Jonathan Hayashi
Spiritual Dark Clouds
What is the goal for Christians from a biblical perspective to help fight in the spiritual battle? How do we help people who sense a spiritual fog of dark clouds that surrounds them?
Power of Forgiveness
Conflicts among Christians are common, often arising not from doctrinal disagreements but from personal weaknesses and unresolved issues.
Heart of Repentance
At the heart of repentance, we must first identify and address these underlying causes to effect real change.
Biblical Submission in Marriage
How do Christians committed to God’s Word help through sticky marriage issues?
Sufficiency of Scripture
Scripture is “all” that is needed for both salvation and sanctification in the Christian life. As the Westminster Catechism says, “The whole counsel of God concerning all things necessary for his own glory, man’s salvation, faith, and life.”
Pastoral Care of Jesus
If Christ had the urgency not only to preach and teach the gospel, but to counsel and care those in need, then we ought to follow his example as well, with the care and Christ.
Help Me With My Unbelief
“Lord, I Do Believe. Help My Unbelief!” Has anybody prayed a prayer like that?
Behold the Glory of Empty
Anything that this world offers is truly empty and meaningless. Why? For the world is broken, sinful and hopeless.
When Jesus Doesn’t Calm the Storm of Life
How do we give hope to those who are in the midst of the storm?
Healthy-Church Invest in Kingdom-Focus Ministry
In this life, it only takes a little bit of faith, faith that really cannot be measured, to be included in God’s kingdom.
Jesus, A Friend of Sinners
I am so glad though weary, broken, and guilty failing sinner I am, I have a Savior who befriends me and carries me through the trials.
Navigating Conflict within Church Politics
Dear church congregants; Don’t make it hard for him. Be responsive, be prompt, and be cooperative in every way you can. You will give him such joy.
Leadership is Fighting Against Fear of Man
The issue of “fear of man” became my main focus rather than “fear of God” (Prov 1:7). In other words, as Ed Welch said it well, people became big, and God became small.
Church Planting is Hard Work
I am thankful for little things, such as brothers in this church planter’s cohort that I am part of, as I journey through prayer and encouragement through God’s Word. Wouldn’t be here if it were not for these fellow pastors in this mission work!
5 Reason for Church Planting
Someone may say, “Don’t we have plenty of churches already? Why church planting?” Here are five reasons we believe in planting a church right here and right now.
The Joy in Pastoral Ministry
Though pastoring is tough, the secret to endurance in pastoral ministry is the joys in ministry. Even in the darkest night of pastoral ministry, the joy of ministry always trumps over the hardship.
The Story of Shame & Suicide Monster
As Christians, suicide is seen in a very different light. Shikishima’s belief is tied to his behavior, and he says, “That monster (Godzilla) will never forgive us”
3 Ways to Grow in Wisdom
Life isn’t easy, is it? The holiday season comes to an end, the credit card debt needs to be followed up, often, these are times when counseling and financial consultation are most acquired based on statistics and census reports. We may be able to retreat from the battle for a little while, but life is full of complex situations that …
The Miracle of the Manger
“The central miracle asserted by Christians is the Incarnation. They say that God became Man. Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this….” – C.S. Lewis