Tag Archives: marriage

Appearance; July 2, 2026


1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” This … Continue reading

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Women; June 16, 2026


Genesis 17:15 God also said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you are no longer to call her Sarai; her name will be Sarah.” This is extremely important, but we almost miss it in English, and we completely miss it … Continue reading

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Women; April 5, 2026


Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. It is hard for us to imagine how thoroughly women were looked down on in that society. In a court of law, a woman’s … Continue reading

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Marriage; November 21, 2025


Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad    and give him glory!For the wedding of the Lamb has come,    and his bride has made herself ready. This is a fitting climax to the theme of The Joy of the Lord that we’ve been pursuing … Continue reading

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Relationships; October 21, 2025


Philippians 1:3-5 I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, With the theme of The Joy of the … Continue reading

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Women; July 11, 2025


Psalm 113:9 He settles the childless woman in her home    as a happy mother of children.Praise the Lord. The vast majority of the Psalms are stated or assumed to have been written by men. However, this verse gives me the impression that this … Continue reading

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Sexual Purity; March 26, 2025


1 Thessalonians 4:7-8 For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit. … Continue reading

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Marriage and the Church; March 20, 2025


Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. In Japanese, this is one of the most familiar passages in the whole Bible for me, because I use it every time I … Continue reading

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Unity in Diversity; March 4, 2025


1 Corinthians 12:18-20 But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, … Continue reading

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Marriage; February 27, 2025


1 Corinthians 7:17 Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them. This is the rule I lay down in all the churches. This is one area … Continue reading

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