Small decisions that can make a big difference – Ready? Go!

See? It did not hurt you a bit. It was just a small click and here you are, reading this text. This is repeated every minute in our lives, just a simple click, and a new window of opportunities is opened right in front of us. Some of us are struggling with this fast paced […]

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 – 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 – Pray for your pastor

You probably saw these numbers somewhere on the Internet. They reflect a sad reality about pastors. Here are some of them compiled by Pastoral Care Inc.: Statistics in the Ministry 90%of the pastors report working between 55to 75hours per week. 80%believe pastoral ministry has negativelyaffected their families. Many pastor’s children do not attend church now […]

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 […]