without antibodies

"A faith without some doubts is like a human body without antibodies in it.  People who blithely go through life too busy or indifferent to ask hard questions about why they believe as they do will find themselves defenseless against either the experience of tragedy or the probing questions of a smart skeptic." 
Tim Keller

'Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!"' Mark 9:24

Amazon.com: tim keller reason for god: Books

Shinshu University

Students writing a narrative essay outline. 

Today was the last day of first semester at Shinshu University. 

But trembles when we pray!

"One concern of the devil is to keep Christians from praying. He fears nothing from prayerless work, prayerless studies or prayerless religion. He laughs at our toils and mocks our wisdom, but trembles when we pray!" Samuel Chadwick

"Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." 1 Pt 5:7-8

ministry of mercy

“The ministry of mercy, then, is the best advertising a church can have. It convinces a community that this church provides people with actions for their problems, not only talk. It shows the community that this church is compassionate.” Tim Keller

"'Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?' He said, 'The one who showed him mercy.' And Jesus said to him, 'You go, and do likewise.'" Luke 10:36-37

Amazon.com: Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road, Timothy J. Keller

hot air ballon

This morning, our kids (right) rode a hot air balloon at a park near our church.

Adera Ravine

Adera Ravine, July 13th

It was cold. All four beside me.

Josh and Shane.

Map of Adera Ravine. About 2 hours from Matsumoto.

the noble art of music

"Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." Martin Luther

"Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens!" Psalm 150:1

Check out an amazing pianist Alex McDonald (website). And read WORLD | Yeast in the dough | Arsenio Orteza | June 29, 2013