When you see the metal frames with the dark plastic panels over the lenses, like the ones Dr. Hinohara is wearing in this picture, you know those glasses are meant for men who are past a certain age. I'm not sure what that age is, nor do I know whether I've reached it. You'd be interested to know that Dr. Hinohara was born in 1911. He's certainly reached and surpassed that age, whatever it is. But, he hasn't yet reached retirement age. He's still writing, speaking and working at his day job which is...
running St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo, within sight of our apartment. The medical building is in the foreground, and the office towers in the background. This is where Carol gladly parted with her gall bladder last year. As the name suggests, St. Luke's is a Christian hospital, and because of his longevity, vitality and wisdom, Dr. Hinohara's books sell well, and he is often consulted by the mass media in Japan.
On Sunday one friend of ours brought in a clipping from one of the major newspapers in Japan. It was an article by Dr. Hinohara on the topic of "Forgiveness", something with which people in Japan struggle. Dr. Hinohara's article closed with the words of Jesus on the topic of forgiveness from the Gospel of Luke. It's great to see a believer with such a high profile and vast respect having this kind of influence in Japanese society.
