Persecutions in Pakistan
 
Powerful post here from CNN's Belief blog.
So thankful that these voices are being heard.  Pray for these dear brothers and sisters, and pray that we who live in relative ease have the love and boldness to continue to bring the good news of Christ to the Middle East.
(HT: Z)

Praying for your Boys

Praying for Your Children from Desiring God on Vimeo.

Rudy Comes to Japan
Maki and I enjoyed having our pilot/missionary friend Rudy V. come to visit us last week.  Rudy flies around the world for a major airline but uses his layovers to visit churches and missionaries.  It was a joy to see God work through him here in several ways.  He is always such an encouragement to us and our church.  Please view his video here. (I took much of the iPhone video!)

The Value of Ministering to Children
This encouraged me today:
"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." - Frederick Douglass