New Pilgrims
In April 1921, Rev. Kengo Tajima (1884-1961) was sent to continue the work of the Japanese Church of Christ in Salt Lake City begun by Rev. Hidenobu Toyotome. Tajima’s ministry…
Neither Chariots Nor Horses (Psalms 20-21)
Read Psalms 20–21: A Psalm of David. Psalm 20 – 1 May the LORD answer you in the day of trouble! May the name of the God of Jacob protect you!…
Awesome in Power: Help for Trusting in the Trustworthy God (Ps 21)
Read Psalm 21: To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 O LORD, in your strength the king rejoices, and in your salvation how greatly he exults! 2 You have…
The Attributes of God According to Proverbs
The Knowledge of the Holy Proverbs 1-9 are like the dining table in a palace and chapters 10-31 like the spreading of the banquet. Lady Wisdom, with her own strong…
To Follow in the Faith of Abraham
Rev. Sohei Kowta (1893-1963) pastored the Japanese Presbyterian Church in Wintersburg, California from 1938 to 1942. He later recounted, Immediately after my lunch on that fatal Sunday, December 7, 1941,…
The Babylonian Exile and the Love of God
Rev. Hideo Hashimoto (1911-2003) was born in the United States, but received his primary school education in Japan. His extensive travel and experiences allowed him to understand both the Japanese…
God’s Glory Revealed: Help to See God in His World and in His Word (Ps 19)
Read Psalm 19: To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day to day pours…
Reweaving Our Lives
Rev. Royden T. Susu-Mago was the pastor of the Japanese Independent Church in Hollywood, California at the time of the evacuation order. He and his wife, Charlotte, cared for the…
God Our Rock: Help When Our Troubles Are Too Big (Ps 18)
Read & Understand Psalm 18: I. God Our Refuge (vv. 1-3) David weaves together eight word pictures to describe Yahweh, his covenant God, as a refuge when troubles are big.…
The Tie That Binds
Rev. Donald K. Toriumi (1914-1980) was the English pastor of the Japanese Union Church in downtown Los Angeles. He had been installed as pastor scarcely one month before evacuation when…