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Why Unity Matters
In John 17, shortly before his betrayal and arrest, Jesus prayed some incredibly important words for the church: “20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one,…
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The Destroyer Of Christian Community
“Those who love their dream of Christian community more than the Christian community itself become destroyers of that Christian community.” Thus wrote (in paraphrase) Dietrich Bonhoeffer in his book “Living Together.” Bonhoeffer understood something which many of us struggle to accept – Christian community isn’t…
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Foreign Languages & Foreign Ideas
I have learned two foreign languages in my life. The first was French which I studied all the way through both high school and college. I even spent a semester abroad in Belgium, where I worshiped with a French speaking church. The second I learned…
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Fear & Talents
One aspect that has long stood out to me regarding the parable of the talents in Matthew 25 is the motivation for the wicked servant. What drove him to literally bury his portion instead of using it to produce more for his master? What caused…
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Girl on a Flying Sheep
For several years (yes, years) I’ve been wanting to do a children’s book for my oldest daughter. I want to write one for both of them, but this idea actually came about before my second daughter was born or even conceived. Anyway, for various reasons…
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Giant Confusion
A new drawing for Illustration Friday. This week’s theme is “tall.” This work was done using Procreate on the new iPad, with a bamboo stylus.
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The Beauty of Japan
If you think of the beauty of any place, you probably think of something like the above photo. You imagine some famous spot that has some kind of aesthetic value; a place where maybe you could walk around for hours just enjoying the beauty. Certainly…
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Fushimi Inari
Last weekend I was able to go to Kyoto and visit the Fushimi Inari shrine. It is perhaps most famous for its rows of Torii Gates, which line the path up to the shrine itself. I’m not sure exactly how many there are, but there…
About Les
I am a follower of Jesus, a husband and father, and a minister serving in Matsudo, Japan. My interests include theology, philosophy, photography, tennis, and a variety of other things. Here on my blog, I share my thoughts about … whatever I feel like. I hope you enjoy this place where our thoughts collide.
