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Reflections on Japan: The Japanese Tea Ceremony, Holy Communion and The Last Supper
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![]() My Journey to Groundbreaking Insights Through the Japanese Tea Ceremony
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So What Is the Connection Between Christianity
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The "Show And Tell" God![]() The bold, brush-painted Chinese character, or “kanji,” that graces Iwa’s home page, as well other web pages, is not just a visually stunning piece of calligraphic art. It is also a symbol that has special meaning to Iwa, especially in this phase of Iwa’s ministry in which “The God Man” seems to be the defining theme. Designed by the artist, Yoshihiro (“Yoshi”) Ishida, read more Christianity and the Japanese Tea Ceremony
Iwa President Stan Inouye sent ripples of fascination and wonder through a riveted audience with the first public presentation of his findings on the relationship between Christianity and the Japanese tea ceremony on October 22 at First Presbyterian Church, Altadena. Standing in front of a large group of people participating in the monthly senior luncheon sponsored by his home church, with a large screen displaying PowerPoint slides behind him, Stan shared provocative insights—largely unheard of by the audience before—from a six-page outline given to each participant entitled “God’s Role in Shaping Japanese Culture: The Japanese Tea Ceremony, the Christian Century, and the Unification of Japan.” Beginning with evidence of God’s early attempts to touch the lives of the people of Japan, Stan talked about how the idea that the Lost read more |
A Ringing Endorsement of the God Man PoemIt's not every day that Iwa receives accolades for its ministry resources from high profile Christians leaders. So one recent enthusiastic endorsement of Iwa's God Man poem by the pastor of a very large local congregation got Iwa's attention and has caused the staff to think that God is up to something that no one could have possibly foreseen. Dr. Greg Waybright, Senior Pastor of Lake Avenue Church, one of the largest churches in Pasadena, and past President of Trinity International University, was trying to figure out what he might give to his host in Asia who had invited him to encourage pastors in several different cities over an intense ten-day period. When he saw the God Man poem on display as part of an exhibit of Yoshi Ishida’s artwork at Fuller Seminary’s bookstore, he immediately knew that was what he wanted to give. He tried to purchase a copy of the poem at the bookstore, but it was not for sale. So he read more
![]() Part of a mixed media collage, "Eat, Love,
Live," by Bob Aisawa, inspired by a painting
of Jesus by Akiane Kramarik
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Discovering Jesus
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