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Step 3: Pay your debts – A borrower is a slave of the lender

Our step for this time, if you describe it in terms of a video game, is like a Dragon Quest…
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Step 2: Making a basic emergency savings account

First, you’ll want to set aside 100,000 yen in case of an emergency, such as a car accident or the…
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Step 1. Plan for Money – Make a Monthly Budget

Hello everyone! Today let’s take the first step towards financial freedom! Do you have an idea of where your money…
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7 Steps to Financial Freedom – Intro

If there was such a thing as “financial planning based on biblical wisdom”, wouldn’t you want to hear about it?…
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#For what reason am I living? (Last) – Let’s have fun!

While living a good life, doing good things, working diligently every day, and being blessed by a great group of…
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#For what reason are you living? – You won’t find a purpose for living on your own

After I graduated college, I was in America, alone and on my way to Haiti. I told myself enthusiastically that…
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For what reason are you living? – You can live as yourself!

For example: no one can turn a “Mi” note into a “Doh” note. It doesn’t matter how good of a…
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#For what reason am I living? – You no longer have to hide!

Up until the last blog, we looked at life as if it were cake, but from now, let’s look at…
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Ten Years Since

This year, March 11th marks the tenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. What kind of feelings are you…
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#For what reason am I living? – You have free will

In the last two parts of this series, I wrote about how everyone (yes, that includes you!) has Someone who…
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#What Are You Living For? – You are made with the best intention and purpose

Last time, I talked about cakes and the fact that they are not made by accident nor made by themselves.…
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# For what reason am I living? -You’re not a failure

Imagine a baker pouring all his heart into making a beautiful cake. No one would think that the cake was…
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# For what reason am I living?

If you’ve ever watched “The Sound of Music” or taken music lessons as a child, you’re probably familiar with the…
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The Good News for Those Alone at Christmas – You can also shine!

Well, looks like the Christmas season is here again! Everywhere you look, you can see bright, colorful lights bathing the…
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The Good News for Those Alone at Christmas – You Don’t Have to Stay Alone!

Christmas is coming again! I haven’t really always planned special events on Christmas Day or celebrated in a big way.…
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Romantic Relationships: Is this the right one? – A Relationship of Complementing Each Other

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable…
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Romantic Relationships: Is this the right one? – A Relationship that Recognizes Each Other’s Value

Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange…
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Relationships: Is this the one? – A relationship of forgiving each other

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. -Ephesians 4:32 No…
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Relationships: Is this the One? -Relationships with Shared Goals

When there is no clear prophetic vision, people quickly wander astray. But when you follow the revelation of the word,…
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Relationships: Is this the right one? – A Relationship that Follows the Same Thing

Let’s imagine this. During a soccer match, the head coach signaled the team to do a particular thing. But the…
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Romantic Relationships: Is this the Right One? -A Relationship of Submitting to One Another

Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. – Ephesians 5:21 What image comes to mind when you hear…
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Relationships: Is this the one? -Relationship of Giving to Each Other

We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 It’s easy to love someone when you have an emotional…
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Relationships: Is this the one? – Introduction

Have you ever asked yourself this question? What I mean is: “Is my relationship with this person going to lead…
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Peacemaker 10: You are a person who speaks dreams and visions

People who change the world are people who have a burning passion for their dreams and visions. People who want…
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Peacemaker 9: You Are the Person Who Lends an Ear

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. – Proverbs 15:1 When you are filled…
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Peacemaker 8: You are the one who serves

After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel…
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Peacemaker 7: You don’t have to be swayed by the world anymore

Don’t change yourselves to be like the people of this world, but let God change you inside with a new…
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Peacemaker 6: The person free from riches

I have three kids. Although they are close to each other, they sometimes fight. One of the biggest reasons they…
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Peacemaker 5: The Person Who Shoulders Forgiveness

When you try to patch things up with someone you’ve been fighting with, have you ever found that the discussion…
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Peacemaker 4: The Person Who Has Peace

A peacemaker is someone brimming with confidence and peace of mind- who is humble, but not servile. It might be…
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Peacemaker 3: You are a Difference Celebrator

There once was a time in Japan’s history when it was closed off for 200 years. There were probably a…
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Peacemaker 2: You are a person who finds a common point

It’s really amazing when you finally get to understand someone or be understood by someone, right? Whether it is by…
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Peacemaker 1: You Are the Person Who Brings About Peace

Hey guys, do you know what type of people Christians are? Christians, what kind of people do you think you…
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Who am I? A Person with a Purpose

Do you remember? You are a wonderful masterpiece created by the One true God. And, you are a son or…
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Who am I? Sons and Daughters

“You are my child, and I love you so much. Your existence is an enormous joy to me” What if…
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Who am I? A Masterpiece

I am sure everyone has heard this question. Maybe you are even thinking about it now! Maybe the person you…
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Don’t lose to Corona! – Loneliness

Don’t lose to Corona! – Loneliness Loneliness seems like an illness that has no cure, a problem that has persisted…
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Be a Dream-Releaser (Even in a Prison) Get hit on the head with an apple in this time of pandemic

Be a Dream-Releaser (Even in a Prison) Get hit on the head with an apple in this time of pandemic…
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DON’T LOSE TO CORONA! – NO MOTIVATION

Don’t Lose to Corona! – No Motivation You might be teleworking from home…all those plans you had months ago are…
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THINGS TO DO IN A CAVE (OR… HOME ISOLATION) (ELIJAH)

THINGS TO DO IN A CAVE (OR… HOME ISOLATION) (ELIJAH) Through this message, God is speaking to us in a…
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Don’t lose to Corona! – Sexual Temptation

Don’t lose to Corona! – Sexual Temptation Everyone, do you know that sex is a gift from God? Also, it…
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He Is Risen!

He Is Risen! How can Christians live such happy-looking lives, even though Jesus died on the cross? What’s so happy…
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How to enjoy online service!

How is everyone enjoying online service? There may be a few of you who are hesitant about this new method…
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Easter In 2020 – Come On And Celebrate Together!

Easter In 2020 – Come On And Celebrate Together! Easter is still on this year! Of course, I don’t think…
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Prepare Yourself For A Great Future In A Time Of Coronavirus

Prepare Yourself For A Great Future In A Time Of Coronavirus Sunday March 29th 2020 – 3pm This message is…
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“What do I do?” in a time of Coronavirus (Don’t forget the eggs! – Excellent (Eggs-ellent)

“What do I do?” in a time of Coronavirus (Don’t forget the eggs! – Excellent (Eggs-ellent) Sunday March 29th 2020…
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THINGS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN DO IN TIMES OF CORONAVIRUS

THINGS THAT YOUNG PEOPLE CAN DO IN TIMES OF CORONAVIRUS Sunday March 22nd 2020 – 3pm Do you remember when…
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DEVELOPING STRENGTH IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

DEVELOPING STRENGTH IN A TIME OF CORONAVIRUS Sunday March 22nd 2020 – 11:30am While the Coronavirus is affecting everyone as…
 

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