I have a runny nose, I am on my 3rd cup of coffee at Mr. Donuts (a donut/coffee chain in Japan), I’m prepping for a sunday message, it’s 11:12 in the morning on a Tuesday and it’s going to be a good/full day.  Tuesday afternoon I teach English to kids ranging from 3 years old up...

I like to be around people.  A lot.  Occasionally, I enjoy a day getting lost in a book, watching a movie by myself, or just enjoying quiet lack of disturbance.  In general, though, my preference is to be around people.  I’m not necessarily wanting intense conversation or even to be in the same room...

Almost every Wednesday morning, my friend comes over for a few hours for Bible study and hanging out.  A few weeks ago, we started reading through Mark together.  It’s been really neat so far.  She says things that make me smile: “Wow! Jesus really did that?  He really healed him like th...

I know a lot of people move (the understatement of the year).  I know there are many great reasons to move (educational and professional opportunities, being close to people you love, and following God’s call being some of them).  And I know that modern mobility is a pretty remarkable thing.

But the...