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    The Sword in our Heart: Reflections on the Boy and the Beast

    January 14, 2017 - By 

    The Boy and the Beast (バケモノの子) apparently left such a big impression on me that I am remembering it during this time of Prayer and Fasting, as I read about the “Scalpel of the Spirit,” putting on the mighty armor of God, the “Sword of the Spirit” which is His Word. With the mention of the Spiritual Warfare, I am reminded of scenes in the movie, when both the protagonist and antagonist were in moments of despair, and in different moments and circumstances, allows it to take root in their hearts. It was, for me, a clear example of how giving in…

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    A New Beginning in Prayer

    January 12, 2017 - By 

    One of the greatest blessing of this Prayer & Fasting time, for me, is bringing me back to the discipline of prayer. A prayer to start the day, praying during break time, in quiet moments, when I am in the toilet. LOL. Like really. I continue to pray that God will continue to open up my heart, to remind me of people–family, friends, loved ones–make me have the burden to pray for them, help me not to take them for granted, and be grateful for them, always. As I remember and pray for them, I am reminded of the time…

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    Hunger Gains (Fasting Day 1)

    January 10, 2017 - By 

    It’s Prayer&Fasting Week, and while here I am in the middle of it, my mind continues to think of other things I have to be fasting for. Also half-doubting whether my promised one-meal fasting is indeed the way to go, having unable to transform my lunch into meaning time with the Lord. At least this Day 1, and most likely in Day 3 as we will have the English lunch. To join or to fast? Decide, Jenny! But more than that, I am slowly but surely, realizing my major time-wasters in the past: – ふらふらする: wandering anywhere without a specific…

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    Of Indebtedness, Gratefulness (Reflections from a 正月 Party)

    January 9, 2017 - By 

    明けましておめでとう！ A new year, and Ohba-san, our lolo in Japan, once again throws a party for us NSP-ers in his beloved home. It has been the second time I have been in their home, and boy I just cannot believe how generous they are when it comes to welcoming guests. Ohba-san too, with his time, when he would go out of his way to accompany us to places we would love to visit and experience in Japan. Where is this coming from? From a heart of kindness, that simply wants to give? How then should I, as the recipient of…