CHATTY PEOPLE, POISONOUS TONGUES By Fillipe Moreira

CHATTY PEOPLE, POISONOUS TONGUES

By Fillipe Moreira

What enormous power has such a small organ… and you know that, don't you?

Yes you know, because when they hurt you with words it hurts deep in your soul.

And even after knowing what it's like to be hurt by words, you don't seem to learn your lesson, do you? For you continue to hurt other people with your own words.

Learn one thing! I have already learned it!

You have the power to destroy or brighten someone's day, your tongue has this power!

Why not praise someone without falsehood, without lies, without interests just to make that person's day better?

“There are words that strike like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” Proverbs 12:18

Have you been healing or hurting people?

None of us like to live with people who are liars or fake, because there is never confidence in what they say.

Why not be sincere in your speech? Why not just choose the truth?

“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one." Matthew 5:37 

Remember, there is a huge gap between truth and ignorance. It is not appropriate to be ignorant with the excuse of speaking the truth.

Ask yourself what results your words have brought to people. Have you motivated them? Have you cheered them up? Or is everything you just say words of heavy weight, demands and judgments?

What about that person who just speaks ill of others, who is always criticizing what other people do, what about this person?

“Therefore, you, who judge others, are inexcusable; because you are condemning yourself in what you judge, since you, who judge, do the same things. ” Romans 2: 1

What about people who say things they shouldn't say when they are angry, sad or disappointed?

Poor people, they are too weak because they cannot control their feelings and let themselves be dominated by them! Do not let your momentary emotional situation take control over your language.

Allow me to give one last piece of advice to those who want to grow and have a healthy mind...

Stay away from people who gossip, complain about everything, hurt others with their poisonous words. Stay away from toxic people.

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,  but whose delight is in the law of the Lord , and who meditates on his law day and night." Psalms 1:1‭-‬2 

The wise man is recognized for his silence, and the fool for speaking too much!

"Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin." Proverbs 13:3 

"Like golden apples in silver salves, so is the word spoken in its own time." Proverbs 25:11

Let this be our prayer:

“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasant before your face, Lord, my rock and my deliverer!” Psalm 19:14 

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WHAT KINGDOM MINDED PROPLE DO. Dr. Paul Taylor & Dr. Josimar Salum

WHAT KINGDOM MINDED PROPLE DO. 

Dr. Paul Taylor & Dr. Josimar Salum 

WHAT KINGDOM MINDED PROPLE DO. 

Dr. Paul Taylor & Dr. Josimar Salum 

“It is very unique when godly leaders are teaching business principles and business building to those God has brought to them. 

Most of the time church leaders just want money given to them so that they can pray and preach.  

But what these Kingdom people are doing are not only unique but if is wonderful because they understand the incredible power of prayer and yet know that if people do not learn a trade for business, they will become beggars, and not what God has created them to be.  

We are believing with people who have a Kingdom mindset that  combine prayer and work, value the gathering of God’s people in church, that do not have a sacred / secular worldview but see work as true worship, for tremendous favor and business success.  

Together we can create a different Burundi.  A prosperous and Godly Burundi.

COMMENT BY PR. JEREMIE MANIRAKIZA

So powerful and instructive !

Many people in Burundi believe that prayer is sacred and work is secular which is not true. Most of our pastors could tell us not to work but to go to church to live there and this has created to much trouble and poverty in the church of Burundi.

I like when you say that with a kingdom mindset work is considered as a true worship, for tremendous favor and business success. Thank you for that.

May God transform us so that we may think according to His will.

Thank you.

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Comment from Tharcisse Nzosaba

Thank you. Christians from pentecost churches are very poor. Pastors don't teach their members about business. In my association, we are helping young people from churches to know the principles of business. Things will change if  pastors change the mentalities and know  that to work is worship, we hope that God will change their bad mentalities through our advices. I want you to be my mentor and my coach.

 #I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me#

WHAT CHURCH LEADERS MISS. Dr. Josimar Salum

WHAT CHURCH LEADERS MISS.

Dr. Josimar Salum

“It is very important for church leaders to understand how their church members can do business to get money and give tenth of what they gain and other offerings. If really the Kingdom of God is in our hearts, why do we miss this wisdom and knowledge?” 

We miss the part that God requires only the tithe (10%). 

This is not true for the old covenant neither or much less to the new covenant. 

Why GOD would require 10% for Him? 

“Listen, my people, and I will speak; I will testify against you, Israel: I am God, your God. I bring no charges against you concerning your sacrifices or concerning your burnt offerings, which are ever before me. I have no need of a bull from your stall or of goats from your pens, for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.

Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? “Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High, and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” Psalms‬ ‭50:7-10, 13-15‬ 

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?” Isaiah‬ ‭58:6-7‬ 

"Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me."

Matthew‬ ‭25:34-40‬ ‭NIV‬‬

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WHAT KINGDOM LEADERS DO? Dr. Paul Taylor & Dr. Josimar Salum

WHAT KINGDOM LEADERS DO?

Dr. Paul Taylor & Dr. Josimar Salum 

It is very unique when godly leaders are teaching business principles and business building to those God has brought to them. 

Most of the time church leaders just want money given to them so that they can pray and preach.  

But what these Kingdom people are doing are not only unique but if is wonderful because they understand the incredible power of prayer and yet know that if people do not learn a trade for business, they will become beggars, and not what God has created them to be.  

We are believing with people who have a Kingdom mindset that  combine prayer and work, value the gathering of God’s people in church, that do not have a sacred / secular worldview but see work as true worship, for tremendous favor and business success.  

Together we can create a different Burundi. A prosperous and Godly Burundi. 

#ASONE

ALWAYS HELP SOMEONE TO SUCCEED IN LIFE Jolis Bigirimana

ALWAYS HELP SOMEONE TO SUCCEED IN LIFE

Jolis Bigirimana

We were left to fight alone. Then God intervened. Today we've overcome, they're not understanding how we made it without their help. They thought we'd fail, and never cared if we could. Please come to our table, let's celebrate. Don't be filled with shame, we understand. It happens.

(If you've just read this, never miss an opportunity to help someone you know succeed in life, when God causes strangers to do and they succeed greatly, you will live your entire life blaming yourself and wishing you helped them). 

And as I always say, always remember that the greatest investment you will ever make in this passing world, is one you do in people. While you're alive, help as many people as you can. It's a lifetime rewarding and so fulfilling investment: to hear generations thanking your name for helping their father or grandfather, for seeing someone you helped mentioning your name on bigger platform that without you they wouldn't have been there. Always remember that.

And now you who have been abandoned and not cared for by the people that you so much expected from, loose out from anger. As a matter of fact, admit it that they owed you nothing in the first place. It was their money, their resources, their labor and sweat. So don't eye them badly for not helping you. If God provided through His means, and you have made it, be thankful, call them to your table, help lifting other people and even the children of those that let you down. Because you know how it means not to be helped. 

My reminder is "lift generations and be reminded to always thank and celebrate the vessels God used to lift you up. Those ones deserve your respect, honor and celebration."

Let me finish by this: personally I have a list of families and friends that stood right next to me in time of my need. They are people who believed in the person I will be. They did not see who I was or am. They believed in the "Becoming Picture" 

If you are reading this, I want you to know that I am so grateful and I will return with honors someday. 

To everyone: Never be cheated of self made people. No matter who you are, someone helped you get there, RETURN the Honors. Maybe not to them, but to others in your neighborhood who lacks help. May God certify you as a right Vessel to bless others.

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PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS

PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS

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Note: The term “Christians” used in this article refers to those who are true followers of Jesus. “Christians” are the ones who are born again, who have personal relationship with Jesus, who has received Jesus as their Lord and King and as result they have become sons of God.

Many Christians think that God considers some workers more valuable than others—and at the top of the rung are missionaries, pastors and other people with “spiritual” vocations. 

If we’re honest, most of us probably buy into this thinking to some degree and believe there is a divide between the sacred and secular. After all, social workers and grant writers are more important to society than waste collectors and cashiers, right?

But that’s not true. During the Protestant Reformation, a doctrine was developed that has significantly altered the way many Christians understand themselves and their relation to God and others: the priesthood of all believers.

In sum, it teaches that all believers—no matter their personal history, ethnicity, occupation, you name it—are priests before God.

Prior to the Reformation, the western church taught that only clergy (ordained priests) had a sacred calling from God. But according to the apostle Peter, all Christians are priests: 

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). 

Peter hearkens back to Exodus 19:6, where God tells Israel, “you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.”

Although the people of Israel failed in their priestly calling, Christ has restored to believers our true identity as royal priests. 

In him, we stand on equal footing with one another, and each of us has a vital role in carrying out God’s work.

There is one body, consisting of various parts, and one head, Christ. Each member, though distinct from the others, performs a different function and is equally vital for the health of the body.

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Christians are equally important, serving one Lord, yet they fulfill different roles for the sake of the church and the good of society. 

What makes work sacred is not the type of work that we do but the work of Christ in us. Those who have been baptized into Christ all have equal standing and have been called by him to do work that not only bears dignifying significance, but also gives glory to God. 

No matter what line of work you’re in, you have a special calling from God to work for his glory and for the benefit of others.

Do you see your work as part of God’s calling on your life to be his priest, representing him in the work that you do?

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Such a powerful truth if only the body of Christ could understand this truth, the world would be such a better place. People would be free from guilt of not serving God if they are not a pastor, teacher, etc. 

Jesus, give the people ears to hear this truth!  Amen

Dr. Paul Taylor

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ONE Team visits our Literacy Groups. By Jeremie Manirakiza

ONE Team visits our Literacy Groups. By Jeremie Manirakiza 

We have visited our Literacy classes this weekend. (11/7/2020) Jean Marie, Gerard Ninziza and I are so blessed to see the fruit of our leaders and members of ONE. Thank you for all your support and trust. Thank you, Drs. Paul Taylor and Josimar Salum. The message of the Kingdom works powerfully in the marketplace. 

In Buhiga we have 2 groups of Loan, Savings and Investments. We found that they are really improving in the matters of knowing how to read and write. We have given them student books and materials to start two more groups.

In Rudaraza we have 4 groups of 25 people. We have also given them books and materials. They needed a box where to put the money that they are saving and small books for members. 

So in total, we have already started 8 groups in the province of Karusi. We have other 2 groups in Gihogazi commune. In Bubanza we have 4 groups. We will visit them ASAP. 

This is a transformational journey based in the Kingdom message and simple practice. This is really powerful. To God be all the Glory!

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Disciples of Jesus

Tonight in Miracena, 

Rio de Janeiro State

Nameless, just the Name of Jesus!

Faceless, only the Face of Jesus!

Disciples Now!  One Church only!

A True Jesus Revolution! 

11/6/2020

#JSalum 

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COW DOESN'T GIVE MILK. By Mario Sergio Cortella

COW DOESN'T GIVE MILK

Mario Sergio Cortella

My father used to say to us, when we were children:

- When you turn 7 years old I will tell you the secret of life.

When I was 7 years old, I woke up, run to my father, anxious to know the secret of life.

My father said, "I will tell you, but you will not be able to reveal it to your brothers."

Here's the secret:

- Cow doesn't give milk.

-What? I didn't understand, dad!

- Cow doesn't give milk.

You have to take it out. Yoj have to milk the cow. You need to wake up 4 am, go to the pasture, enter the corral full of feces, tie the cow's tail and legs, sit on the stool and make the right move! That is the secret of life. Cow, buffalo, goat, do not give milk! You either take it or you won't have any milk.

There is a generation that thinks that a cow gives milk, that things are automatic. I want, I ask, I get. There is nothing for free. Don't depend on people. Don't expect anything from anyone! Don't wait for the government to solve your problems.

Happiness results from effort. The absence of effort generates frustrations. Want to value things? Work and buy something with your own sweat. Then you will be aware of how much your parents struggle to give you the best  and you do not value it.

Edited by Josimar Salum

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LEADERSHIP, AN ART FORM. Dr. Shayne Tracy

LEADERSHIP, AN ART FORM

Dr. Shayne Tracy

President, IBCI

ibciinstitute | Aug 6, 2020 

Great leadership is more an art than a science. Leadership is a collective of interpersonal and operational skills that can be learned, practiced and taught.

However, the 3 “ps” - Purpose, Perseverance and Practice are needed to perfect an effective style for an individual leader.

Check out the 5 habits that will empower a leader:

Point of vision vs point of view:

This regards day-to-day operational activity… the details of the day become your daily point of vision, unless you have time to step back and have a point of view: The bigger picture. 

This is literally giving your calendar time to do “horizontal thinking” - creative, innovative and exploratory work to predict the future direction of your organization. You can dedicate that time to a business coach who will stimulate your thinking and inspiration. 

Communicate the “Point of View” to give meaning, context and motivation to others.

Identify and amplify important priorities that create value. Make a list of the main priorities that need to be achieved and focus, focus, focus. Communicate priorities in a consistent, vocal and visual way to focus on professional activity. A great question to ask yourself and others is: “What choice can I make and what steps can I take at this time to achieve my priorities?

Demonstrate decision making with courage, confidence, conviction and commitment.

Make a decision, take it once and move on after you have done your research, consulted the others involved and have established a plan of action. Self-confidence and security motivate others to produce results. Remember that not taking a decision is a decision! Be prepared to admit that you are wrong if the decision you make is inappropriate for the circumstances.

Develop your strengths: Build your strengths, recognize your responsibilities.

Most people have a good understanding of their strengths. You cannot be everything to everyone. Participate in projects and activities in which you can demonstrate your strengths. Focus on what you know and do your best. Be an ever changing learner to increase your knowledge base and work on developing your skills repertoire. Be a role model for others.

Recognize: Recognize and use the strengths of others. Strong leaders are able to recognize the skills and knowledge of others. Consult, collaborate and coordinate the strengths of others to generate commitment and obtain a better result. Train others and allow yourself to be trained by people with skills, knowledge and wisdom. Above all, take the time to genuinely get to know others, what drives them and what motivates them to achieve. Acknowledge and express appreciation for your accomplishments.

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