Thoughts Along the Way© Elaine Mehn for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, as you did that day at Massah in the desert, Psalm 95:7-8 Japan is known for its crowded commuter trains. I experience this occasionally, but every time seems worse than the memory of the time…
A new meaning to rush hour Several observations from our experience: (We did not take this video, nor ride this train) 1. This is no doubt the morning rush hour 2. This is one of the Seibu commuter lines (we used to live out there) 3. Notice people are trying to get into the first cars, the cars farther back are not as crowded. (Makes us think this is the Ikebukuro line). 4. This is…
Japan has wide-reaching influence The lifestyle, customs, entertainment, and technology of Japan continue to exert international influence. Along with these cultural influences comes the influence of the Japanese on global culture in general accompanied with ethics, morals, values, and worldview. Japan is also a leader in Asia, home to over 60% of the world’s people. Key historical persons in Japan who have been Christians have had large influence nationwide, regionally, as well as worldwide. Japan…
Thoughts Along the Way© Elaine Mehn Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the great deep. O LORD, you preserve both man and beast. How priceless is your unfailing love! Both high and low among men find refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. Psalm 36:6-8 When we first moved to Japan, ladies always wore…
Thoughts Along the Way© Elaine Mehn But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ‘unclean.’ For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. Matthew 15:18-19 Once a year our neighborhood association sets aside a day to clean the storm sewers. This involves lifting off the grates and scooping out the rotting leaves and other putrid matter that…
Thoughts Along the Way© Elaine Mehn The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 From the bus window I saw the sign that said Smile Search, a realtor. What a wonderful name for a company that helps people find the place that will bring a smile to…