Archive for July 2004

Jesus left us two important examples to follow in life: love and obedience. These two things are the basis on which we build friendships and our lives. Besides that, they are basic for our spiritual tranquility. Let us always show love and joy and we will see how God’s peace floods the soul and heart.…

Sometimes our words and our manner of talking can be hard and ugly when we should speak a wise word at an opportune time, giving a thought that will build up someone who needs that edification at that moment. That person may need even more—a big smile that gives encouragement. When you see someone who…

There are times when we feel that no one understands us and we start thinking that we don’t matter to anyone. Putting all that aside, we need to have an attitude of forgiveness and in this we should not hesitate. We should never keep things in our hearts that can hurt us, like sadness, fears,…

Young person, build your life on a solid base, on Christ who is our strength. Happiness depends on our surrendering our will to God and to no one else. If someone tries to get you to stray from the path of righteousness, don’t go with him or her. Keep on the path of righteousness which…

The Word of God teaches us that we should guard the friendships we have so we have to learn to be grateful for the attentions others give us and to be friendly and loving in return. We must not be unkind. Remember that if someone extends friendship to you, don’t forget it and never exclude…

May God richly bless you. If right now you are discouraged, don’t worry. Raise your head high and get rid of all sadness. Don’t listen to words that are against you. Don’t keep complaining to God. Be strong. Get up and shine. You are a CHILD OF GOD. Stay strong because those who talk about…

The Word of God teaches that we should not be a stumbling block for others and that is so true. Therefore let us not say things to our friends and companions that discourage them and make them want to leave the church. Did you know that discouragement intoxicates the soul? So let’s not intoxicate our…

The first part of this month I was invited to a town in the state of San Luis Potosí. What a surprise to arrive there and find that the majority of the people were barefoot and besides that, they spoke the Náhuatl language. Entering the house where I would be staying was another surprise. I…

I have noticed that at times our prayers are a long list of needs that are sometimes unnecessary, but we can be very insistent. I believe and am sure of the fact that God knows the needs and desires of our hearts. When you ask God for something, don’t forget to ask also for those…

Have you ever criticized someone who is works hard in the ministry? You understand that judging someone goes against the commandments of God and besides that, we can’t allow ourselves the privilege of saying that if we were in that position that we would do the job better. Until we actually do something we don’t…