tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post4565404472250110231..comments2024-03-24T04:36:16.110-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: Shopping AdventuresDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-56951637152757026982009-11-10T14:40:13.711-09:002009-11-10T14:40:13.711-09:00I have only seen the jug and cups as sets...but yo...I have only seen the jug and cups as sets...but you are RIGHT...I've wanted them for the art work etc...I will keep lookiing for just the sake jug. LOLDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-62147104648107032242009-11-10T14:28:09.191-09:002009-11-10T14:28:09.191-09:00I've never found a good use for the sake cups ...I've never found a good use for the sake cups - though I am sure there is one. However, I love the sake jugs? I use them and give them away for vases. They often have such cool "Japanese" pictures, or patterns on them!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848246862878846083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-65208515234327761762009-11-10T14:22:53.650-09:002009-11-10T14:22:53.650-09:00You know, Holly, I'm thinking of a Christmas g...You know, Holly, I'm thinking of a Christmas giveaway. LOL Rice Bowls or Bentos.....or the cute little sake/cup sets (but I havne't a clue what to do with them so haven't bought them) or the tea sets....hmmm....a giveaway...that's what I need.DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-66049214694408287422009-11-10T06:01:39.681-09:002009-11-10T06:01:39.681-09:00I would love some rice bowls... hint hint! (snort....I would love some rice bowls... hint hint! (snort... ok so I can go to World Market in Lawerence but that's no the same..) We miss living overseas and all the adventures!timsarmywifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055198076560395198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-24753405643905087212009-11-10T04:23:02.396-09:002009-11-10T04:23:02.396-09:00Sis:
Tons of love coming you way. We sure do mis...Sis:<br /><br />Tons of love coming you way. We sure do miss you all keenly at times...... other times we miss you just as much but are able to manage. proud mama. love/prayers --- Mom T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-63027468340573184972009-11-10T02:40:30.627-09:002009-11-10T02:40:30.627-09:00**My religion fits me as I'm sure theirs fits ...**My religion fits me as I'm sure theirs fits them. <br /><br />Ah, but the issue isn't whether something "fits me" or not...the issue is what is truth, not what fits or what is comfortable. The issue as Paul would say in I Corinthians boils down to "preaching Christ and Him crucified". <br /><br />Truth is exclusive - Jesus said "I AM THE way, THE truth, THE life, No one comes to the Father except through me." I didn't write the words, but I dare not ignore them or down play them so as not to offend. I care too much to hedge...<br /><br />This does NOT give His followers the right to be arrogant or rude or harsh....we must strive to imitate Him and be "be full of grace and truth". John 1:14. That balance is hard to live in...truth without grace crushes; grace without truth ceases to be saving grace and leads only to warm fuzzies.<br /><br />I hope you have hung around enough to know a bit of my heart. I am NOT arrogant, intolerant or unloving....I believe in the inerrant truth of Scripture and that determines my world view. For that I cannot apologize. We seek to be respectful of our host country. I have asked God to give me His heart for Japan...and yes, I am sad that so very many don't have any relationship with Him at all....because I believe He is THE way to the Father. <br /><br />Those who don't agree with my theology are more than welcome to hang around and visit....hope that this dialogue has helped to clarify for others with questions who didn't want to ask. <br /><br />This finding the balance between being respectful and yet speaking when the opportunity arises is one that our family prays over quite a bit these days.DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-12228184369976735292009-11-09T23:01:04.408-09:002009-11-09T23:01:04.408-09:00"I hope they are meant to be eaten and aren&#..."I hope they are meant to be eaten and aren't some sort of fertilizer. ::snort::" <br /><br />Or suppositories? ROTFLOL!Romanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725826881848148814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-7775790631830408502009-11-09T18:45:38.801-09:002009-11-09T18:45:38.801-09:00Oh and I meant to say that I do agree with you abo...Oh and I meant to say that I do agree with you about Christmas and how removed from the true meaning it has become. I guess I'm looking at it more from the other side though....if there is one decent thing that has come out of the commercialization of these holidays its that it can bring families together, under one roof. I'd love for everyone to "get it" and focus on the true meaning but I'm not sure it will ever get back that way again. If that never happens I'd much prefer people to "celebrate family" rather than "drain the wallet and spoil the kids". (I'd say 85% of our family friends who don't have a religious connection to Christmas do "celebrate family". The other 15% sadly spend more money than they have on foolish gifts that their children don't need.)Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-8145010836865199422009-11-09T18:39:00.402-09:002009-11-09T18:39:00.402-09:00Thanks for explaining :) And yes, I had read your...Thanks for explaining :) And yes, I had read your profile. <br /><br />For me my beliefs are just that, mine (albeit shared by millions). That said, I would never want a Budhist to feel sad for me because I don't believe in their religion and I don't feel sad for them for not believing in mine. My religion fits me as I'm sure theirs fits them. <br /><br />I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I enjoy seeing others opinions!Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-28657447387190108552009-11-09T15:30:28.356-09:002009-11-09T15:30:28.356-09:00Here's a cool recipe blog/site for Japanese co...Here's a cool recipe blog/site for Japanese cooking I just found. I'll send others I find too!<br /><br />http://www.justhungry.com/recipesKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848246862878846083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-37325123467407601802009-11-09T15:11:50.006-09:002009-11-09T15:11:50.006-09:00We just eat them out of the bag. However, there i...We just eat them out of the bag. However, there is a wonderful chestnut rice many people make at this time of the year (Japaense are very seasonal cooks!)<br /><br />Cut the chestnuts into halves or quarters. Put them on top of the raw rice in your rice cooker. Add a little cooking sake if you use it. And a little soy sauce. Also, you probably don't have "dashi" which is a fish kind of flavored boulion, but you could put some of that in it too.<br /><br />To start with a light flavor, use 1 tsp. of each of the above that you have/use for each (Japanese) cup of raw rice. Then, just push "go" on the rice cooker. Use the normal amount of water for the amount of rice you are cooking. I'll see if I can find a "real" written recipe for you! If your kids like the chestnuts, they will like the rice...if they don't - you will have lots of leftovers! BTW, did anyone tell you to freeze leftover rice? When you microwave it later, it is nearly as good as fresh - nice for a lunch or save up the leftovers and make pilaf sometime.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848246862878846083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-65335205568544390432009-11-09T14:06:06.707-09:002009-11-09T14:06:06.707-09:00Kim - one thought - do you usually heat them up? D...Kim - one thought - do you usually heat them up? Do you put them in the fridge after they are opened??DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-70457136583524460862009-11-09T13:55:57.168-09:002009-11-09T13:55:57.168-09:00Kim - really? Chestnuts? Hmmmm....ruined my whole ...Kim - really? Chestnuts? Hmmmm....ruined my whole preception of chestnuts roasting on a fire...I would expect crunchy and toasted. LOL Now I know - thanks so much my Tokyo friend.DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-17538224603558776192009-11-09T13:54:43.886-09:002009-11-09T13:54:43.886-09:00Karin,
Have you read my profile? It saddens me be...Karin,<br /><br />Have you read my profile? It saddens me because I believe that Jesus is the one way to heaven. Because the love and relationship I have found in Jesus is the KEY FOUNDATION of my life and world view. Because I believe that without an intimate love relationship with God/Jesus you will not spend eternity in heaven. <br /><br />I DO respect others religions....but I do not believe that all religions will lead to heaven. I grew up on a mission field. I'm not insensitive to others culture or beliefs. <br /><br />If you had a great gift to offer, a life-saving medical procedure etc and was unalbe to give it - you would be sad. <br /><br />That is how I feel. Less than 1% of the population in Japan has even HEARD of Jesus. It's not even that they've chosen to disregard what has been shared with them over and over. They are lovely people. I do not have to judge who will spend eternity with God and who will not. I do believe (from growing up as a missionary child) that God does have other names in other cultures, I do believe that God will judge the hearts of those who are seeking him....but I also think that many, many will be lost because of false religions....both in America and abroad...some sitting in all sorts of churches will be surprised not to arrive in eternity with Jesus.<br /><br />As for being sad about how Christmas has been conveyed...Christmas is a celebration of Christ's birth. I find it shameful that America (and other countries) have commericialized it to the point that other countries can't find Christ in the midst of it...or are comfortable celebrating the holidy with no mention of Christ - who is CENTRAL to the holiday. I feel the same way about Americans who celebrate the holidays - secularly. I'm not intolerant. I am allowed to feel grieved over how far our culture has moved from a Christian World view. Many sitting in pews weekly have no grasp of how our relationship with Christ should premeate every aspect of our lives...it saddens me there as well. <br /><br />Hope that helps to explain. No offense taken...we simply see this differently, I think. <br /><br />I'll continue to pray to live out Christ's love in real ways to those I contact - either here or in TX or in AK....DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-60085856619375834582009-11-09T13:50:55.520-09:002009-11-09T13:50:55.520-09:00Those are steamed/shelled chestnuts - you know, &q...Those are steamed/shelled chestnuts - you know, "roasting on the open fire" that I have NEVER seen in the US! HAHAHA! The first box like symbol means sweet! Maybe they added something to them?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848246862878846083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-83099027395606918792009-11-09T13:46:22.153-09:002009-11-09T13:46:22.153-09:00Hazelnuts? They were soft and smushy....maybe bake...Hazelnuts? They were soft and smushy....maybe baked???DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-85308118685000739032009-11-09T12:06:52.555-09:002009-11-09T12:06:52.555-09:00Hi....Don't remeber how I found your blog but ...Hi....Don't remeber how I found your blog but I enjoy reading about your new adventures in a new country! <br /><br />I guess I'm confused and want to better understand so please don't take this any other way that "curious".<br /><br />You have said numerous times before that saddens you to see that many in Japan don't know Jesus, that they have imported the holiday without the meaning etc. Are you not accepting of others that have different religions? Shinto and Buddhism are the major religions there. It would never even cross my mind to feel sad for them because they don't believe in what I believe in. You are in their country and those are their beliefs. <br /><br />As for the importing of Christmas without the true meaning...in some ways that is the case but Christmas has become so materialize and commercialized that even here in the US people don't always carry through with the true meaning. It has gotten to the point that many people just go through the motions of celebrating the true meaning ONLY twice a year (Easter and Christmas). Our church is packed on those two holidays. Once they leave they go back to their homes where the Easter Bunny and Santa had made an appearance the night before and there is little religious mention again. But it doesn't bother me that they celebrate it. As a matter of fact if it brings families together I'm all for it. I see Easter and Christmas as two parts. Religious for those that believe and tradition for those that wish to celebrate the modern ways.Karinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-29195258976186642472009-11-09T06:36:35.762-09:002009-11-09T06:36:35.762-09:00those "root" things look suspiciously li...those "root" things look suspiciously like large, shelled hazelnuts to me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956372504248127591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-26107854338264884432009-11-09T04:27:48.147-09:002009-11-09T04:27:48.147-09:00Sis:
How neat for the "grandma" to be o...Sis:<br /><br />How neat for the "grandma" to be of help. I like it when the kids have positive "grandma" experiences cuz it puts in their minds that "grandma's" are neat folks. :):)<br /><br />Sounds like a busy day you all had. <br /><br />Agree with you about the real meaning of Christmas. praying for you all and your sphere of influence the next few years there. love/prayers - Mom T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com