Category Archives: Diary

Project Japan at Underground Network Tampa

Hi everyone,

We had the privilege to be interviewed at Underground Network Tampa on April 13, 2015. We answered a few questions and enjoyed a very encouraging fellowship.

We are glad to have Underground Network Tampa as one of our …

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Why are you doing this?

Start_With_WhyLately I’ve been thinking a lot about a question that I’m guessing many will ask me once I start telling people I’m quitting my job and moving to Japan.  Why are you leaving your home country with your maternal language, …

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Midwinter, Covenant History and Sermon

Midwinter-edited-249x300A few months ago I went to Denver to take a course called “Covenant History” as part of my preparation for our mission in Japan. As we studied Covenant History we wrote papers and answered questions regarding the same subject.…

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Face to Face with Henri Nouwen and Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Wounded-HealerI have stopped by two of the most well known books: The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen and The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

The first author, Henri Nouwen, has a very poetic approach and challenges you to see

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Covenant Companion Magazine – 40 Under 40

Covenant Companion Magazine – 40 Under 40 

Muniz-FabioJohnna secretly nominated me for an article in the Covenant Companion Magazine. I was surprised that they chose me! They are highlighting 40 people under 40 to represent the future of the Covenant

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Becoming a Reality

Thanks to over 600 people and over 20 churches, we have hit the 70% pledge mark of a two-year budget.  THANK YOU!!!!

So, what does this mean?  First of all, it is exciting, amazing, a miracle, a huge accomplishment, a …

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Project Japan Goes to South America! December 2014‏

Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common:
The Lord is the Maker of them all.”

We just got back from three weeks in South America. We visited Colombia, Ecuador,10610634_10152937165238825_7712724861933765366_n Argentina and Brazil. This trip was largely a vacation …

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Project Japan Goes to South America

photo-9On November 8th, Fabio, Sophia and I packed our bags as lightly as possible with a borrowed Ergo baby carrier in hand to embark on a 3 week journey through Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina and Brazil.  It was the trip of …

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Are you there God? November 2014

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not …

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Vision trip in Japan!

IMG_3127A few months ago I got an exciting email from Japan Covenant team inviting me for a vision trip in Japan.

I just came back home and had a wonderful time meeting Japan Covenant pastors, leaders and Covenant World Mission …

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