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Works by Tom Sugimura
Lord, See Us in Our Suffering
Tom Sugimura | October 19, 2023
The Old Testament book of Lamentations records the wailing of two distinct voices: both......
Worship Washed In Tears: A Look At Lamentations
Tom Sugimura | September 26, 2023
Lamentations’ vital role in Jewish worship was due in part to its exquisitely crafted......
Embracing God's Eternal Rest: From Creation to Redemption
Tom Sugimura | August 31, 2023
Discover the profound journey of God's rest from creation, through the covenant, to the......
God's Rest at the Cross
Tom Sugimura | July 27, 2023
On Sundays, we rejoice with Jesus who ushers us into the Father’s rest. For only in......
God’s Rest In The Covenant
Tom Sugimura | June 28, 2023
God took time to rest after the creation, dive into how rest helps you spiritually......
God's Rest at Creation
Tom Sugimura | May 26, 2023
God’s omnipotence means that no matter how much power He exudes, His power is not......
Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life
Tom Sugimura | April 28, 2023
Discover why Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life according to Christian doctrine. ...
Jesus Healed the Sick
Tom Sugimura | March 27, 2023
Jesus ministered to His beloved friends with full knowledge of their situation. He was......
Did Jesus Ever Get Sick?
Tom Sugimura | February 28, 2023
Jesus is the Son of God, but the Bible says he experienced the effects of mortality. ...
Remember the Weakness of Man
Tom Sugimura | January 27, 2023
Remember the Weakness of Man, Jesus acknowledged the limitations of a mortal experience......
Say "No" to Ministry
Tom Sugimura | January 03, 2023
Throughout his ministry, Jesus said “No” to sin. Now, we learn how Jesus also said “No”......
Our Victory in Christ
Tom Sugimura | November 29, 2022
The bad news is that we are all sinful by nature and sinful by choice. We all choose to......
Christ's Victory Over Sin
Tom Sugimura | October 28, 2022
As we study God’s Word to the point of understanding, we can say “No” to sin as our......
Say "No" to Sin
Tom Sugimura | September 30, 2022
Saying “No” to sin requires the motivation to resist just as much as the skills to do......
The Way Down is the Way Up
Tom Sugimura | September 19, 2022
Jesus did not become a man just so he could see what life was like on earth, but so that......
Say "No" to Self-Importance
Tom Sugimura | August 25, 2022
As Paul exhorted the Philippians, our shared identity in Christ forms the foundation of......
The Fear of the Lord is Beginning of Knowledge
Tom Sugimura | July 04, 2022
The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge...
Believer, Know Thyself
Tom Sugimura | June 03, 2022
Jesus said “No” to people-pleasing by breaking down barriers in order to serve. His......
Jesus Broke Down Barriers
Tom Sugimura | April 28, 2022
Jesus always said, "No," to people pleasing. He never played up the crowd or told them......
Say "No" to People Pleasing
Tom Sugimura | April 04, 2022
Why are we so bothered by what other people think or care so much about the opinions of......
Stop For Rest
Tom Sugimura | March 07, 2022
In Jesus, all the promises of God find their yes and amen. Yet followers of Jesus will......
Set Right Priorities
Tom Sugimura | November 29, 2021
One thing is necessary daily to help us set the right priorities and give better......
Stay in Your Lane
Tom Sugimura | October 22, 2021
Pastor Tom Sugimara offers 4 ways to maintain the right focus in a demanding world by......
Say No to Busyness
Tom Sugimura | September 23, 2021
The real problem of busyness is not how much stuff we have or how many responsibilities......
To the Post-Pandemic Pastor
Tom Sugimura | June 18, 2021
In an open letter to the post pandemic pastor, Tom Sugimura shares 8 achievable things......
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