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{ December 19, 2016 @ 6:13 pm }
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The timid youth hid their emotions as we began the English class. Today, the last class before the break we would talk about Christmas. Not about the pagan origins of the celebration that still remained to a vast majority in Japan but about the Christian meaning. When I asked what Christmas was about besides Santa Claus, the blank stares I received reflected more than lack of English ability but little or no knowledge whatsoever of Jesus’ birthday celebration. I had been surprised before in my English classes but never more than now. These students seemed to never have heard of Jesus. It was a wonderful opportunity for me, but I wondered if these junior high students might never have heard about Jesus if I had not come to Japan. When I talked about the cross, the resurrection and the fact that Christians believe Jesus is God in the flesh, there may have been a glimmer of recognition in one or two pair of eyes. The bottom line is that I am thankful that I did come to Japan and share the Good News of the Gospel because I not sure they would have ever heard the message otherwise.
Note: This is throwback article written a number of years ago while I was in Japan.
{ October 23, 2013 @ 6:33 pm }
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There are a number of new Christian movies out now or about to be released. Here is the list:
1) Grace Unplugged is about a girl’s relationship with her father as she embarks on a singing career.
2) Linsanity is a documentary of Jeremy Lin’s journey from obscurity to starting point guard of the Houston Rockets.
3) The Christmas Candle is a great family movie based on a Max Lucado book.
4) I’m In Love With A Church Girl has a great message for the unchurched and stars a famous rapper.
{ November 8, 2012 @ 6:42 pm }
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The Midwest Book Review just sent me a review of Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart. Here is an excerpt:
“This is the story of an adventure of two youths… The two fellows looked different and because of that others stayed away from them, but that doesn’t stop their quest… Are they afraid? Perhaps. But this trip holds many surprises for them…
This story is one of overcoming evil with the help of God, friendship, and helping your fellow man. It is an entertaining and God-principled story that any teen should enjoy.”
Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart is available from amazon.com and from the Lighthouse Christian Publishing website fantasy page 2.
Hafren Book Cover
{ July 18, 2012 @ 7:14 pm }
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- The Christian teen fantasy entitled Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart was just released by Lighthouse Christian Publishing and is available from their bookstore and amazon.com.
The back cover reads: “The invasion of Hafren has begun. Two unlikely youths are thrown into the fray attempting to thwart the evil. At time their efforts even turn humorous. The outcome remains uncertain as the two head directly for the trouble’s source.”
Hafren: A Fantasy for the Young at Heart is available from amazon.com and from the following link: http://lighthousechristianpublishing.com
{ June 24, 2010 @ 4:11 pm }
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8IMGaL-a3U
Click on the link above to view the children’s video.
{ June 24, 2010 @ 4:09 pm }
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-WMWsF0jU8
Click on the link above to view the video.
The pages from this video come from the book for teens entitled Character Concert which is available from amazon.com, to bookstores from Ingram Books and at the following website: http://www.xulonpress.com/bookstore/bookdetail.php?PB_ISBN=1597813206
{ May 25, 2010 @ 6:56 pm }
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{ March 9, 2010 @ 6:07 pm }
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{ February 18, 2010 @ 7:10 pm }
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In the world of today’s youth where the lines of right and wrong are so easily blurred choices can be tough to make. The book, Character Concert, presents cutting edge issues in an easy-to-read format with humorous pictures to draw in youth. From Dancing Brain Danny to Kid Adrenaline Rush, the characters depicted reveal different aspects of the Christian life. One youth chaplain said of the book: “…I was very impressed with it.”
The book is available from Xulon Press, amazon.com and to bookstores from Ingram Books.
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