ocean

And then all will be calm without commotion.

Christian life that is... I just don't know how to fit that into the words... My poetical mind is not that good yet.

But God is good and He gave me a great encouragement last night.

I was wondering what God's will was in my life... A pretty confusing subject it seems, but He showed me what His will was... Through one verse, and a few... what are they called, the little notes that tell you of similar verses... I can't remember but through those. God told me what His will was, for any Christian.

First verse was...

"Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." Ephesians 5:17

So I did not want to be foolish  but I wanted to understand what God's will was. But this confused me cause how was I supposed to know? I mean really how am I supposed to know where God wants me to go in life. I was kinda thinking to myself, "God really you expect me to know without You ever telling me?" Then God reminded me, "I've already told you in my Word." And then I felt like Job, 

"And the LORD said to Job: 'Shall a faultfinder contend with the Almighty? He who argues with God, let him answer it.' Then Job answered the LORD and said: 'Behold, I am of small account; what shall I answer you? I lay my hand on my mouth. I have spoken once, and I will not answer; twice, but I will proceed no further.'" Job 40:1-5

So I went to find what God's will was... And those little footnotes helped me a lot. They led me to Romans 12:2

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

Okay, so to discern the will of God I need a few things. 1) I can't think like the world and be conformed to it. 2) I need to be transformed by the renewing of my mind. And 3) I need to be tested. So I thought, "God brought me out of the world by saving me... His Word and Spirit have been transforming my mind to be more like Him... And I seem to be going through some pretty interesting testings... So what now? My discerning seems to be a bit off."

So verse #3... 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

"For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness.Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you."

So... The will of God is for me to be sanctified, to continue to become more like Christ? Seems like it would be, that's what it says. I am sure that this is not the only place that God has a will for me though. I mean I am already growing more like Christ. There must be more, I feel like I would be doing God's will a misfavor if I left it to this. Although this is clearly part of God's will for me, I don't think it is all of it.

So verse #4 1 Thessalonians 5:18

"...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Now I would really recommend reading the whole chapter here. I actually recommend getting the whole context of all these verses you will be blessed. But to give thanks in ALL circumstances. Its a pretty big word for only having three letters. In every circumstance, in all circumstances, in everything that happens to you whether good or bad, give thanks. That was a tough one to digest. Thank God in everything that happens? I mean really why would I thank God for the evil things that happen to me? Why would I thank God for bad times in my life? But then again Job answered that question... Job's wife told him, 

"Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die." 

I was kinda thinking the same thing in a way. "God why are you letting all these bad things happen, why are you making things so difficult on me?" And I was frustrated with God in a way. I was really wondering what was going on. But I didn't want to give up on God, I knew He knows best. But Satan was really telling me, "Why are you holding onto God, just give up on Him and live life with your rules." He was telling me, "You could easily run away from your problems, just forget them and do what you want to do." And you know what, its tempting. I could easily drop away from God and Bible college and get a job and then work my way to comfort. Then I could do whatever I wanted. But then Job's answer to his wife made me think and sobered me up you could say.

"You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?" Then earlier Job also said, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord."

God gives, God takes away. Although God does not put evil things upon us, we shouldn't be willing to only accept the good things in life. If God promised us a bed of roses, what's a rose without a thorn? I want to have a heart like Job's. The Lord gives, the Lord takes away. Shall I receive only good from God, no I will receive both good and evil; and in all this I want to give thanks in every circumstance, event, or thing in my life. This is another part of the will of God in my life. To thank Him for everything He has done for me, whether it seems good or bad.

Fish!

I've got fish, and they're awesome... I am actually really enjoying these fish... Click on them to feed them for me haha... These fish are too entertaining...

Update

So here is an update. I hope you enjoy it.

Classes as usual, then ministry tonight. Following that my 3-day forecast is marked by scattered events. 

Saturday looks like it will be sunny with a high of 75, and it will be Asa's birthday party at Try yakiniku. Yum... Also Saturday night it will be cloudy with a 100% chance of takoyaki. As a takoyaki storm develops in Ginowan Okinawa, expect takoyaki party and a chance of good fellowship.

Sunday a low pressure zone moves in and is going to make the day a nice, relaxed one. There will be scattered ministry opportunities and a good chance of playing bass for worship that morning. Following Sunday morning Sunday afternoon will have a good time of rest and a chance of fellowship. Sunday night there will be showers of blessings as W2 service makes its way towards Okinawa later that evening.

Monday seems to be very unpredictable, as there is a chance of a large amount of events. We are unable to say for certain, but the event likely hood is at about 55%, but there is still a chance for an event to blow through. Monday night though looks promising though as winds change for the usual and BOB blows on through. For those who don't know BoB or Brothers of Boaz, is a Monday night bible study for the men. But it looks like a 100% chance of BOB on Monday night.

And this has been my 3-day forecast, signing off. (After editing grammar and spelling of course. Anyone catch the Relient K reference? Drop a line if you do.)

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Hey John, What's Your Name Again?

I'm gonna hope for you,

I'm gonna pray for you,

Amongst the reckless and the black.

Salvation lies within.

I'm gonna hope for you,

I'm gonna pray for you,

Amongst the reckless and the black.

My time is yours, my friend.

We all find ourselves so horribly weak.

Here's an offering!

Here's an offering!

Offering, offering!

 - The Devil Wears Prada -

So if you know me pretty well, you might know that I am a music otaku (geek, nerd, whatever)... And I love song lyrics, poetry in music why not? So I thought I would share these lyrics because I want to say the same thing haha.

I would like my friends and family to know, that I'm gonna hope for you, I'm gonna pray for you. So when you find yourself horribly weak, and you need prayer, well here's an offering.

And if your feeling weak then here is an encouragement from another band I like, Haste the Day. The song's name is As Lambs.

You send us out as lambs amongst the wolves,
But the lion stands by our side.
You will be my guide.
I need you to lead me,
I am so weak without you.
I'm tired of fighting
I need you to fight for me.
You will be my guide
Jesus
Your voice is so sweet to my ears
Jesus
I desire to be close to you,
Fill me with your Spirit, God.
You've given me a sword to kill my enemies.
Father, take these struggles from me.

The Days Where Nothing is Found

So today is one of those Saturdays where nothing can be found. How is it that nothing is found? If your not looking for anything how do you find it? It finds you. And today I have found absolutely nothing to do, or maybe I'm just being a bit lazy. Either or, I have found nothing.

Tonight we are going to be going out to Mihama, or American Village in Okinawa. For those who don't know Mihama is a huge American tourist spot. It is basically an entire town devoted to overpricing American military, and tourists. 

It looks a little like this...

                                              (The first picture on my blog!)

Ok it looks exactly like this. This is the street corner that we stand across from.

                                                      (The second one!)

We stand over here, by that first tree all the way to the left (your right if you turn around), in front of the movie theater. There we set up a worship band, and play some worship and sometimes other random things. "Entertainment" provided by Calvary Chapel Ginowan Bible College at Mihama is the following, a worship band equipped with: an acoustic guitar player, accompanied by one or two singers, then only the best bassists, an electric guitar shredder (or in common English someone playing electric guitar), we have a kahone or a box (Basically a drum set in a box), and on rare occasions we'll through some other instrument in the mix. Sometimes we have someone to open air and share the Gospel. And tonight we are featuring Calvary Chapel Ginowan's dance crew, who's name I can't remember. Then we hand out tracts and share the Gospel one on one with people.

1 Corinthians 11:1 Paul said to follow him as he followed Christ, also in 2 Corinthians 4:16. So I think I have one point down, Acts 26:24. So after you have gone and read those verses read the whole chapter God's word always benefits those who hunger for it.

(So I edited this post to mention I had my first and second pictures, but this is my third blog post. So I think I need a third picture.)

                                (How this is related to anything is beyond me but,
                                                     the third picture!)