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Born and raised in Japan of missionary parents. Have been here as an adult missionary since 1981.

Faithfulness; April 11, 2024


Ezekiel 33:18-19 “If a righteous man turns from his righteousness and does evil, he will die for it. And if a wicked man turns away from his wickedness and does what is just and right, he will live by doing … Continue reading

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Death; April 10, 2024


Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live! This whole section is a refutation of the image the devil tries to project on us of what God is like. … Continue reading

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Hidden Hypocrisy; April 9, 2024


Ezekiel 14:3 “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?” This is a very interesting section. Some of the … Continue reading

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The Results of Repentance; April 8, 2024


Ezekiel 11:18-20 “They will return to it and remove all its vile images and detestable idols. I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and … Continue reading

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The Evangelistic Imperative; April 7, 2024


Ezekiel 3:18 “When I say to a wicked man, ‘You will surely die,” and you do not warn him or speak out to dissuade him from his evil ways in order to save his life, that wicked man will die … Continue reading

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Responding to Trials; April 6, 2024


Lamentations 3:40-42 Let us examine our ways and test them,and let us return to the Lord.Let us lift up our hearts and our handsto God in heaven and say,“We have sinned and rebelled,and You have not forgiven.” This chapter is … Continue reading

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Forgiveness; April 5, 2024


Jeremiah 50:20 “In those days, at that time,” declares the Lord, “search will be made for Israel’s guilt, but there will be none, and for the sins of Judah, but none will be found, for I will forgive the remnant … Continue reading

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Calling to Repentance; April 4, 2024


Jeremiah 36:7 “Perhaps they will bring their petition before the Lord, and each will turn from his wicked ways, for the anger and wrath pronounced against this people by the Lord are great.” Jeremiah had the unenviable task of calling … Continue reading

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Schedules; April 3, 2024


Acts 1:7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. An enormous amount of attention is paid to the next verse, about being witnesses under … Continue reading

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Purpose; April 2, 2024


John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. I dearly love this section of Scripture, and I’ve even … Continue reading

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