We are hosting an event on our chacará (acreage) this weekend. The theme is to slow down enough to experience God. We do this by teaching and then practicing: Emmanuel Prayer Since the Name Emmanuel means “God with us,” and since Jesus said He would be with us until the end of the age, we …
A few days ago we got an unexpected email from a friend. We rarely receive emails like this, and I pass the encouragement on to you. Hi you guys – I was praying for you yesterday while walking on the trail nearby and I got a picture that I want to share with you. It …
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But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvellous light; for you once were not a people, but now you are the people of God; you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy (1 Peter 2:9-10). As …
When we were in Santarém, Edna invited us for a special meal of fish, pork, and salad. Edna recounted the following story. A few years Edna and Angelita travelled over 2,000 kilometres to a distant city, Fortaleza, to visit an elderly aunt. They thought their sister, one of the non-identical twins, lived in that city …
How to Keep Children in Church Bob Logan helps leaders of churches and denominations. He thinks if children experience genuine connections with God, they are more likely to stay in church after graduating from high school. For the rest of Bob’s blog, CLICK HERE. Help Others Get Their Own Experiences With God As I pray about planting …
I wrote this in the barbecue area at a friend’s house in Santarem. Powered by WPeMatico
Now when I pray I often tell our Heavenly Father, “I want you to be Present. Being a good provider is important but I want a Father who is present all the time, and who will train me how to do stuff.” Jesus says “This is the kind of prayer our Father loves to answer.” “If …
Eulevan was a dedicated bodyguard and specialist of Saint Benedito. Fatima belonged to a special group of women who were dedicated to worshiping this patron saint of Gurupá. Heitor, their 16-year-old son, prayed for his parents and sister for years. After Fatima became a Christian, she grew tired of her 30-year-old common law relationship with …
Christmas is a great time to call or message someone and wish them well. Look especially for relatives or old acquaintances with whom you sense and emotional cut-off. Many of us have a family history of cut-offs. If you see this trend in your life, especially in your family, work on reversing it. Roberta Gilbert …