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 – The most important first
We live in a time when things are going so fast that we do not have time to evaluate what is important and what is not. We keep tackling the first subject that comes our way, without paying attention whether it is the best option or not. That attitude can bring many problems into our […]
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 – Invite someone to church
“I thought you would never ask me!” This is what someone who I know heard from his lifelong friend, when he invited him for the first time, to come to church. It should not be a big deal, but unfortunately, it is. Our people have a lot of difficulties asking people to come to church, […]
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 – Get involved with a mission
Do you know that you have a mission in the Kingdom of God? Yes, you really have! Every Christian has. When we are brought to Christ and His Lordship we are designated to an area in the Kingdom. We receive spiritual gifts and with the natural talents that God has given to us they are […]
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 – Use your words to edify someone
“Stupid” This is what a cashier said to me when I did not understand her. I had just arrived in the US and my English was not good enough. An American lady who was helping me with my English became very upset with the cashier’s attitude. I did not understand what she said to me, […]
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 […]