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Tag Archives: Japanese culture
The Choice to Rejoice; November 17, 2022
Habakkuk 3:18-19 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, choices, circumstances, faith, gratitude, hypocrisy, Japanese culture, reality, superhuman, trials
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Love; September 22, 2022
Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Once again where the NIV says “love,” the Japanese says, “grace.” The Japanese term is also used for blessings in general, so … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, Japanese culture, knowing God, love, marriage, spiritual growth, wisdom
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Giving a Testimony; August 23, 2022
Psalm 40:10 I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and salvation. I do not conceal your love and your truth from the great assembly. Several of David’s Psalms seem almost bipolar, going from … Continue reading
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Tagged bipolar, bragging, emotions, focus, human weakness, Japanese culture, narcissism, spiritual warfare, telling others, testimony
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Japan; April 25, 2022
Isaiah 42:4 “In his law the islands will put their hope.” One of the many reasons Isaiah is my favorite book of the Old Testament is its many references to islands. Being born, raised, and called to minister in Japan, … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, faithfulness, harvest, Japan, Japanese Buddhism, Japanese culture, Japanese history, ministry in Japan
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Opposition; October 24, 2020
Acts 14:2-3 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So Paul and Barnabas spent considerable time there, speaking boldly for the Lord, who confirmed the message of his grace … Continue reading
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Tagged American Christians, COVID-19, Dr. Cal Guy, enemies, harvest, Japanese culture, luxury, opposition, persecution
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Revenge; October 26, 2019
Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you. Revenge is an honored tradition in Japan, One of the most famous and best-loved historical tales is The Storehouse … Continue reading
Confession; July 29, 2019
Psalm 32:5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord”— and you forgave the guilt of my sin. This Psalm has several dearly-loved passages … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute honesty, attitude, confession, forgiveness, guilt, honesty, Japanese culture, repentance, sin
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Forgiveness; February 5, 2019
Luke 5:20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” Forgiveness is one of the major themes of the whole Bible. Right after including forgiveness in teaching His disciples to pray, Jesus said what has got … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, God's grace, holiness, Japanese culture, purity, radical forgiveness, repentance, revenge, righteousness, salvation
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Gifting; December 21, 2018
1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, gifting, gifts, Japanese culture, payment, rewards, spiritual gifts, stewardship
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