Tag Archives: serving God

December 21, 2012


John 1:12 Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. This is at the very core of the proclamation of the Gospel. We can get all … Continue reading

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October 31, 2012


Psalm 97:11-12 Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Because of the differences between the Japanese and the English here, I … Continue reading

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October 7, 2012


Psalm 22:28-29 For dominion belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him– those who cannot keep themselves … Continue reading

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October 1, 2012


Psalm 9:10 Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. Languages are interesting in their nuances. Where the English says “trust,” the Japanese expression is more like “depend on.” … Continue reading

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September 16, 2012


Deuteronomy 32:3-4 I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and … Continue reading

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July 17, 2012


Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to … Continue reading

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July 2, 2012


Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is … Continue reading

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June 8, 2012


Romans 8:5 Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The NIV does … Continue reading

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May 16, 2012


John 15:4-5 “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are … Continue reading

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April 11, 2012


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. When John 20 is one of my favorite chapters in … Continue reading

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