Greater Purpose

Short-Lived Satisfaction Sometimes searching for more is hard work. A chain of fast-food restaurants was seeking to sell more milkshakes. They asked customers what would make milkshakes more satisfying. More chocolate, perhaps? Did they want them chunkier? More fruit? Chewier? Sweeter? This chain of restaurants worked hard to satisfy customers’ desires with tasty milkshakes. But sales …

The summer season signals the start of circuses around the world. Most people in Japan are familiar with modern circuses like the Kinoshita Circus. Circuses have changed a lot over the years. The Biggest Draw What makes a circus attractive? A bright red big top? Funny clowns? Animal tricks? Elephants? Kinoshita circus president Tadashi Kinoshita believes the …

  “With or Without You … I can’t Live With or Without You” An old band from the ’80s named U2 famously sang these words from The Joshua Tree album while on tour in Japan in 2019. A Love Song Asking Big Picture Questions Apparently, “With or without you” was intended by Bono to be …

Imagine you are in a war about to head into battle, and as guns and ammunition are being handed out, you see a skinny, weak-looking soldier shake his head saying ‘I’m sorry. I don’t use guns,’ while moving, empty-handed, to the front.  Would you think that soldier was wise or foolish? Strong or weak? Would you …

God creates assemblies to reveal his glory in Christ. Hakone, Japan When I first visited Japan on vacation, we went to Hakone to see Mt. Fuji. This treasured gift from a dear family member has been a great memory.  Made by a craftsman in Hakone 箱根町, it may look like a painting, but it’s actually made …

Let’s explore God’s eternality by looking at 1 Peter chapter 1 so that we can remember to: 1- Hold onto hope, 2- Be strong in faith and 3- Love others well. would you look at the Time? Time can slip away when you’re with people you care about, can’t it? It’s easy to lose track …