Small decisions that can make a big difference – Pray for the authorities
Some of you would say, “Come on Lucas, don’t go there, not now.”Others would have said the same thing a few months ago. That is not the case. It does not matter who is the leader and who occupies the leadership position. The Scripture is clear, we should pray on a regular basis for our […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Invite someone to church
“I thought you would never ask me!” This is what someone who I know heard from his lifelong friend, when he invited him for the first time, to come to church. It should not be a big deal, but unfortunately, it is. Our people have a lot of difficulties asking people to come to church, […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Be thankful
Dietrich Bonheoffer said, “It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich!”Most of us are used to thanking God only when a miracle or a great deliverance happens. But small things should also move us to thanksgiving. Gratitude should be part of our daily life. If you decide to express your gratitude to God in […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Get involved with a mission
Do you know that you have a mission in the Kingdom of God? Yes, you really have! Every Christian has. When we are brought to Christ and His Lordship we are designated to an area in the Kingdom. We receive spiritual gifts and with the natural talents that God has given to us they are […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Use your words to edify someone
“Stupid” This is what a cashier said to me when I did not understand her. I had just arrived in the US and my English was not good enough. An American lady who was helping me with my English became very upset with the cashier’s attitude. I did not understand what she said to me, […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Volunteer to a good cause
“Is there anyone here who can help with this project?”This is one of the most frustrating questions that a pastor can ask. People roll their eyes, pretend they are not listening or pretend that they are doing something more important. Normally, the answer to this call is very poor. Some pastors, knowing that, decide to […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Include God in your conversation
When I say that I do not mean what normally we hear in most conversations. Things like: “JESUS CHRIST!”; “FOR CHRIST’S (GOD) SAKE!”; “OH MY GOD (OMG)!”. Those expressions would be include in the Third Commandment: “Ex. 20:7“You shall not misusethe name of the LORDyour God, forthe LORDwill not hold anyone guiltless who misuses hisname.”What […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Guard Your Thoughts
“As if we could!”, you would say. Some thoughts we can control, but some are far from our reach. Some scientists believe that each person has an average of between 60,000-80,000 thoughts a day. That’s a lot of thoughts. If you have an average of 70,000 thoughts per day, you have about 3000 per hour […]
Small decisions that can make a big difference – Work on your temper
There is a very well known Brazilian song that was the theme of a famous soap opera in Brazil. The song is called: “Modinha Para Gabriela” by Gal Costa. The chorus of the song goes this way (free translation): “I was born like this, I grew up like this, I really am like this, I […]
One Another – Living in Community – Bear One Another
“I just cannot stand that brother!”, “She is unbearable, I give up!” How many times have you heard this? How many times have you said this? There are brothers and sisters in our church or community of faith who are beyond our ability with which to deal and have fellowship. We just can’t. This kind […]