Changing Lives Centre

04/05/2026

“Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

These words remind us of something powerful: victory in life is not just about resisting temptation—it is about wisely avoiding it.

Self-control is indeed a key virtue. But those who walk strongly in it are not necessarily the ones constantly fighting battles; they are often the ones who have learned to reduce their exposure to tempting situations in the first place.

It is easier to avoid temptation than to resist it. That is why Bible teaches, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you”—not “resist temptation.” The battle is first won at the level of the mind, before it becomes an opportunity in real life.

Guard your environment. Guard your thoughts. Guard your patterns. Guard your company.

Because what you consistently avoid, you rarely have to fight.

Proverbs 27:12 The wise [prudent] see danger [evil; trouble] ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going [go straight to it] and get into trouble [or are punished].

01/05/2026

The month of May is here.

Take a moment and honestly ask yourself—how are you doing with your annual goals? How are you faring with your life goals and purpose?

This is a gentle reminder: focus on the small steps, the small actions, the small wins you’ve achieved so far. They matter more than you think.

Maybe you feel behind schedule. Maybe it seems like your peers, agemates, or classmates are moving ahead faster. That pressure can quietly build, and if unchecked, discouragement can creep in and pull you away from your purpose.

But keep going.

Remember this: both the tortoise and the cheetah made it into the ark—speed was not the deciding factor. What mattered was staying the course.

As it is written in Song of Songs, we must “catch the little foxes that spoil the vines.” It’s often the small distractions, small compromises, and small doubts that hinder our progress—not the big things.

Guard your heart. Stay consistent. Refuse to give up.

You are still on your journey—and that counts for everything.

28/04/2026

Who you are today is an accumulation of habits, small habits you have been practising all along.

It's those habits that shape your identity, and its that identity that you have that determines how far you go in life.

Understand you can not rise beyond who you are - your identity which is rooted in your day to day behaviour or habits.

Change of behaviour or habits is the beginning of greatness.

What's that one thing, small thing you can adjust today for a great future ahead?

Go ahead and change it.

03/04/2026

The Reality of False Narratives – A Lesson from Matthew 28:11–15

During this easter holiday, I wish to share with us one life lesson from the Gospel of Matthew 28:11–15 which reveals a chilling reality, how far people can go to “finance” and sustain a false narrative.

The soldiers were first-hand witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. By every indication, they knew the truth. Yet, driven by self-preservation and influenced by those in power, a false story was crafted, funded, and widely spread to suppress that truth.

What is striking is this: Jesus, at the centre of the false narrative, did not defend Himself.

The lie spread quickly across the region. It gained momentum. It was organized, financed, and endorsed. Meanwhile, the truth seemed quiet, almost overshadowed.

And this reflects a reality we often face in life.

There are moments when a false narrative can rise about who you are—especially in seasons shaped by pain, loss, or transition. Whether it is loss of a job, relationships, health, or reputation, such moments can be manipulated to paint a distorted picture of your life. Those behind such narratives often seek to protect themselves or preserve their image—just as the chief priests promised the soldiers security if the matter reached the governor.

Jesus had just endured a shameful and painful death. At what seemed like the lowest point of His life, even after rising again, a false narrative still emerged.

Yet one truth remained unshaken:
He had risen.
There were witnesses—including the very soldiers who were bribed. That reality could not be erased.

So we ask:
• Did the false narrative change the truth of the resurrection?
• Did Jesus try to counter it?
• Did His disciples launch a defense campaign?
Absolutely not.

Instead, Jesus remained focused on His mission. He revealed Himself to those who believed. He did not appear before Pilate or the chief priests to prove a point. He invested in His followers—strengthening and commissioning them.

Here lies the wisdom:
Do not be distracted by false narratives. Stay aligned with your assignment. Let God vindicate you.
It is those who believe in the truth of your life and calling who become carriers of that truth. Lies require constant reinforcement—even more lies—to survive. But truth stands on its own. It endures.

Jesus promised His followers the Holy Spirit, who would empower them to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. And today, we see the outcome:
The false narrative that once spread rapidly in Jerusalem is now confined to just a few (5) verses in Scripture.

But the risen Christ continues to transform lives, generation after generation.

Truth outlived the lie.

So if you find yourself in a season where your story is being misrepresented—take heart.
Jesus said in Gospel of John 16:33 that in this world we will face tribulation—but He has already overcome. And because He overcame, you will too.

What began as a whispered truth of resurrection has become a resounding declaration of victory across the world.

Happy Easter.
Chilson Vidolo

29/03/2026

This Sunday focus on relationship with God not performance.
You can be:
•Busy in church
•Active in ministry
•Consistent in routine
…and still lack intimacy with God.
God is not attracted to what you do—He is drawn to who you are becoming with Him.

01/03/2026

Happy New Month.

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Therefore, build your life on Truth. He is called Faithful and True.

Anything not built on truth cannot stand, for it is founded on sand and not Jesus the Rock.

Today, many are being subtly deceived—by self, by desires, and by false prophets and teachers who have risen among the people. They appear gentle outwardly, yet inwardly they are ravenous wolves clothed in sheep’s clothing. Their goal is to devour to feed themselves and benefit themselves.

Guard your heart. Guard your life. Guard your foundation.

For when your life is built on Truth, it will stand firm in every season.

See you in Zion
Blessed and truth-filled month ahead.

24/02/2026

The clouds are gathering and where the tree falls there shall it be.

Ecclesiastes 11:3
“If the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.”

22/02/2026

Jude 1:1-5
1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James,

To those who have been called, who are loved in God the Father and kept for[a] Jesus Christ:

2 Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance.

3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.
4 For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.

5 Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe

16/04/2025

22/03/2025

Tomorrow is Sunday
Afterwards we have 4 days encounter from Thursday to Sunday.
Plan to attend and experience the kingdom of God advancing forcefully

24/02/2025

Thursday and Friday this week