Happy Easter!

I headed to my church’s sunrise service this morning to celebrate Easter. Worshiping as the sun rises emphasizes the hope of this day, the promise that we’re made alive because of that morning some 2,000 years ago when Jesus left the tomb. I hope you’ll attend a church service today to celebrate the hope we… Read More Happy Easter!

Rascal Does Not Dream of Making a Friend at a Mixer and on Easter Sunday

Rascal Does Not Dream of a Lost Singer, the latest novel in the Rascal series, begins with Sakuta attending a college mixer. You know, one of those events where college students in Japan hang out at an izakaya, sipping on beers, ordering appetizers, and flirting mingling with each other? Sounds like fun, right? While it… Read More Rascal Does Not Dream of Making a Friend at a Mixer and on Easter Sunday

Easter and a ReLIFE

During this year’s Japanese Film Festival Online, I watched the live-action ReLIFE movie for the first time. An adaption of the light novels, which also beget an anime series, ReLIFE features part-time convenience store worker, Arata Kaizaki, as he’s given a chance to return to high school and “relive” a year of his life. The… Read More Easter and a ReLIFE

Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Burning Fire & Living Water – Violet Evergarden Reminds Us We Need a Savior

Jesus is amazing. And I mean that in the most awe-inspiring way. Recently, in a conversation I had with my husband, I shared that as someone who feels they have been called to encourage others, it is difficult when those I’m trying to encourage don’t listen to what I have to say. I opened up… Read More Holy Week 2021 [Arise]: Burning Fire & Living Water – Violet Evergarden Reminds Us We Need a Savior