Giving THANKS

“always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our LORD Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20

Thanksgiving is celebrated this week for many countries. History teaches us that this commemoration was celebrated in gratitude for a good harvest so all families and friends gather to thank God for the food and for all the blessings received during this time. Continue reading “Giving THANKS”

Crying

“Then Elkanah her husband said to her: Hannah, why are you crying and not eating? Why is your heart sad? Am I not better for you than ten sons? ” 1 Samuel 1: 8

In the field of psychology studies shows that crying is healthy because the pulse is normalized and breathing stabilizes which causes a relaxing effect (https://silviacabrerapsicologia.com). Crying is a way to release tensions and after crying we feel free. So, crying is a time to release pain and even joy. Continue reading “Crying”

The armor

“Put on the whole armor of God, so that you can stand firm against the wiles of the devil”. Ephesians 6:11

In these times that we live has not been easy for everyone who believes and does not believe in God. We all live under the same sky. We suffer and we rejoice according to the circumstances of life. Moreover, as they say out there, life goes on. But, to be able to continue with the day to day and survive or win we need to always have the armor on. What armor? Continue reading “The armor”

The fisherman

“Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Mathew 4:19

Today there is much talk about the disciples in Jesus’ life, but who were the disciples of Jesus? They were fishermen and one of them was a tax collector. When we analyze the life of a fisherman we find that a fisherman was a person who  is a worker, early riser, strong, merchant, patient, bad smell, possibly consumed some type of alcohol to control his cold body, intense and violent character, explosive temper, given to the fight, do not fear the storm, little or no education, do not fear the circumstances, do not give up, Continue reading “The fisherman”

Decision

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1: 5 (RVR1960).

Decision making is not easy, many times we carry so much pain and despair that we do not see a solution. In the bible there are several stories of decision making but,  today, I want to tell you about the story of King Solomon and the two women with their respective children (1 Kings 3: 16-28). The bible tells us about two women who lived under the same roof and both gave birth. One night, one of the women lay on top of her child and he died. Continue reading “Decision”

The Rainbow

13 I have placed my bow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Genesis 9:13

When the days are rainy, later on we see that the rainbow appears; we feel joy because it indicates that the rain has stopped and the sun will come out fully. Also, the rainbow leads us to remember the beautiful covenant that God made with Noah and his creation after the flood. The rainbow was created by God to remind us that He was not going to destroy the world with another flood, so it reminds us of a promise of His immense love, mercy and peace for humanity. Continue reading “The Rainbow”

Hard times

“Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love”  2 John 1: 3.

In this 21st century, where society has apparently emerged in high technology, world economy, medicine, education, laws that protect the individual, free expression, free expression of religious and political ideology, freedom of race and culture, and even Constitutions created for the welfare of man. And that today, we could walk with the freedom that our ancestors suffered to be today what we are. Continue reading “Hard times”

The Reflection of Light

12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 (Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960))

How good it is to know that by allowing God to be your light, there is a new hope. When we have light in our lives, wonderful things happen. Within those wonderful things there is peace, love, faith, temperance, meekness, kindness, and goodness, which are some of the fruits of the spirit. Galatians 5: 22-23 (RVR 1960). Continue reading “The Reflection of Light”

The Light

I, the light, have come into the world, so that everyone who believes in me will not remain in darkness. John 12:46

Our God is like a ray of light. Sometimes we have found ourselves in the midst of darkness. So dark is our walk that sometimes we do not find the exit. We have lived situations where hope weakens and maybe even does not exist. Moreover, there are moments that in that darkness we observe a small strip of light, which comes from the other side. Continue reading “The Light”