Handle with care!

I won't do the cliche about the true meaning of Christmas.
But I will talk about it.
What is intresting is that Jesus was born.
That means he was a newborn.
A newborn is fragile, delicate, precious.
Newborns are so helpless they need assistance holding up their heads.
A pure helplessness with only the faith in the human race.
God never lost faith in man (you).
The simple act of being raised by man shows great faith and deep trust.
Try and remember, parents make a world of difference.
We all are impacted deeply, in good and bad ways, by our parents.
No matter how much you try and say NO! Parents shape you for better or worse.
God had faith in his parents and trusted them to raise him.
Not only raise him but raise him to be perfect!
We can never forget what we are made of and made in the image of.
Two people with tremendous faith from God were able to raise ...God.
Man is hope, man has not lost hope.
Christmas is a simple act of God showing us that we are capable of godly things.
He trusts us immensly and will give us the opportunity to walk around with a truly priceless gift.
I certainly don't feel capable of handling Gods priceless gift, but that's not the point.
He does, so let us take possession and claim this gift.
Let it change us from the inside out.
Merry Christmas!

THE GRAPE!!!

Enjoy the video.
We love and thank everyone for their support and comments!

TURKEY DAY

It was different but very thankful. We are all away from "home", but we are all right where God wants us. We shared a great meal and even better conversation. One thing that stuck with me is how many millions of things had to happen to get each one of us around that table. Look at the picture again... really..look..and think about the support behind each person. Look at each person and see hundreds of people thousands of prayers and millions of decisions to get that one person here. These are God's creatures of young and old from all walks of life brought here for one purpose, God's will.

Robyn and I are so thankful of all that God has done and is doing in our lives. I can't keep saying thanks enough to all of the people who support us and put us in their prayers.

What a true honor to be spoken of in someones conversation with God. What true love and caring that shows when no one is looking and no one will ever know, to be thought of.

Arigato Isue,
Arigato Gozimasta,
Paul and Robyn
P.S. I promise the grape will be up soon.

FOCUS

Just a little picture of this beautiful world.


Makes me want to focus more!
What about you?
The grape will be coming soon, thank you for your dedication and patience on this project.

COMMING SOON

MY AWESOME 2ND GRADERS

The anticipation is unbearable, but soon everyone will know what the purple grape is doing in OKINAWA. Stay tuned to this blog for more information.
The first quarter or the first half of the semester is over. Lots of grading to do. I recently asked one of my Middle School students to start a devotion with a few of his friends. Just a 10 minute meeting on Mondays to give us strength and most importantly to put Gods word in our hears. I'm hoping that Gods will is on this group and amazing things will grow from such a small seed. Robyn has been disciplining one student every morning. God is using her in amazing ways.
Love all of you,
The Robison
P.S. Stay tuned for the grape!!

GAMBE TE

Every Tuesday on a small island called Okinawa in a small town called Yomitan in a small school called Okinawa Christian School International a small group of students grades 9-12 have an awsome time ROCKIN OUT TO GOD!!
"Where ever you are, here I am"
God isn't good he's totally awesome man.
Love you (yes you!),
Paul and Robyn
"Gambe Te" an encouragement phrase, like "you can do it" or "go for it".

Okinawa (CRIBS)

A look into our home. We thank everyone for their love and support.

Attack of the GECKO!!!!

Hello everyone.
Robyn just had a tramatic experience leaving our apt this afternoon. She opened the door and a gecko dropped onto her shirt. Robyn screamed and cried. Here is a picture of the beast after I wrestled him out of the apartment.

Last night (Wed) we went to toguchi beach with most of the teachers and staff and prayed for the school year and the student body and God`s will in the school.

It was amazing to see God right in the center of school compared to public school where they shew God totaly out. Then people wonder why there is so many problems.
God loves us so much that he is willing to bow out and let us take our own stand in our own strength (which we realize we don`t have any). God is also ready to take us back at a moments notice, without question and without judgement. God wants our joy and wants our passion but he wants it directed at him, only then can he truly bless us.

God is much more than smelly bibles and boring services, He is the everything that makes you stop and wonder or look at in true beauty. He is relavant, He is exciting, He is fun, He is everything you thought he wasn`t. When we humans try to put a name on God we are selling ourselves short. That`s why when asked what God`s name is He said
"I am"

Can you see God with us?
I sure can.
Love all of you,
Paul and Robyn

BBQ

Robyn, Susan, Carolyn and I went to Mr. Higashimori`s (on the right in the pink shirt)house for a BBQ. Mr. Higashimori has a son that goes to OCSI. It was a lot of fun getting to meet his family. Mr. Higashimori even made us hotdogs, I guess to make us feel like we were home. We had fun talking about how people in the US use 500 gallon drums to make BBQ grills and how cowboys determine their status by the size of their belt buckle.

We are at the last day of learning Japanese and then were on our own. It is a very difficult language because you not only have to learn new words but also a new alphabet. It`s fun but hard at the same time.

One of the cultural things to do down here is to attach charms to your cell phone. Some people have 10-20 hanging from their phone.

Robyn is having fun at the vending machine each day trying new drinks (theirs ton`s of them).

School start the 24th of August so prayer would be encouraged to give us strength and direction for the beginning of the school year. First impressions are important even when they should not be.

Thank you for everyone who posts messages for us. It`s fun to hear feedback.

Until next time
The Robison-san

Okinawa

We finally arrived in Okinawa, Japan. It was a short trip, of only 29 hrs from door to door, and a fun trip. Yesterday (Friday) the administrative staff took us out to lunch for pizza, and it was good! I couldn`t believe it either. For dinner we were taken to an authentic Japanese restaurant, I had chicken katsu and Robyn had chicken yaki soba (both were good).
Robyn and I are adjusting as normal as possible. We are meeting new teachers and parents and they are all so very friendly. I must go , we are going food shopping, to the beach, and maybe snorkeling.
I love each one of you and pray for God`s will in your life.
Arigato gozimas,
Paul and Robyn

P.S. Andrew, we will be sending you pics of some neat bugs and hermit crabs in a few days.

ATL

Robyn and I headed down to Hot-Lanta to the Japanese Consulate. While we were down their we met with Paul and Nacy Geischen, former OCSI teachers and Allen a newbie like us. We had a great time having lunch, learning about what OCSI is all about and making new friends.
While we were down there we had the pleasure of seeing Rob Bell speak. That weird picture above is an absolutly fascinating story of how everything is spiritual, how God loves us and how God is a pleasure seeker. Rob Bell mentioned how even today we can be slaves in Egypt by letting our job or work consume us. It's so easy to get wrapped up in a job and forget that we are human beings, not human doings.
We are currently packing for the big move to Okinawa and soaking up our family and friends before we leave. I don't believe anyone is looking at our blog, if you are please write a comment at the bottom of the post.
Much love in Him
Paul and Robyn Robison

Superman

I never thought about the parallel between Superman and God.
After seeing Superman returns there are to many to list.
One quote during the moviewas that he "hears everything".
We create these ultimate people because we long for someone to fill the roll of Superman.
How about..... we have our own Superman,"Savior", (use a few time in the movie) right here on earth.
Superman died and rose again. Where have I seen that before?
Superman died to save us. Where have I seen that before?
Only one thing canhurt Superman (kryptonite) and only one thing hurts God(sin).
Think about it.
Sin is like stabbing kryptonite into Gods heart.
He is left unable to help you even though he desperatly wants to.
If your like me (I hope yournot)and think it would be cool to be Superman, it would be.
But we can't. And of course we want to do the things we can't.
But know that you can chill with Superman (Jesus).
Be blessedby his Father, and even get high
a fly with the Spirit.
Watch the movie.
P.S. Can Superman fly w/o his cape? If so why does he wear it?

Marital Bliss!

Here we go!! The BIG DAY. God blessed us with a beautiful wedding day. We could not of asked for anything more between the perfect weather to the best bridal party and the guests who were keepin it real! Even though Donny Orlando kept it "realer" with his break dancing moves.
Now we are down south just relaxing and getting ready for our next adventure. We had a little mix up with Robyn's visa (spelled her new last name wrong) but it all worked out. We will be going to Atlanta for a few days in July to get our visa stamped, meet with Allen a first year teacher at OCSI like us and we will be hearing Rob Bell speak. August 1 is when we are leaving for Japan and God has provided full support for our mission. Valley Christian Church has truly blessed our lives and we greatly appreciate their continuous love and support. We are right in the middle of Gods will and it feels awesome. Until next time "love deeply, communicate constantly, forgive quickly and respect one another always" some wisdom from my best man Rick.

God is good!

Wow, a story only God can create is what Robyn and I are experiencing. Our first celebration is our marriage. I am anticipating my bride and my life together with her. After creating one of the most precious bonds that only God can adhere we will be moving to Okinawa, Japan. It will be a honeymoon of 2 years teaching, growing and learning. Okinawa Christian School International www.ocsi.org is our destination and we both feel very privileged and unworthy of this opportunity. We are both currently working (Robyn in N.Y. and I in N.C.) and most of all following the man of peace. We both attend awesome churches (www.valleychristianchurch.net and www.c3church.org) and eagerly await to attend one together. We pray that this site will keep us in touch with all of our friends and a way for us to show what God is doing in our lives. We hope that you pray for us and send prayer requests so that we can pray for you. Our e-mail address is robisonocsi@Gmail.com and we hope that this will be another avenue that we can create relationships even though we will be on the other side of the earth. Robyn and I promise to keep this blog updated and current. Thank you for your support.
" for without Me ye can do nothing"
John 15:5