seeJesus Podcast
- By iannagata
- 8 June, 2019
- No Comments
For the past seven years since moving to Japan, if I had to choose one author whose books have shaped me the most, it would be Paul Miller. A friend first recommended me A Praying Life in 2010. The next … Continue Reading →
First Songwriting Retreat
- By iannagata
- 8 June, 2019
- 1 Comment
Been a bit quiet on the blog the past few months. But trust me, life has been anything but quiet in the Nagata home, especially in the wee hours of the night! 👶 (I had to look up that idiom … Continue Reading →
Coming in 2019…
- By iannagata
- 28 December, 2018
- 6 Comments
A belated Merry Christmas, and quick announcement to our supporters that we’re expecting in April! Filled with gratitude for all of you as we say goodbye to 2018 and begin 2019. Grace, Ian and Chi
Toyosu Community Church: Celebrating One Year
- By iannagata
- 28 October, 2018
- No Comments
A few months ago, wonderful couple from Sojourn Church in Fairfax, VA came to help capture the story of Toyosu Community Church. They created this video for the Sakaguchis’ website, but gave me permission to share it with you all … Continue Reading →
The Legacy of the Long Haul: A Tribute to Pastor Cory
- By iannagata
- 30 September, 2018
- 12 Comments
“Six months,” everyone had told me. That’s how long the honeymoon phase in Japan would last. Then, the reality of life abroad would pound me like mochi. I woke up on March 13, 2013, just like the previous morning. Six … Continue Reading →
If the Servant Sets You Free
- By iannagata
- 31 August, 2018
- 2 Comments
“Hey bro,” I whispered to my teammate on the train, “look at that guy.” Slumped across two seats, the man drifted into slumber as his ticket fluttered from his fingers to the floor. At 10pm, he was out for the … Continue Reading →
