What is Easter?

What is Easter? Family in Tokyo celebrating Easter

We are heading into April with spring in full swing! Maybe you’ve noticed an Easter theme popping up around town – Easter events at Theme-parks and Easter themed treats for sale at the supermarkets. Easter seems to have permeated itself into Japanese society, but what is it really about? Did you know Easter is just as big of an event … Read More

Leadership That Belongs

(Jeremiah‬ ‭32:40‬ ‭NLT)‬‬ “And I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never stop doing good for them. I will put a desire in their hearts to worship me, and they will never leave me.” It’s settled, we belong! Out of this God-given security, we can make contributions in our work place or church with confidence. We can … Read More

Breakthrough in Business

Breakthrough in business

When 2018 started, I was excited about all that the new year would bring – new challenges, new opportunities, and new areas to grow. I felt like God was telling me that a keyword not only for the church, but for me personally, would be “breakthrough.” A major area I felt would be impacted was my job, because I had … Read More

Discovering The Gift Within You

Discovering The Gift Within You

You are gifted by God! And God wants you to develop your gifts to their fullest potential so that you can serve others well! ‭(Romans‬ ‭12:5-8‬ ‭NLT‬‬) “so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things … Read More

Letter To Myself 10 Years Ago

It’s 2009. I’m young, confused, socially awkward – I’m 16. I had a mind that raced ahead of my own time, but a heart that was inexperienced and had an ironclad wall surrounding it. Impenetrable. Most girls grow up dreaming about the perfect wedding and family. My image was dysfunctional, broken and hard work. I imagined the children, but not … Read More

Are you ready for it? (part 5)

Are you ready for it?

Are you ready for it? What are you expecting & what can you expect from Conference this August? Why don’t you hear from some Lifehouse friends around the globe. Kotomi from Lifehouse Yokohama What are you most excited for for conference? It’s actually my first time going to Lifehouse conference this year so I’m really stoked for everything. But mainly … Read More

Are you ready for it? (part 4)

Are you ready for it?

Are you ready for it? What are you expecting & what can you expect from Conference this August? Why don’t you hear from some Lifehouse friends around the globe. Noriko from Lifehouse Atsugi What are you most excited for for conference? To be able to worship and spend time with other Lifehouse members outside of Atsugi! What does ‘breakthrough’ mean … Read More

Are you ready for it? (part 3)

Are you ready for it?

Are you ready for it? What are you expecting & what can you expect from Conference this August? Why don’t you hear from some Lifehouse friends around the globe. Gin from Lifehouse Tachikawa What are you most excited for for conference? Hearing God’s Word that’s uplifting for my life and spending time with church family. What does ‘breakthrough’ mean to … Read More

Are you ready for it? (part 1)

Are you ready for it?

Are you ready for it? What are you expecting & what can you expect from Conference this August? Why don’t you hear from some Lifehouse friends around the globe. Jordan from Lifehouse Sapporo What are you most excited for for conference? Meeting people from all over the world who share the same heart and vision, and getting encouraged and empowered … Read More