Carmen Ray-Calvo
Summary: Carmen Ray-Calvo is from the Dominican Republic and lives in Massachusetts with her husband. She is a nurse and an active leader in her church, focusing on evangelism and ministering to women. Her favorite Bible verse is Nahum 1:7.
Carmen Ray-Calvo is a native of the Dominican Republic and currently resides in the city of Lawrence, Massachusetts with her husband Percio Calvo. Carmen obtained her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She is very grateful to God for her daughter Eunice and her son-in-law Julio.
She is an active leader of the León de Judá Congregation. Carmen is a Discipleship Teacher and is a leader of ushers, along with her husband. She also serves in the Aglow Ministry in the City of Lawrence.
Carmen writes: I love my Lord Jesus Christ and I enjoy serving him. My passion is in the area of evangelism and ministering to women, but especially single women. One of my favorite verses is Nahum 1:7: “The Lord is good, a strength in the day of trouble; and knows those who trust in him.”
Publications
Mutual Service as Proof of Love
Jesus Christ set the ultimate example of service by washing his disciples' feet, a task typically reserved for servants. Serving others is a way of showing love and compassion, and is a defining chara
Vessels of Honor
Just like we have different utensils at home with different uses, as Christians, we are vessels that God wants to use to show the world his grace, power, love, and mercy. To be used effectively by God
Become a Friend of God
Being a friend means having a close relationship and knowing personal things about each other. Jesus called his disciples friends, and when we become friends with God, we can confidently come to him w
Radical Trust in God
Believers in God should trust in Him alone, not in themselves or anything else. God opposes our independence and wants us to learn to depend on Him. Our victories and triumphs come from Jesus Christ a
Hidden or Manifest
When we feel like God has forgotten us during times of affliction, we should approach Him and establish a close relationship. Doubts and negative thoughts may arise, but we must have faith in Jesus Ch
The Life That Pleases God
To please God, we must seek reconciliation with Him, separate ourselves from sin, and live in obedience to His word. He does not require a price for forgiveness, but only our love. We must do justice,
Effective Prayer Moves the Heart of God
The text discusses how Moses interceded for the people of Israel when God planned to punish them for their disobedience. Moses prayed with sincerity and God listened to his prayer, showing mercy to th
God Always Comforts Us
The writer's youngest brother died suddenly from a heart attack and they turned to the Bible for comfort. They found solace in a verse from Psalms and prayed for strength to comfort their family. At t
Facing the Problems in Our Life
Do not let problems rob you of your joy and strength. Trust in God and do not be troubled. After considering moving to Florida, the decision was made to stay and find a new house. During the move, the
Interruptions!
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Good and Mercy
God's mercy is an eternal attribute that is actively shown through His actions towards His people. As His followers, we are called to be moved with mercy and do things for the benefit of those in need
Resting in the Lord
The author's husband was diagnosed with cancer and despite their efforts to save him, he passed away. She learned to trust in God's sovereignty and perfect will, even in difficult situations. Her past
The Secret Place of Prayer
The secret place of prayer is a spiritual place where we can spend quality time in the presence of God. It should be a lifestyle, not just something we do when we need something from God. It's not abo
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