Hojo: For Such a Time as This
Hojo sat in his favorite chair in his family-owned coffee shop – Pappi's Place, reading his Bible. He has often wondered why God would bring him home from the mission field to this - owning and running a coffee shop. "I should be in Malaysia teaching the Bible at Grace Bible School and helping develop church leaders, not here serving coffee and baked goods," he sighed. It had been one year since he had arrived back in Charleston and inherited Papi's Place. Hojo knew the community had not yet accepted Pappi's Place becoming Pappi's Coffee Shop. They missed the old hamburger joint his father owned, and frankly, Hojo had been gone for so long that no one knew him or trusted him.
Why Waiting on God
I have been asked why I named my BLOG “Waiting on God?” It comes from the novel I am writing called “HoJo: Waiting on God.” I am slowly working on this book and I find that just like my main character in the book I am still, even though I am nearly 69, waiting on God for direction and strength.
Chapter One: They Call Me HoJo
“Hey, HoJo, you awake up there? Everyone keeps asking about you, and I could use some help!” I awoke with a jolt, “Where am I?" Then I realize I am home in my bed, but why does everything smell like smoke? “Fire!” I tumbled out of bed only to realize that I was smelling myself! I got called out to a fire last night, and when I came home, I never changed out of my clothes. I must have just crawled into bed in my clothes.