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Buses, Trains and Shinkansen
Have you ever heard of a Shinkansen? It is a bullet train that goes about 175 miles per hour. Some go up to 200 mph. The ride is exciting because it is so fast. Some things I see out the window pass me like a blur. But riding the Shinkansen…
Beetles, Bows and Arrows
Hi, I’m Christian, another missionary kid. I want to tell you a little about how different life is here in the land of mosquitoes, floating grass and tropical insects. Here are a few of my favorite memories. One time I saw this huge green beetle. It was really cool because…
Ojizō-san
Every day when I walk to school, I see a big box with something inside it—an image made of rock, usually with a red bib and a white face. Have you ever seen something like this? It is an altar with a rock figure called Ojizō-san, a Japanese spiritual guardian.…
Gogodala Life and Big Canoes
Hi. My name is Evangeline, and I am a missionary kid. I like to play soccer and volleyball with my friends. My chores include dishes and laundry. Like many other children, I have homeschool studies to do as well. I have a little Gogodala sister who is about four years…
Our Dear Eve
“Dad!” Eve shouted. “I want to go to Cyrus and Esther’s house. It’s so fun there. Their kids don’t have to go to school or wake up so early.” Chazbar looked at her with a somewhat impatient face. “That’s because you always visit them on the weekend. No one has…
Be A Shining Light
While I have been homeschooled since kindergarten, two years ago, my younger sister started attending a small Christian school. My mom liked it so much that she highly encouraged me to go. So I did. Today, two things amaze me: how fast a year went by and how much the…
Be A Shining Light
While I have been homeschooled since kindergarten, two years ago, my younger sister started attending a small Christian school. My mom liked it so much that she highly encouraged me to go. So I did. Today, two things amaze me: how fast a year went by and how much the…
Amerikanka
Hi, my name is Anastasia, but my family calls me Babers. I am 7 years old and in the first grade. When I first started school, everyone was whispering and pointing at me. I heard someone say “Amerikanka,” which means American. I felt kind of scared. The first classmate to…
When Mission Finds a Willing Heart
Some missionary stories begin with large evangelistic campaigns. Others begin with something much simpler: a prayer, a visit and one family willing to open their door. This is Isabel Mudumbe’s story. Today, at 14, Isabel is one of the most active girls in our Pathfinder Club in Mozambique. She participates…
Small Boys. Big God.
Our names are Joshua and Kaleb, and we are brothers. We are still small, but we have already seen how God answers prayers. Here are some of our stories. Joshua: One time, we went for a walk very far from home. Suddenly a big storm came, and we ran to…