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
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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
Spiritual Boldness in Evangelism
And when they had prayed, the place where they had gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness. — Acts 4:31 — Robert Kensinger: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras My adopted country of Honduras is known for … Read More
God is Going to Use These Men
Men like Julio come to TMAI because they love God’s word, and when they return to their churches, they often see the Lord use His word in remarkable ways.
Peace in Every Circumstance
Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 — Carlos Aguilar: Evangelical Ministries of the Americas | Honduras “Peace? Who can have it?” asked Juanita, holding a crying child who was hungry with nothing to eat. “Peace?” asked Pedro. … Read More
God’s Loving Protection
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
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
