Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Japan to Oregon
Nobuko and JJ
after a Canoe ride
on Morrow lake
to my dear friends and family, here are some pics from when my friend was here. i hope you all are enjoying your summer and the nice weather we have been having. i am so thankful I know the creator of creation. it makes me appreciate it even more. anyway i am thinking of you all, keep in touch. take every moment captive, hug your family, call a friend,let some one know you love them. peace, hope, and love ~j
Pizza! Mmm...Good!
Monday, July 16, 2007
In the seventh month...
Dear All,
Okay, so I know it has been a while, and I apologize! July has been busy and will be busier. The fourth was spent at home with friends and family, and then in the Safeway parking lot watching the fireworks. It was a great holiday. I also started a new Bible study with some amazing ladies from College group. It has been awesome getting to know everyone and studying the women of the Bible. I have also, this last week, been spending time with a friend from Japan. She was our translator for our D.T.S. It has been great to catch up, laugh, share old memories, and make new ones. This last weekend we went to Camp Morrow (check out www.campmorrow.org) for the College and Careers weekend. It was a great time of refreshing and worshiping. Well, maybe I will write more later and post some pics, but for now I am going to go start to make a somewhat traditional Japanese meal. Mmmm...
Peace~J
Okay, so I know it has been a while, and I apologize! July has been busy and will be busier. The fourth was spent at home with friends and family, and then in the Safeway parking lot watching the fireworks. It was a great holiday. I also started a new Bible study with some amazing ladies from College group. It has been awesome getting to know everyone and studying the women of the Bible. I have also, this last week, been spending time with a friend from Japan. She was our translator for our D.T.S. It has been great to catch up, laugh, share old memories, and make new ones. This last weekend we went to Camp Morrow (check out www.campmorrow.org) for the College and Careers weekend. It was a great time of refreshing and worshiping. Well, maybe I will write more later and post some pics, but for now I am going to go start to make a somewhat traditional Japanese meal. Mmmm...
Peace~J
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Up for Discussion~
I would like to try something...I have not yet done this on my blog for all to see, but I would like to get your thoughts, questions, comments, etc... on the following:
1.Have you read "Velvet Elvis", by Rob Bell? What did you think?
2.Have you seen the movie "GridIron Gang?" How did it impact you?
3.What are three of your favorite Bible passages/verses? Why?
For me on #3
John 17 ~Jesus prays for us! Need I say more...no really how cool is that the One who laid down His life for us prayed for us before we even walked this earth.
Philippians 4:13 my life verse that in Jesus I can do all things.
I am going to have to think about #3 Sorry... :)
~J
1.Have you read "Velvet Elvis", by Rob Bell? What did you think?
2.Have you seen the movie "GridIron Gang?" How did it impact you?
3.What are three of your favorite Bible passages/verses? Why?
For me on #3
John 17 ~Jesus prays for us! Need I say more...no really how cool is that the One who laid down His life for us prayed for us before we even walked this earth.
Philippians 4:13 my life verse that in Jesus I can do all things.
I am going to have to think about #3 Sorry... :)
~J
Monday, June 04, 2007
June is Here and Summer is on it's Way~
Hello dear friends,
I hope all is well with all of you and everyone in your sphere of relationships. The last couple of weeks I have been "laying low", I had a minor surgery near my tail bone. I am doing okay, not yet back to work, but for the first time I am able to sit at the computer and write this post. The weather here in Oregon has been amazing, really like summer in a lot of ways, which was hard since I could not "do" anything these last couple of weeks. I spent my time watching movies, sleeping, writing, in the Word, and reading a book called "Velvet Elvis", by Rob Bell. I recommend that book to anyone and EVERYONE! It is a revolutionizing book! It is not just a book to read, it is a book to study and get in to, to go deep, be challenged, think, and to do something ... That is what this book did for me. The words really jumped off the page and spoke to me. Now what I don't want you to get from this is that I have replaced it with the Bible or comparing it to the Bible either. It is in it's own section of books. The Bible will always be #1 and the best book anyone could read. Okay, now that I have clarified that, go read them both. :)
I am looking forward to going back to work. The time off has been nice at times, but I really enjoy my job and I am a person who likes to keep busy and keep moving.
We as family have also been planning Jenell's wedding and getting prepared for that. FUN stuff, but weird at times to think that my little sis is getting married.
SFC Oregon is in the planning stages again for the summer, and will start back up again when the snow falls. I am looking forward to going full force next season. PLEASE Pray for us!
Another aspect of prayer for me is how I should be involved with the college group this next year. I am meeting with two of my leaders on Tuesday. Please pray for wisdom and direction.
I would also like to go back to school within the next year, SO that means $$$$, yep, so I need lot's of prayer for wisdom and direction on which school, what classes, and where to get the $CASH$. :)
Can I just say that each of you mean so much to me and I look forward to each time I get to see you. I was reminded this weekend that we were made to be with people, and being alone is not fun. I know that sometimes it is good, BUT for the most part we are to be glorifying God and fellowshipping with others.
Well, I would really like to hear from you. So write a post or send me an e-mail.
~Jerusala
I hope all is well with all of you and everyone in your sphere of relationships. The last couple of weeks I have been "laying low", I had a minor surgery near my tail bone. I am doing okay, not yet back to work, but for the first time I am able to sit at the computer and write this post. The weather here in Oregon has been amazing, really like summer in a lot of ways, which was hard since I could not "do" anything these last couple of weeks. I spent my time watching movies, sleeping, writing, in the Word, and reading a book called "Velvet Elvis", by Rob Bell. I recommend that book to anyone and EVERYONE! It is a revolutionizing book! It is not just a book to read, it is a book to study and get in to, to go deep, be challenged, think, and to do something ... That is what this book did for me. The words really jumped off the page and spoke to me. Now what I don't want you to get from this is that I have replaced it with the Bible or comparing it to the Bible either. It is in it's own section of books. The Bible will always be #1 and the best book anyone could read. Okay, now that I have clarified that, go read them both. :)
I am looking forward to going back to work. The time off has been nice at times, but I really enjoy my job and I am a person who likes to keep busy and keep moving.
We as family have also been planning Jenell's wedding and getting prepared for that. FUN stuff, but weird at times to think that my little sis is getting married.
SFC Oregon is in the planning stages again for the summer, and will start back up again when the snow falls. I am looking forward to going full force next season. PLEASE Pray for us!
Another aspect of prayer for me is how I should be involved with the college group this next year. I am meeting with two of my leaders on Tuesday. Please pray for wisdom and direction.
I would also like to go back to school within the next year, SO that means $$$$, yep, so I need lot's of prayer for wisdom and direction on which school, what classes, and where to get the $CASH$. :)
Can I just say that each of you mean so much to me and I look forward to each time I get to see you. I was reminded this weekend that we were made to be with people, and being alone is not fun. I know that sometimes it is good, BUT for the most part we are to be glorifying God and fellowshipping with others.
Well, I would really like to hear from you. So write a post or send me an e-mail.
~Jerusala
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Family and Friends~
Family and Friends are so important!
Last week two of my friends got married, the cool thing is they married each other. I had known Brian since he was born, and he was like another younger brother to me. He and Josh always celebrated their birthdays together because they were only a week apart. Abby and I met in High School at church. We started hanging out and we became friends through the years. I am so happy for the both of them and I know that God will continue to bless what He has brought together. Josh and I were in the wedding as the best man and maid of honor.
The rest are the picture are just fun ones of my sisters and I. Family is so important. I OFTEN take for granted what God has given me. This is one area I am working on.
Blessings~J
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Words~
The Father has given ME to you so you can be with HIM too.
Jesus spoke this to me~
Jesus spoke this to me~
Who is this God?
Who is this Lord?
Who is this Father ?
Who is this Jesus?
Who is this Lord?
Who is this Father ?
Who is this Jesus?
He is no mortal 
No earthly king
He is no statue or
golden thing
No prophet
Or mere man
He is the King of kings
Almighty One
No earthly king
He is no statue or
golden thing
No prophet
Or mere man
He is the King of kings
Almighty One
Son of God, Son of Man
Holy One
Redeemer
Life Giver
The Way the Truth and the Life
The One who was, and is, and is to come
Father
Friend
Faithful One
Holy One
Redeemer
Life Giver
The Way the Truth and the Life
The One who was, and is, and is to come
Father
Friend
Faithful One
About the pics!
So as you can all see I was able to post the pics, or at least a few. :0
The top one is of our friend Courtney (will be Jenell's matron of honor), sister Joanna , and I. We were watching sister Jenell try on her WEDDING DRESS!
The middle one is of Jenell and Kris (future brother in-law) at their engagement party!
The Bottom one was just a fun pic that I took of the tulip tree in our yard. The tree was a beauty, I tried to capture that, but it really did not do it justice!
Look for more pics and posts soon to come.
~J
The top one is of our friend Courtney (will be Jenell's matron of honor), sister Joanna , and I. We were watching sister Jenell try on her WEDDING DRESS!
The middle one is of Jenell and Kris (future brother in-law) at their engagement party!
The Bottom one was just a fun pic that I took of the tulip tree in our yard. The tree was a beauty, I tried to capture that, but it really did not do it justice!
Look for more pics and posts soon to come.
~J
Friday, April 27, 2007
YES, I KNOW IT IS APRIL!
Hello~
I am just writing a quickie to let you all know that I am still alive. I have just not posted in awhile do to our computer and it being quirky! I really want to post some pictures so we will see if it works, if not just work with me for about another week and I should be able to sit down and work out all the bugs. I hope you all are alive and well!? Send me a post and check back soon for a new post with pics!
Love to all
~J
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
March Madness!!!!
Hello Everyone!
I am so sorry for the long delay of not putting up a new post! It took a call from a friend in Lithuania to remind me it was not February anymore. :-) So here I am writing a new post and realizing that spring is in the air. Even though it is a bit drizzly, ok it is straight up raining, but I was trying to be optimistic! Yesterday and the day before however were WARM and Sunny! It felt so good to take a walk, and drive down the road with the window open and the fresh air rushing in! Unfortunately I did not take any pics so I have none to post.
So how is everyone? I hope to hear form you by e-mail or by a post.
I have just been keeping busy with work, preparing for a friends wedding, and my sisters wedding. I have also been thinking about going to Japan for two of my friends who met on my team while I was over there. God worked mightily in both of their lives and now they are getting married! How exciting! Work has been good and I am going to be taking my first paid vacation here in about a week! God is good! Family is great and healthy!
God has been working in my life. Renewing the relationship between us that He so longs to have. Through much prayer and spiritual battles I have seen some victory in my life! AMEN! I am also studying with some other lovely ladies the book of 1 Timothy. God's word is powerful and alive!
Snowboarders For Christ has been on the back burner a bit, but God knows the timing and the people he wants for this ministry, so I am just watching and waiting and acting when I need to. My skills as a snowboarder have improved some this year and my goal is to catch some "sick" air when I go off jumps! :) I also love being able to talk with the lifties and just found out about them and why they do their job on the mountain. We have had some great conversations with some people and I hope we can have more of a presence next season on the mountain.
Well that is just a tid bit about me not to much has changed so sorry, I will have some good posts at the end of March so check back soon!
Working as clay in the Master's hand
~J
I am so sorry for the long delay of not putting up a new post! It took a call from a friend in Lithuania to remind me it was not February anymore. :-) So here I am writing a new post and realizing that spring is in the air. Even though it is a bit drizzly, ok it is straight up raining, but I was trying to be optimistic! Yesterday and the day before however were WARM and Sunny! It felt so good to take a walk, and drive down the road with the window open and the fresh air rushing in! Unfortunately I did not take any pics so I have none to post.
So how is everyone? I hope to hear form you by e-mail or by a post.
I have just been keeping busy with work, preparing for a friends wedding, and my sisters wedding. I have also been thinking about going to Japan for two of my friends who met on my team while I was over there. God worked mightily in both of their lives and now they are getting married! How exciting! Work has been good and I am going to be taking my first paid vacation here in about a week! God is good! Family is great and healthy!
God has been working in my life. Renewing the relationship between us that He so longs to have. Through much prayer and spiritual battles I have seen some victory in my life! AMEN! I am also studying with some other lovely ladies the book of 1 Timothy. God's word is powerful and alive!
Snowboarders For Christ has been on the back burner a bit, but God knows the timing and the people he wants for this ministry, so I am just watching and waiting and acting when I need to. My skills as a snowboarder have improved some this year and my goal is to catch some "sick" air when I go off jumps! :) I also love being able to talk with the lifties and just found out about them and why they do their job on the mountain. We have had some great conversations with some people and I hope we can have more of a presence next season on the mountain.
Well that is just a tid bit about me not to much has changed so sorry, I will have some good posts at the end of March so check back soon!
Working as clay in the Master's hand
~J
Friday, February 02, 2007
What~It's February!?
Hello everyone! I can't believe it is February! I hope all of you are doing great! I have had quite the last couple of months! The Christmas season was great, but busy. I spent New Year's Eve in the Emergency Room, but I checked out two hours later and a few tests to find out I had a really bad flu and dehydration. January flew by as I kept busy hanging out with a friend from New York, working, had Bible study, and a Snow Boarders For Christ Retreat that went well, NOT TO MENTION the engagement of my middle sister Jenell. Congratulations to Kris and Jenell! They have not set a date yet, but I am sure it will be sometime this summer!
I have also had the pleasure of helping with a friends wedding, it has been a joy to be able to prepare for something so beautiful that God orchestrated so wonderful.
Any who, I hope this season that can be so hard for people emotionally, as we come off the holiday high and await the beauty of spring, will be a time that draws you closer to Jesus. Hold onto His hope and His love for you!
Know that you are missed and loved if I have not seen you in awhile and if you live close by let's hang out soon!
Working as clay in the Master's hand,
~j
I have also had the pleasure of helping with a friends wedding, it has been a joy to be able to prepare for something so beautiful that God orchestrated so wonderful.
Any who, I hope this season that can be so hard for people emotionally, as we come off the holiday high and await the beauty of spring, will be a time that draws you closer to Jesus. Hold onto His hope and His love for you!
Know that you are missed and loved if I have not seen you in awhile and if you live close by let's hang out soon!
Working as clay in the Master's hand,
~j
Thursday, December 14, 2006
SFC Update
Hello Dear ones!
I am so stoaked to tell you all that Snow Boarders For Christ ~Oregon is officially underway! God has been opening numerous doors and giving us the go-ahead in so many areas. I am kinda like "is this for real!" IT IS! God is so good! Please continue to pray for community and unity among us as leaders ~ God has brought four of us very different, BUT very similar people together! HE is AMAZING! Pray for the spriritual battles we have and will experience, Please pray for finances, and prayer supporters, please also pray for snow, and that we would be able to get involved in the snowboard community that this wonderful mountain has already. If you want to check us out you can find us right now on MySpace.
www.myspace.com/sfcoregon
Thanks for the prayers!
As for me and the rest of my life I am working at Youth Guidance Association at the Son Village program. I am reminded daily how important a relationship with Jesus is, how valuable family is, and how sufficiant grace is!
I am involved at Good Shepherd College Group and being challenged by my leaders and peers there, to grow deeper with Jesus.
My family is doing great, busy, but great and we are looking forward to the holiday season were we all will HOPEFULLY be able to see eachother for more then a few hours at a time.
Post a comment if you will and know that you and yours are loved!
Blessings!
J.J.
I am so stoaked to tell you all that Snow Boarders For Christ ~Oregon is officially underway! God has been opening numerous doors and giving us the go-ahead in so many areas. I am kinda like "is this for real!" IT IS! God is so good! Please continue to pray for community and unity among us as leaders ~ God has brought four of us very different, BUT very similar people together! HE is AMAZING! Pray for the spriritual battles we have and will experience, Please pray for finances, and prayer supporters, please also pray for snow, and that we would be able to get involved in the snowboard community that this wonderful mountain has already. If you want to check us out you can find us right now on MySpace.
www.myspace.com/sfcoregon
Thanks for the prayers!
As for me and the rest of my life I am working at Youth Guidance Association at the Son Village program. I am reminded daily how important a relationship with Jesus is, how valuable family is, and how sufficiant grace is!
I am involved at Good Shepherd College Group and being challenged by my leaders and peers there, to grow deeper with Jesus.
My family is doing great, busy, but great and we are looking forward to the holiday season were we all will HOPEFULLY be able to see eachother for more then a few hours at a time.
Post a comment if you will and know that you and yours are loved!
Blessings!
J.J.
Monday, December 04, 2006
God's Handy Work!
This is why I live in BEAUTIFUL Oregon!
Please pray for me as God is moving forward with His Snowboard Ministry. I will have more details after Wednesday. Please pray for direction and vision for us as a team here at S.F.C. Oregon!
Thanks~ J
Reunion!
It was so GREAT to visit with my friends Yasuhiro (Andy) and Michelle. I met both of them on my mission trip in 2005 while I was in Asia. We had great times of sharing photos and stories, catching up and even being sick together, not to mention times of straight up laughter! I am so blessed by both of them, and all my friends who were with me those six months. I miss you all dearly! Love to all of you and ENJOY the pictures!
~J-chan
Ramblings
Hey Friends,
Just wanted to say a hello from Oregon! I hope everyone is doing well and living out your life full of hope and anticipation for the future. I have to admit that it is hard, and has been especially hard for me lately to experience the peace and clarity that Jesus gives. I know it is totally on my part, but sometimes I feel like I am in a rut, literally. You know how when you are in a rut in the road that is so deep it is hard to control your car, but once you get out of it you KNOW you don't want to get in it again. So, I guess all this rambling is to say that I don't really want to ever be in this rut again, but I am having a hard time getting out of it. I know I will and when I do it will be smoother, just like your car drives smoother when you are out of the rut.
Well blessings to you all and send me a comment or an e-amil to let me know how you are.
~J
Just wanted to say a hello from Oregon! I hope everyone is doing well and living out your life full of hope and anticipation for the future. I have to admit that it is hard, and has been especially hard for me lately to experience the peace and clarity that Jesus gives. I know it is totally on my part, but sometimes I feel like I am in a rut, literally. You know how when you are in a rut in the road that is so deep it is hard to control your car, but once you get out of it you KNOW you don't want to get in it again. So, I guess all this rambling is to say that I don't really want to ever be in this rut again, but I am having a hard time getting out of it. I know I will and when I do it will be smoother, just like your car drives smoother when you are out of the rut.
Well blessings to you all and send me a comment or an e-amil to let me know how you are.
~J
Friday, November 24, 2006
October 27th, 2006
Hey Everyone here are some fun pics of good times with friends at my Birthday party. I so much enjoyed my time that I got to spend with great friends! I am so thankful for all my friends who are near and far. I pray that everyone is doing great and living life to its fullest!
Working as clay~
~J
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