But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. — 2 Thessalonians 3:3 — Carlos Nunez: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras This text vividly reminds me of my childhood when my mother took us to church, walking almost four miles each way. Fourteen of us … Read More
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Retribution and Rescue
The Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment. — 2 Peter 2:9 — Miguel Aparicio: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras The false notion that we are exempt from judgment has plagued mankind since the Fall. The natural man tends … Read More
How May I Help You?
Now we pray to God that you do no wrong; not that we ourselves may appear approved, but that you may do what is right, even though we may appear unapproved. — 2 Corinthians 13:7 — Melvin Romero: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras Paul’s pastoral heart is consumed by the spiritual life … Read More
Fighting Only with God’s Resources
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. — 2 Corinthians 10:4–5 — Rafael Salazar: Evangelical Ministries … Read More
Resist the Roaring Lion
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world. — 1 Peter 5:8–9 — Eduardo Nerio: Evangelical … Read More
Defeating Surviving Sin
If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. — 1 John 1:8 — Carlos Montoya: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras A distorted or weak view of sin results in one of two spiritual ills: legalism or licentiousness. The Latin culture is … Read More
Walking in Holiness
No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it. — 1 Corinthians 10:13 — Melvin … Read More
Loving without Delay
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
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
