It all began with just a Bible, a speaker, and a microphone—set up in a small bandstand in Méier, a neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It was there that a young Edir Macedo began his mission: to share the message of the Gospel with as many people as possible, in obedience to Jesus’ command in […]
The most significant evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence in a person is not a dramatic spiritual experience or an emotional high; rather, it is the transformation of their character. This is why the Bible speaks of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. This fruit, manifested through nine attributes, is not about material blessings or […]
Sometimes in life, we find ourselves stuck — waiting, hoping, crying out, and wondering if things will ever change. In the Gospel of John, there’s a powerful story about a man who had been paralysed for 38 years. He would lie beside the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, a place where the sick gathered every […]
As we enter the final stretch of the Fast of Daniel, some may feel discouraged, lose focus or even consider giving up altogether. Cravings for entertainment or curiosity about what’s happening in the world might be creeping back in. If you find yourself in this situation, here’s a word of encouragement: “But as for you, […]
Have the past six months left you feeling a bit deflated? Maybe you reached some of your financial goals but fell short on others, or perhaps things didn’t go to plan at all. It can be incredibly frustrating to put in the effort and see little results— or worse, to face several months of financial […]
We’re now deep into the Fast of Daniel and many are seeking God’s presence with intensity, faith, and persistence. That’s exactly what this purpose is for! However, amid this search, every person must ask themselves an important question: ‘Why do I want to receive the Holy Spirit?’ The answer to this question matters deeply. God […]
Have you experienced something you simply cannot accept? A humiliation, betrayal, abandonment or a painful loss? Perhaps you ask yourself: “How can I move on from something so unfair?” Sometimes, it feels like the world is full of injustice and in many ways, it is. Unfairness, corruption, and cruelty seem to be more visible than […]
One common mistake people make during the Fast of Daniel is simply replacing secular content with Christian content. Some people stop watching worldly shows or scrolling through social media – which is great – but then immediately fill that space with hours of Biblical series, church-related YouTube videos, gospel music, etc. Although these things are […]
The world of football is in mourning following the tragic death of Portuguese player Diogo Jota, aged 28, who lost his life in a car accident alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva, 25. Reports indicate their vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames following a suspected tyre blowout while overtaking. The devastating collision […]
Have you ever turned on a tap expecting water to gush out, and instead you get a little drip? You twist the handle, fiddle with the pipes, maybe even give it a few knocks and sometimes that works, but only for a short while. Before you know it, the dripping returns. Funny how that mirrors […]
