Not now, later.
15/01/26 09:18
Months ago, thieves dismantled a car right on our street. The neighbors reacted, "We need to install cameras and an alarm to prevent this from happening again!" God wants us to be generous and to serve, so the very next day I installed a camera and a siren, both controlled by internet through anyone's cellphone. I let the neighborhood know, but no one paid attention or wanted to use the technology. I was stumped, but let it go. Although I did let them know that Marcelo, who lives with us, installs security systems and we even sent out a proposal. No reaction. After months of begging neighbors to contribute a fee, the neighborhood has funds and yesterday a technician came for an inspection. I was the first to meet him on the street and listen to his proposal. Marcelo came with me. Then a few more neighbors showed up. With tact, we listened to all the technical details. The neighbors said, "Ok, we'll let you know." He left. Then I gathered the few and said, " Marcelo can do it for less." Good timing. They listened now, when they didn't listen before. The complexity of community service. God's timing. God's way.
Hospitality
06/01/26 11:33
"Practice hospitality" Romans 12:13 We built our new house with this in mind. We have five different areas for hospitality: living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, and bedroom. Yes, even the bedroom has sofa and chairs! When Faby is feeling well and we have few visitors, we eat together in the kitchen. When Faby isn't feeling well and stays in bed, we can even have a cup of tea in the bedroom, as we did after the Tuesday night Bible study.
