by Whitey | Mar 1, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
After the Israelites left Egypt, they had many challenges ahead of them, the biggest one being to enter and conquer the Promised Land. An army was needed, so the able men were counted and recruited. But an entire tribe, the Levites, was set apart for another purpose:...
by Whitey | Feb 24, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Sometimes the trials and temptations we face can seem overwhelming. We are weak. We are easily defeated. But we are not alone. “…the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” (vs. 4) God is stronger. Rely on His strength today....
by Whitey | Feb 24, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“And this is his commandment: We must believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as he commanded us.” (v. 23) I love the simplicity of this verse. We tend to complicate things. But this sums up what it means to be a Christian,...
by Whitey | Feb 22, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
今日、神様の愛を思い出しました…感謝しています。神様の子供になたこӗ...
by Whitey | Feb 21, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Do not love the world.” (vs.15) The “love” John talks about here is not really love at all, since the “world” he speaks of is not the people around us but the sinful things of this world. To love those things is a selfishness that...
by Whitey | Feb 21, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
At our church we follow a Bible reading plan and share our thoughts via cell phone email. I’ve decided to share my thoughts on a blog as well, thus this new Poserous site. It will be a mix of Japanese and English. Here’s my first post…...