by Whitey | Oct 25, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened.” (Jonah 3:10 NIV) Our God is a God of love and grace. After Jonah disobeyed and ran away, God could have just...
by Whitey | Oct 22, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
Sometimes I go through phases when I read the Bible but can’t seem to engage with it. I don’t “get anything out of it.” I guess that’s probably normal, to an extent. Everyone has their days. But through today’s passage, and...
by Whitey | Oct 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Wadaiko! Spotted while leaving Starbucks the other day… And I just realized how apt a description of modern Japan that is. East meets west, ancient meets modern, all within a walk around the corner. (2011/10/20)
by Whitey | Oct 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
Rev. Ozawa & Son. I’m having a good time in Shizuoka, working with and getting to know the Ozawa family. (2011/10/15)
by Whitey | Oct 7, 2011 | Uncategorized
Acoustic duo I saw at a charity cafe concert last night. Good times. In other news, I had 8 students show up for my new English class on Tuesday, and it looks like there will be a good crowd out for tonight’s English Cafe debut. Prayers appreciated. (posted Oct....
by Whitey | Oct 2, 2011 | Thoughts, Uncategorized
“A group of Jews was traveling from town to town casting out evil spirits. They tried to use the name of the Lord Jesus in their incantation, saying, ‘I command you in the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, to come out!’ Seven sons of Sceva, a...