No War On Women In The Bible 

Gods plan for women is just as wonderful as for men.  We are all created equal before God.  Some politicians recently are trying to say that women are not treated fairly.  In some cases that is true.  They also say that the Bible pushes suppression of women.  That is completely untrue.

Women have a powerful calling if they choose to fulfill it.  The is no war on women in the Bible. An amazing woman is invaluable.   Check out this description of a wife in Proverbs.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (GWT)

“Who can find a wife with a strong character?

She is worth far more than jewels.

Her husband trusts her with ?all? his heart,

and he does not lack anything good.

She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life.

“She seeks out wool and linen ?with care?

and works with willing hands.

She is like merchant ships.

She brings her food from far away.

She wakes up while it is still dark

and gives food to her family

and portions of food to her female slaves.

“She picks out a field and buys it.

She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned.

She puts on strength like a belt

and goes to work with energy.

She sees that she is making a good profit.

Her lamp burns late at night.

“She puts her hands on the distaff,

and her fingers hold a spindle.

She opens her hands to oppressed people

and stretches them out to needy people.

She does not fear for her family when it snows

because her whole family

has a double layer of clothing.

She makes quilts for herself.

Her clothes are ?made of? linen and purple cloth.

“Her husband is known at the city gates

when he sits with the leaders of the land.

“She makes linen garments and sells them

and delivers belts to the merchants.

She dresses with strength and nobility,

and she smiles at the future.

“She speaks with wisdom,

and on her tongue there is tender instruction.

She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family,

and she does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children and her husband

stand up and bless her.

In addition, he sings her praises, by saying,

‘Many women have done noble work,

but you have surpassed them all!’

“Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates,

?but? a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised.

Reward her for what she has done,

and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.”

9 Ways To Identify A Christian Cult In Japan

In Japan, we’ve had some nasty cults.  Some government sources say we have nearly 5,000.  When the Aum Shinrikyo used Sarin gas the subways on 20 March 1995.   As Jesus followers, we have seen churches go evil under destructive leadership.  These would be defined as Christian Cults.  How exactly does a church go from good to evil?  It’s completely about leadership.  Let’s talk more.

God is love. God is freedom.  God is light.  We can’t all know the details of every church, but we can certainly give you some advice on some of the things to watch for as most cults probably started out good.  What are signs of a cultish church?

  1. You sense the meetings are not about seeking God and flowing with His love but more about doing some type of work of achieving aggressive goals.
  2. Pastor doesn’t associate with other pastors in the area or sees other churches as threats.
  3. Church projects image that they are the only true church.  (This is a big one as no one ever has a corner on God).
  4. Leadership is not really accountable to some direct connections to their denomination (everyone needs correction and good counsel).  There are no spiritual fathers involved in the day to day.
  5. A sense that their church is the only happening church
  6. Members are not allowed to associate with former members who are committed to Jesus but decided to change churches.
  7. Money becomes a big discussion point and strong emphasis is given towards pushing people to give
  8. Church says that they are replacing the birth family as the ‘true’ family
  9. The church operates more and more like a business than a spiritual energy recharging station.

There are many more signs that we could list up regarding a cultish church, but the best thing you can do for any church is pray.  The Holy Spirit will guide you on whether to stay there and help them get right before God, or direct you to get out and find a place with a passion for God.

Victory comes by daily effort

Proverbs 24:10 (NKJV Strong’s Bible)If you faint in the day of adversity,

Your strength is small.

Be strong fill yourself up with the Word of God daily. There is trouble in this world. However you don’t have to let trouble in.  When it comes, blow it away by your faith. 

How Can You Establish A Biblical Truth

2 Corinthians 13:1 (NKJV Strong’s Bible)? This will be the third time I am coming to you. “By the mouth of two or three witnesses every word shall be established.”

If you want to establish some concept or truth based on the Word of God(the Holy Bible), you’ve got to prove it. How do you prove the Word Od God?  You do so by the Word of God. 

If you can find a concept in multiple location in the Word Of God, you’re treading into a danger zone. Have you got a truth in multiple locations of he Bible, you’re looking good!

Being Present With The Father

2 Corinthians 5:6-8 (NKJV Strong’s Bible)So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

I will live long and strong as I live by faith. I will meet Jesus in the air.  Can’t wait to be with Him. 

A New Reason For Existing

wake up live2 Corinthians 5:15-18 (GWT)

He died for all people so that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for the man who died and was brought back to life for them.

So from now on we don’t think of anyone from a human point of view. If we did think of Christ from a human point of view, we don’t anymore. Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. God has done all this. He has restored our relationship with him through Christ, and has given us this ministry of restoring relationships.

Don’t think from a human point of view.   Praise God!  Our relationship is restored with God through the work of Jesus.

Believers Are Surrounded By Spiritually Blind People

Blinded2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (GWT)

So if the Good News that we tell others is covered with a veil, it is hidden from those who are dying. The god of this world has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. As a result, they don’t see the light of the Good News about Christ’s glory. It is Christ who is God’s image.

Don’t be blinded. See the glory of God working in your daily life!