The rewards of giving
I live in a nice neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, far from the city center and close to nature. My house is 1,300 meters from the main road. Since the buses only drive on... »
Personal Accounts
Loving those in need
In Luke 14:16–24, Jesus told a parable about a man who “gave a great banquet and invited many” and he sent his servant to “go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the... »
The friendship book
I bought a little book at a secondhand fair titled The Friendship Book. The author, H.L. Gee, under the pseudonym of Francis Gay, published one every year beginning in 19... »
Your last day
Here’s a question for you: How would you live if you knew this day was your last day on earth? This question is presented in hundreds of motivational books, seminars, and... »
The kind deed that backfired
I don’t know a time when my heart had felt quite so hurt. I had done a favor for a friend, and now I heard that he thought I had malicious feelings towards him. For reaso... »
Controlling a raging fire
I’ve always had a busy mind and a quick mouth. When I was younger, I used it as a self-preservation mechanism to deflect attention from my own lacks or faults. I found my... »
Perfect timing
Today I was reminded of a miracle God did in answer to prayer. I am sure He answers my prayers every day and those of billions of others around the world; it’s just that... »
Lord, Teach Us to Pray
Recently I received a call from my daughter, who was a few hours away with her friends; they were going to attend a concert. They had excitedly purchased tickets months i... »
Hearing God’s Whispers
I’ve always believed that prayer is not only speaking to God, but seeking His guidance as well, and then taking the time to listen to His still, small voice [[see 1 Kings... »
Prayer pointers
Variety is the spice of life. This certainly has proven to be true in my prayer life. Here are a few things that have worked for me at different times. Prayer list. When... »
Ask! — and you will receive!
It was exam day for my brother and me. All the late evenings we had spent studying were about to be put to the test. We had taken one exam already. Our lecturer sent us a... »