By Ken Taylor - WorldVenture Missionary in Japan — Toyko, Japan

 

It has been 3 weeks since the triple tragedy in Japan. From a human level, one cannot escape the feeling of despair and helplessness. But from a spiritual perspective, we are all the more dependent on God and sense His presence moment by moment. 

 

Following are deep impressions the Lord Jesus Christ has given us:

 

RADIATION LEVEL

With…

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By Bola Taylor - WorldVenture Missionary in Japan — Tokyo, Japan

 

Greetings from Tokyo where we are experiencing God's grace in incredible ways!     

 

Most of you probably received our latest update stating the latest on the Nuclear Fall out from Fukushima. We are humbled by the unbelievable sacrifice of the Fukushima 50 who are making it possible for us to be…

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By Ken and Bola Taylor - WorldVenture missionaries in Japan — Tokyo, Japan

Japan experienced a triple tragedy last week. A 9.0 earthquake, then a horrific tsunami, and now nuclear reactor meltdowns. Not to mention the ongoing aftershocks (just had one as I am writing), the cold weather, power outages, and the weakening dollar.

 

The Tokyo Taylors are fine and we know you are praying for us. Tokyo was spared from much of the devastation but…

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Refugee Life Report by Rev. Akira Satoh — Fukushima, Northeast Japan

 

Below is a letter by the pastor whose church is 5 kilometers from the nuclear power plant that is at risk in Fukushima Prefecture.  Please read it and feel the passion of this pastor’s heart.

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I give thanks for your prayers.  On March 15^th at 1 in the morning, my wife and I, having joined a truck which was full of relief supplies, stopped at a…

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By Ken Taylor — Tokyo, Japan



Greetings to all.



Each of us have our own streams of information. But I want to make sure that we are all getting the JBF (Japan Baptist Fellowship) related news. So, if some of this is old news, please go over the other items that might be new news.



Surely, there is concern about the deteriorating situation with the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This is the latest (today) from the US… Continue

By Bola Taylor — Tokyo, Japan

 

Took a day off from the Food Brigade at CRASH to take care of my children. We have been advised to stay indoors.  Luke, my 17 yo is very concerned about the Nuclear Fall out.  He did not even want to hang dry his clothes because of that.  

 

We live 1 min away from our grocery store so I sent Luke ahead to line up . I arrived there just as it opened & saw the market abuzz with activity.  Felt like a…

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By Ken Taylor — Tokyo, Japan

 

Greetings,

 

Thank you for continued prayers. Aftershocks continue and we just had one as I write. I am sure that there is a plethora of information you are getting. Below are updates and prayer points that I would like to share. There are many links to visit as well. Please check back here for periodic updates. Pray that we will be able to respond to the needs most effectively, relevantly, and…

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By Bola Taylor — Tokyo, Japan.

 

First of all THANK YOU for keeping in touch.  We are overwhelmed by your care & concern for our family.  We are so blessed by you. Opting to answer your numerous emails this way so we can get the news going as quickly as possible.  I trust you don't mind.  

 

This morning, I got up from a warm bed, washed my face & started making breakfast.  So thankful that we…

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The Supremacy of Christ in a Postmodern World edited by John Piper & Justin Taylor

2007 Crossway Books

Reviewed by Bruce MacPherson

Absolute truth is an elusive dream—or even an absurd proposition—for most people in our postmodern, multi-ethnic and religiously… Continue