Making a Difference – One Life at a Time – Part 2

Sometimes, when we see large churches, famous preachers, and ministries growing exponentially, we get discouraged. We think that we cannot do anything, not even dream. The great majority of the churches in America are small, most of them 100 or less members. Even though we look to those large churches, and we think that they […]

Making a Difference – One Life at a Time – Part 1

We live in a time when everything is compared with numbers. You need to produce and to show the results in numerical value.  How many members does your church have? How many children in the children’s program? How many young people in the youth program? How about the money? How much does the church have […]

The Testimony of the Innkeeper – Part 2

In Luke 2: 1-7, we find the well-known story of Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem. The interesting part of this story is that there was no room for them in the Inn.  Last week we had the first part of the Innkeeper testimony, and today he will continue to tell us his story. “The question that people […]

The Testimony of the Innkeeper – Part 1

One of the characters that was involved in the birth of Jesus, but we do not hear anything about him is the Innkeeper. You can read that story in Luke 2: 1-7.  Today we will have the testimony of the Innkeeper. Let us see what he has to share about his experience on that wonderful day […]

The Testimony of the Magi – Part 2

Last week we had the first part of the testimony of one of the Magi. You can find their story in Matthew 2: 1-12. Today he will continue to share with us his story. Here he is:  “That experience changed our whole life. On our way back we could not stop thinking what was the meaning of […]

The Testimony of the Magi – Part 1

Beginning today, I will share with you the testimonies of some characters of the First Christmas. Today and next week we will hear from one of the Magi. You can find his story in Matthew 2: 1-12. Here is his testimony: “I am glad and thankful for the opportunity to share with you, my story. I […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 3

The biggest question that we face when talking about goodness is, does goodness go beyond virtue and generosity? Is goodness more than that? In Galatians 5: 22-23, we find the Fruit of the Spirit, and in the verse 22 we have this: “Gal. 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 2

According to new research people over age 60 are twice as likely as those under 30 years old to donate their money. Not only that, more than half of all donations to charity are from the “over-60’s” according to a new report by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and Bristol University – compared with just […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Goodness – Part 1

Goodness! That is the next aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit. It is a very important aspect, because it relates to many areas of our lives. You can find the text in Galatians 5: 22-23. More specifically in Gal. 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,” “This word […]

The Fruit of the Spirit – The Seed of Christ – Kindness – Part 2

Kindness probably is one aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit that we are most missing, not only in the world, but in the church and in our lives.  We find that list in Galatians 5: 22-23. Let us take a look at other meanings of that word. 2 – Moral Excellence Kindness indicates and denotes moral […]