Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor. — Romans 12:10 — Cornelius Rivera: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Loving others as our own siblings is not easy. Even within the same household, taking the initiative to love can be difficult, as our human natures … Read More
Honduras
The Sovereign Mercy of God
Just as it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.” What shall we say then? There is no injustice with God, is there? May it never be! For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.” — Romans 9:13–15 — Evis Carballosa: Evangelical Ministries of the … Read More
Basking in the Glory of the Impartial God
Or is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also. — Romans 3:29 — Rafael Salazar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Both the evangelization of sinners and the fraternal coexistence of Christians have the same obstacle: personal pretentiousness and exaggerated self-importance. In the first … Read More
Living in the Presence of the Lord
O God, You are my God; I shall seek You earnestly; my soul thirsts for You, my flesh yearns for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. — Psalm 63:1 — Anibal Eleazar Aguilar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras King David found himself in the Judean wilderness, fleeing … Read More
Purified by God’s Word
Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the Lord without wavering. Examine me, O Lord, and try me; test my mind and my heart. For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes, and I have walked in Your truth. — PSALM 26:1–3 — Julio Pacheco: Evangelical Ministries of the … Read More
Reflecting on God through Joy and Unity
Therefore if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is any consolation of love, if there is any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on one purpose. — PHILIPPIANS 2:1–2 — Carlos Aguilar: Evangelical Ministries … Read More
Who Carries Your Burdens?
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. — MATTHEW 11:28 — Evis Carballosa: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Christ directed this offer to the people who were overwhelmed by the religious leaders at the time. The religious leaders tied up heavy burdens and laid them on … Read More
Latin America
Word of Grace Biblical Seminary | Mexico Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras While the majority of Latin America has historically been Catholic, Christian leaders in the region have recently observed what has been called a “quiet Reformation.” Many are turning from Catholicism to the gospel and the great need today is for … Read More
Persecution for the Sake of Righteousness
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — MATTHEW 5:10 — Melvin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras I live in one of the most dangerous cities in the world. Every day I witness different forms of persecution toward those who … Read More
The Best Recognition
You are those who have stood by Me in My trials. — LUKE 22:28 — Eduardo Nerio: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras It is said that a certain Roman soldier served his country for 40 years, fought in 120 battles, and was seriously injured 45 times. As spoils of war, he kept … Read More
The Right Way
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” — JOHN 14:6 — Edwin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Living in Honduras, I’ve realized that we’re lacking something, and I wish it could be better. Though we are a … Read More
The Greatest Need
Therefore the Jews were grumbling about Him, because He said, “I am the bread that came down out of heaven.” — John 6:41 — Edwin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Honduras has one of the highest percentages of hunger in Latin America. Just by walking along the city streets, you can clearly see … Read More
The Wisdom of Silence
O that you would be completely silent, and that it would become your wisdom! — Job 13:5 — Cornelius Rivera: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras In Spanish-speaking countries, we say, “Habla hasta por los codos,” when referring to someone who talks too much. The literal translation is: “He even talks through his elbows.” In … Read More
The Father’s Pleasure
But the Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief; if He would render Himself as a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the Lord will prosper in His hand. — Isaiah 53:10 — Robert Kensinger: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | … Read More
Spiritual Cannibalism
But if you bite and devour one another, take care that you are not consumed by one another. — Galatians 5:15 — Melvin Zelaya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras One seemingly calm afternoon in 1969, I was preparing to eat dinner when roaring jets suddenly came from the east and bombed our … Read More
Anchored by the Word
As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming. — Ephesians 4:14 — Robert Kensinger: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Have you ever been on a boat … Read More
Living Wisely
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. — Colossians 4:5 — Miguel Aparicio: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Modern society, as in the past, is characterized by foolish hearts and minds, which rebel against and reject God. While these influences are in our sinful natures, the gospel … Read More
Declare the Whole Purpose of God
For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God. — Acts 20:27 — Carlos Nunez: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Honduras is a country full of prosperity gospel preachers and supposedly miraculous healings. An emotionally based gospel is taught and the preaching of God’s word is replaced … Read More