by Whitey | Jul 31, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
In this passage we see Israel suffering the consequences of their sins, as they are defeated by Assyria and taken into exile. Sometimes when we read the Old Testament, God’s judgements seem really harsh. However, this passage makes it clear that He had warned...
by Whitey | Jul 31, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yukata Couple I spotted this cute couple on the way to see the fireworks in Toyota this evening. Shot, edited and uploaded from my iPhone, 7/31/2011.
by Whitey | Jul 31, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
The one word that comes to mind when I read the story of Ahaz, king of Israel, is “compromise.” And not the good kind, either.Ahaz not only allowed pagan worship to go on in Israel; he took part in it himself. He led by example, even to the point of...
by Whitey | Jul 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
A beach in Shizuoka. I’m here doing a two-day kids’ day camp with the Immanuel Numazu Church. It’s a small group, but it’s been great so far. I shared the Gospel through drawing yesterday. Praying for sunshine, a good turn-out, and open hearts...
by Whitey | Jul 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just finished the group class I was taking at the YWCA. Here’s what I’m planning to use for studying Japanese on my own for a while, before taking private lessons in the fall. 1. Japanese for All Occasions (book with CD — pictured above) by Taeko...
