Commemorative Dates

April 02, 2026·Rapha Abreu

Written from the beginning

Easter is not just an isolated celebration on the Christian calendar that appeared out of nowhere. It is the fulfillment of a promise that runs throughout the entire Bible. From the very beginning, God had already established a plan of redemption, revealed little by little over the course of history. Christ came to save us and gave Himself for us, even though we did not deserve it. His coming was not by chance, and His death was not an accident, but the center of a carefully crafted divine narrative, where every detail pointed to the perfect sacrifice. Pointing to the Messiah Long before the cross, God was already revealing, through symbols and events, what would later be fulfilled in Jesus. One of the most striking examples is the sacrifice of Isaac. “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love…”(Genesis 22:2) Just as Isaac carried the wood for the sacrifice, Jesus would carry the cross. However, unlike Isaac, Christ was the Lamb who truly gave Himself. There, God had already shown that He would provide the perfect sacrifice. Another powerful example is Joseph, who was sold for silver and rejected by his brothers. “They sold Joseph for twenty pieces […]

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December 31, 2025·Rapha Abreu

Prayer: A steady journey

Lord God, we thank You for the special moments that warm our hearts, for the celebrations that renew our hope, and for the new beginnings that remind us of Your love. Thank You because, in every moment, You call us closer to You. Help us not to limit our faith to dates or emotions, but to live a constant and true relationship with You. Forgive us when we allow routine to silence Your calling in our lives. Many times, when the calendar turns and ordinary days arrive, we become distracted and lose focus on Your Kingdom. Teach us to follow Christ with daily faithfulness, recognizing that the same God who speaks in special moments continues to speak in the ordinary moments of life. Strengthen our hearts to truly live the mission You have entrusted to us. Help us understand that Jesus’ “Go” has no expiration date and does not depend on circumstances. May this lead us to love, serve, teach, and testify to Your Word every day, making our lives a living instrument of Your Kingdom, even when enthusiasm fades. Lord, consecrate every detail of our routine. May everything we do, in every situation, be done for Your glory. Transform […]

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December 30, 2025·Rapha Abreu

The call continues

The special dates on the Christian calendar invite us to reflection, fellowship, and reunion with God. End-of-year services and messages about new beginnings warm the heart and renew hope. However, when the calendar turns and January arrives with its routine, God’s call must not lose its voice in our lives. Faith is not seasonal, and the Kingdom does not operate according to commemorative dates. Following Christ is a daily commitment that goes beyond emotional moments and reaches into the ordinary flow of life. The same God who spoke during a special service continues to speak on an ordinary Monday. The call does not end when the celebrations end; it continues to be lived out with consistency. Expiration date “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus ends His earthly ministry with the clear command to “go.” There is no deadline, no specific season, and no requirement for a favorable emotional state. The Great Commission is not limited to spiritually intense […]

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December 24, 2025·Rapha Abreu

Reunion

As soon as Christmas Day passes, everything around us seems to quiet down again. The rush to buy gifts, the ingredients for the dinner, organizing the house… Everything settles, and we simply wait for the new year to begin. Christmas leads us into a reunion with Jesus and His truth, and the turn of the year soon after brings a sense of new opportunities and a renewed hope. A time of realignment “And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying: ‘Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God.’” Revelation 21:3 Christmas marks more than the birth of Jesus; it also represents a reunion. The God who, in the beginning, walked with humanity and was separated by sin, chooses once again to dwell among us. In the midst of the year-end rush and the expectations of a new beginning, Christmas invites us back to the place we were never meant to leave: the presence of God. The beginning of a new year often awakens reflections, adjustments, and resolutions. But before any goal, God’s greatest invitation is to […]

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December 23, 2025·Rapha Abreu

The silence of the birth

“Thus says the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.’” Isaiah 30:15 Before the birth of Jesus, the world went through about four hundred years of prophetic silence. From the last announcement in Malachi until the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, there were no records of new direct revelations from God. For many, this silence could be interpreted as absence, but in truth, it was part of a plan carefully carried out by the Lord. God’s silence is not empty, nor does it mean abandonment. It carries intention, preparation, and alignment. While there was no prophetic voice, God was arranging times, people, cultures, and circumstances for the greatest event in history: the incarnation of the Son. The same happens with us. There are seasons when God seems silent, but that does not mean He has stopped working. Silence precedes spiritual births, maturity, and the fulfillment of promises. Not every silence is a “no”; often, it is simply a “not yet.” A guarded promise “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and dreadful day of the […]

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June 12, 2025·Rapha Abreu

3 in 1: The christian relationship

This month of June, on the 12th, we celebrate Valentine’s Day in Brazil. Today, I want to take a moment to talk about this day full of love, where we see so many beautiful actions and happy people sharing their lives. One Purpose “For this reason, a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 Christian dating is not a time for passing time but a phase of building and purpose. It is the beginning of a journey that aims for unity, commitment, and a reflection of God’s love. When two hearts unite under God’s direction, they not only share feelings but also align themselves with Heaven’s purpose for their lives. Dating is the soil where, with care and intention, the seed of a blessed marriage is planted. Preparation for marriage starts with self-awareness, mutual care, and respect for each other’s limitations. It is a time when God shapes, corrects, and strengthens the hearts so that, at the right time, two lives can walk as one. Christian dating does not ignore challenges, but chooses to face them with prayer, dialogue, and true love. A Cord of Three […]

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May 08, 2025·Rapha Abreu

Mother’s love

In the month of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day in some countries. Everywhere in the world, there is a day set aside to remind us once again of the importance of maternal love in our lives. This love may come from a biological mother, a grandmother who raised us, a family member, or a friend who has walked with us through every stage of life, loving us unconditionally. But the greatest source where we also find this love is in God, who taught Mary about this feeling and surrender through Jesus. First Ministry “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” Isaiah 49:15 The Bible describes a mother’s love as a reflection of God’s own care and compassion. The depth of maternal love is something almost unbreakable. It is intimate, constant, and sacrificial. A mother’s love is present not only in moments of joy but also in times of pain. When Mary saw Jesus crucified, she surely remembered the boy she once held in her arms, fed, taught, and watched grow. A mother’s heart holds memories that remain forever. John […]

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December 19, 2022·Rapha Abreu

Have you been grateful?

When a new year begins, we always look for dreams in the drawer to put them into action during the new months and not let them stand still. And filling our heart with hope is great! Having a goal moves us and, when we hear His voice to know the best path, it also takes us closer to Him. The problem is when we transfer our happiness to our dreams, putting the responsibility of making us happy on them. Gratitude in the now “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus”. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 It makes me question whether I’ve been grateful for what I already have. Have I been seeing the little things that God has already poured into my life or am I busy waiting for a hyper event that takes me off the ground and makes me lose my breath? When we plan big things, we end up focusing too much on them and forgetting about the small pieces that put together such a bigger and amazing puzzle. As human beings, we are used to easily noticing the big and we let go unnoticed or with less attention to what is […]

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December 16, 2022·Rapha Abreu

The meaning of the gifts

When Jesus was born, the story tells that the wise men went to the baby and presented him with some objects. Have you ever wondered about the meanings of each gift given by them? “On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.” Matthew 2:11 The gold This gift represented and reaffirmed the royalty of Jesus. “The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty. The Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength. Indeed, the world is established, firm and secure. Your throne was established long ago. You are from all eternity”. Psalms 93:1,2 The boy was born in a manger, surrounded by animals and hay. But he was still the Son of the King of Kings. Jesus was King right there in Mary’s lap and King in every heart that recognized Him as Lord. He just wasn’t a king who would reign in a palace. As stated in Philippians 2:6, He was God Himself in human form but, even though He was the greatest in the world, He did not attach to titles, but came to earth to fulfill His purpose […]

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August 11, 2022·Rapha Abreu

The Fatherhood of God

We’re approaching Father’s Day and, just like Mother’s Day, I want to talk a little about fatherhood. Not just about the fatherhood we have contact with in our earthly family. But also the one that was delivered to us by God, in an undeserved way. Is God a Bad Father? I’ve heard phrases like “God is an executioner Father”, followed by an argument that said God killed His own son and how horrible that was. Let’s analyze the text of Ephesians 2, verses 4 and 5: “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved“. Perhaps in our merciless human eyes, we would save the perfect so that those who are imperfect would fight for themselves in their mistakes. But God chose to deliver Christ, the pure firstborn, so that he could save those who did not deserve even a tear from this perfect God. That’s because He is made of mercy, compassion and love. God in his grandeur and incorporeal form became flesh to save mankind. He is the Father and the Son. As it is written […]

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June 09, 2022·Rapha Abreu

God unites people…

…through a commom purpose. This weekend is Valentine’s Day in Brazil. So I would like to talk about relationships. Not specifically about love relationships, but about whatever connection we can have with others. There is a well-known phrase in Portuguese that says “God does not unite people, unites purposes”. But does it make biblical sense? Let’s reflect together. About Purpose he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ. – Ephesians 1:9-10 In the dictionary, purpose means intention. When two people’s intentions, pursuits, and desires are aligned, it’s the moment when bonding becomes natural. God has bring unity to all things in Christ. And He unites our hearts around His good pleasure, goals and will. In this way, by adding our strengths, we can express His Kingdom together. For a body to be a body, each member needs to be aligned and focused on being functional. Two legs only get us somewhere when both are aligned with the same goal, which is to move in the […]

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December 30, 2021·Gabriela Angerami

Thank you for another year

2021 was another atypical year, but again we were able to count on God’s grace. Therefore, in this text, we would like to first thank the Father for so much care and love, even in the midst of challenging situations. And we also want to thank you for following and supporting our work for another year. First, We thank God Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. PSALM 136:1 The first one to whom we give all our praise and thanksgiving is the LORD. I don’t know what difficulties and trials you’ve lived through this year. Unfortunately, many people faced different types of loss. People lost loved ones, businesses went bankrupt, dreams failed to be fulfilled. It was not an easy year. But we believe in a present and omnipresent God. As much as we go through trials by fire, our Lord is the One who is always by our side. Daniel’s friends had to face the fiery furnace, but there was with them a fourth man in the fire, “like the Son of God” (Dan. 3:25). The Bible promises us many times that even as we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, […]

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December 17, 2021·Gabriela Angerami

Why does the world need a Savior?

This is a fundamental Gospel question. At this time of year, everyone talks a lot about the birth of Jesus, believers and non-believers. We know He came into the world to save us. The first step in our life with God is to confess with our mouth that JESUS is the Lord so that we can be saved through Him (Rom. 10:9-11). But why do we need Christ? What exactly do we need to be saved from? The Origin of All Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. – Romans 5:18 It was in Eden that the first human being opted for disobedience and, from that, brought condemnation to all mankind. All of us from then on were born sinners, condemned and spiritually dead. I really like the child’s example: a good parent never teaches their child to be selfish. However, one of the first sentences of a baby is “It’s mine!” This simple behavior demonstrates that we were unfortunately born with sin. As the Word itself states: “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not […]

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May 07, 2020·Léo

Mother’s Day Special!

In today’s text, we are going to talk about the person who generated us, the person who carried us in her womb and the one who was chosen by God to bring us into the world. Yes, our dear and beloved mothers. But calm down. If you are not a mother, do not leave now. Read the text to the end, as I’m sure we can take a very incredible lesson, for our lives, through our mothers. Come with us! What does the Bible say about “mother”? God attaches great importance to mothers, especially in raising their children. Together with the father, both have the role of caring, protecting and walking their children’s lives in the ways of the Lord. And children have the obligation to respect, obey and honor their parents. “My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.” Proverbs 1: 8-9 The mother takes care of her children with her own body and is the second person to know that little, fragile, helpless and so loved being, coming right after God. The mother watches […]

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