This morning’s breakfast turned into a lesson in history, culture, and gratitude. We talked about how there are more Japanese descendants in São Paulo than in Japan itself. Pastor Sandro’s wife served pumpkin soup with meat—a traditional Bahian breakfast—and, of course, strong Brazilian coffee. I can’t imagine a morning without it.
Culture in Conversation
Between spoonfuls and laughter, they explained that Brazil carries traces of Italy, Portugal, Germany, and Japan. The table became a classroom where stories flowed more freely than grammar rules. Here, every meal reveals how identity is shaped by encounters—how a country becomes a tapestry woven from many nations.
A Nation Formed to Seek God
As I listened, I thought of the words in Acts 17:26: “From one man he made all the nations … and he determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands.” Brazil, with all its colors and mixtures, seems a living witness of that truth. God placed people and cultures in specific times and places so that through one another, we might seek Him.
Learning Through Community
Language learning continues beyond verbs and pronunciation. It happens around the table—where kindness bridges misunderstanding and shared meals become moments of revelation. I’m beginning to see that to learn in community is to witness how God teaches through daily life, through people who embody hospitality, and through a land that tells stories in every accent and flavor.
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