Washington (USA), april-2010: Nuclear Summit

Over 50 big-hats of the whole world gathered for a Nuclear Summit, in Washington (US). Talks and talks and talks, bah!

I want to see action(s) + attitudes + serious measurements; not talks - pleaseee!

Well, let's see the results of all these talks + lots of expenses for account of all of us, all of us, all of us!

Time will say it...!!!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/peace-activist
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Lula, brazilian president, visits Israel

Lula, brazilian president, has been in Israel this week. He is trying to be sort of mediator between israelis and palestines! Not easy job!

Brazilians are nice people (this is true, believe me!): glad, talkative, easy-to-cope with and welcome all over the world, which is good indeed. But in case of Lula, there is a problem: he is ver very close friend to president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who promised to "erase" Israel from global map!

Iranian nuclear projects certainly include atomic bomb to - wow! - erase Israel once and for all! Does anyone out there think differently, huh? Yes, Lula and his disciples from the left wing party PT (labour party) think that Ahmadinejad is good boy and kind and tender and friendly and absolutely devoted to world peace...!!!

Lula rejected invitation to visit tomb of Theodor Herzl, but our president gladly gladly gladly accepted invitation to visit tomb of Yasser Arafat, in Ramallah! But cool down, reader! Lula and disciples certainly understand that Arafat, similarly to Ahmadinejad, Arafat was a cool boy, and tender, and gentle and totally devoted to world peace, that including jews!

See! Brazilians are very very very strange people!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/especialist in Middle East
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Agenda 2010: still room in my agenda after May-2010.
Conferences on spirituality and capitalism (for instance).
English-spanish-portuguese (you choose language).
No charge for conferences, totally free (for the time being!).
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Do not think too much...

Some think money might bring all happiness; it is not true;
Some think money might bring all confort; it is equally not true;
Some think money might give all the power; it is a tremendous fraud;
Some think money might make people love us; it is not not not true;
Some think money might "buy love & respect"; it is not true, at all.

Some think God forgot him/her; how could Father forsakes children?
Some think God created universe and left it at random; it is not true;
Some think God has favorite children; really? Are you one of them?
Some think God has been too much busy; ok: request an appointment with Him!
Some think God does not really exist; so why to worry?

Money & God: you' better choose whom to serve!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/son and friend of the Living God
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March 8th - International Day of Women

Woman who is solely source of all human life...
Woman who is actually the very best of God's blessed hands...
Woman who is capable of everything...
Woman who is all powerful, though she might eventually fake not to be...
Woman who is capable to transform people and things by a mere looking...
Woman who, sometimes silenced, even utters and speaks and clarifies so very much...
Woman: the best of the best ever created by God.

Man is nothing but an accident (ugly one!).
Man is totally dependent upon woman.
Man fakes to be strong.

Congratulations, women of the universe... God Himself may set you free!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/son of Mrs Facy Sampaio; husband to Katia Sampaio
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The last will be the winner!

But whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister (Matthew 20.26).

Salome, mother of James and John wanted her sons (oh, boys!)to have granted seats: on the right and on the left side of Jesus, in the Kingdom to come. Jesus did not actually appreciate the request, at all. Jesus said that positions in the Kingdom of the Son were planned by the Father, and the Son, and the Unity of Godhead, would only give such positions to those to whom the Father had determined to grant them.

The 10 disciples were moved with indignation. Jesus felt the need to come and say: whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister. Wow, that was great!

Points to ponder:
1. Humans just love to fake to be important, great, prominent etc;
2. Salome, as a mother, would do anything for her "two little boys!";
3. James actually drank of the cup... He was one of the first martyrs;
4. Yes: disciples were sometimes "discussing a lot";
5. Jesus came into sight and made the 10 indignant-boys, lambs...

The real points are:
1. Real important is the servant-minister;
2. Each one of us must assume his-her own life; mom should not come into sight;
3. True christians suffer indignities of the cross on daily basis;
4. Big turmoils-fights etc etc etc take place behind the pulpits;
5. But peace is not that far from us: Bible is yours to enjoy peace!

May all my readers have a blessed week.

March has come, wow! I will be 48 years!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/pontifex maximus
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AGENDA 2010:
Still got some room in May-2010.
I do not charge anything, but ticket and confortable hotel room.
I do not charge, repeat. If I did,I would make it in Euros; not US dollars...

Contemporary Art of Madrid 2010

Eugenio Merino (spanish) is author of this "art" which is called Stairway to Heaven.

Points to ponder:

1. Would you, reader, consider it as real art?;
2. Since when piling up icons-objects should be considered art?;
3. Muslins + christians + jews did not like it, at all;
4. To play art with religious icons is not art, it is deep insanity;
5. The un-known Eugenio is now somewhat known...

This "crazy-art-thing" was sold for EUR 45.000,00, in a few minutes, to a belgium.

Oh yeah, I think Mr. Eugenio should apply for good life insurance.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/brazilian artist...
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2010 finally starts in Brazil!
Carnival is finally over and the new year starts in Brazil!

Hints to have a good year 2010:

1. Say some prayers for you and for ME;
2. Take note of your plans. Yeah, do plan, buddy!;
3. Endeavour to do your very best, your very best. He (God) will do his best;
4. Be humble to learn and kind to teach;
5. Help someone and some (one, at least!) will help you. This is a law.

Stop mourning. Stop complaining. New year 2010 is at your doors!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/international lectures on spirituality & day-to-day life...
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The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you Numbers 6.26)

Carnival comes from carnem-levare (Latin, without flesh). Ancient pagan feast created in Greece about 640 b.C. and continued in Rome...

In Brazil, the pagan feast began in 1640 and never ever stopped, until today...!!!

Brazil became world-wide famous for the dances etc etc etc in Rio (mainly) and it is part of dreams of millions...

In fomer former times, Carnival in Brazil:

1. People were NOT used to eat flesh, to take part in orgies...;
2. Couples used NOT to have sex relations before Passover;
3. Some could even not to take bath;
4. Mirrors were covered with purple clothes;
5. People used NOT to take part in orgies.

Today:

1. People eat everything...;
2. Couples do whatever they can-wish;
3. Nothing is avoided, at all...;
4. Mirrors are hung over necks and God knows where else...
5. Brazil literally stops for 4 days, oh Lord!

Well, will you actually go out dancing Carnival? Try staying alive!

Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/amid the crowd...
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Feb 2, 2010: groundhog day, in USA!

We all know that weather has changed all over!
We all know that there is something "wrong" somewhere...!!!
We all know that weather-man and weather-girl are not 100% trustworthy, at all.

We all should know that there is "someone" more trustworthy: groundhog!

Today, Feb 2, 2010, is GROUNDHOG DAY, in USA!

It works like this: if hog comes out of his place and looks up the sky and returns to his bed, it means USA shall have one and 1/2 month of winter...
If hog comes out and stays out, it means spring time is coming soon!

See!? Why to use weather-man/weather-girl; US has Phill, the hog!

Get ready, hog-lovers!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/weather-man for the whole world...
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US vessels in Haiti...

US Mercy vessel is anchored in Haiti, receiving as many injured people as possible. This is a real hu-man/christian action - no doubt. Yet, for some weird reason, someone asked who is going to pay for all expenses... and, then, for some hours, all aid was stopped!!!

Meanhile, today, on all TVs, it was reported that 10 americans were arrested in the border Haiti-D.Republic with dozens of children (!!!???). Wow, what kind of school bus was this!? What kind of tour was this, gentlemen? Haitian police force (if any, poor guys) declared to press that americans were kidnapping haitian kids!

1. Kidnapping of kids
2. Traffic of hu-man organs

Both are happening every day in Haiti!

US force should say something, right?

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/journalist
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Haiti - and now!?

Haitians and all whole world thank Lord and generous people who have been helping the poorest country of Americas. But after the terrible earthquake (7.5 Richter) that completely destroyed capital Port-Au-Prince, we have points to ponder:

1. Why only AFTER catastrophes hu-mans start helping other hu-mans?;
2. Why rich countries did not help Haiti BEFORE earthquake?;
3. Why rich countries faked Haiti was not next-to-their doors?;
4. Why US "invaded" Haiti WITHOUT ONU authorisation (once again!)?;
5. Why "christians" now jumped over Haiti with clear target to "look good" (some)...?

Why "look good"? Simple: again, why NOT BEFORE?
Who, who , who will inspect accountability of the "organisations"?
Why countries like Dominican Republic closed borders to haitian immigrants?

Okay: that's enough...!!!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/journalist
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From my window...

I should give thanks to the Lord for what I am and all I have;
I should look at the sea and realize that I am over 50% made of water;
I should stare the little boats (local rafts) while sailing away to trouble waters;
I should picture myself on those brave fishmen who leave beloved ones every dawn;
I should be tantalised by big vessels berthing alongside my Fortaleza Port;
I should be glad for being one of a few guys having the privilege of working seafront;
I should thank God much more, rather than begging and begging and begging...;
I should, I should, I should humbly say: Lord Jesus, you are the One and Only.

Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/from my window...
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2010: 48 years of pilgrimage on earth...

When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him (Lv 19.33)

I do hope some of my readers (almost 7!)might congratulate me for 48 years of age!

Yes, if anyone wishes me some 100 years ahead, I will be deeply thankful. In fact, I talked to God and asked Him merely 150 years of age full of good health + prosperity + friends! Wow!, it is not to ask too much, is it?

Being a wanderer-of-God is my destiny; to live is just a detail. I am not from this world; I am from heavens. But I am not in a hurry to return home - no way, baby! Father might wait for me some time longer...

1.No one should mistreat me;
2.No one should block my way;
3.No one should disturb my peace.

If anyone insists on bothering me, I will call daddy: God-Almighty.

Keep cool, dear reader. Trust in the Lord Jesus.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/wanderer
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I don't like eating duck flesh... (Esther, 6 years old)

Some people say that best period in life is that of childhood!

A few people would say: for sure!

Days ago, my niece Esther (6 years old), after listening to adult talks on eating flesh, fish or anything "eatable", she uttered: I don't like eating some flesh with feathers or whatever...!!! Wow, that's weird! It made me ponder:

1. Let's avoid eating "red flesh";
2. Let's eat some more white flesh or fish;
3. Let's avoid eating too much. It is a sinful act...;
4. Let's drink some good-quality red wine. Good for blood circulation;
5. Let's pray before and after eating (just to make it sure!).

Very important: do not waste - no way! There are millions starving to death in this crazy world.

Paulo César Sampaio
Pastor/red wine-white flesh appreciator
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2010 actually started for me...!!!

Yes, I cannot complain that 2010 has not really started for me:

1. I've been suffering from some illness (not that serious);
2. My mom-in-law has gone into hospital: brain-surgery...;
3. My car broke into pieces... wow!,on the way to church;
4. Jan-month shall be full of expenses down in Equator... and I'm waiting...;
5. Just received proforma for my car-repair...: oh, Lord!

Well, none of these shakes me up! No way, baby! I trust in Lord Jesus!

Try doing the same: Jesus is on mainline. Phone Him up!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/suffering just a little bit... ehe ehe eh!
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Happy 2010! How do you look at new year?

... and we have come to Jan-2010!

Maybe my dearest reader still suffers from "hangover" or something! Maybe he-she might have entered new year in prayers (NOT so easy, I might state!). But, anyway, we all must face reality: one more year, one more chance, one more period of 365 days that God resolved to give US! Well, how do you look at 2010?

1. Deeply pessimistic;
2. Moderate optimism;
3. It is just the way it is: some things wil never change;
4. I might confess I do not know;
5. None of the above options.

I sincerely wish that 2010 might be better than 2009.
I sincerely wish that my dearest reader might be healthy all through 2010.
I sincerely wish that humans might be even more hu-mans, for real.
I sincerely wish that God Himself might dress up in the colours of your country's flag...!!!

Happy 2010! Please remember me in your prayers!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/expecting the best yet to come...
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Merry Christmas and a blessed 2010 to all my readers!
Yeah! It is Christmas, once again! But, what actually means Christmas?

1. Christmas means cities full of flashing lights multicoloured;
2. Christmas means we should have to "seem" that everything is OK;
3. Christmas means family gathered around table and dinner gets too late!;
4. Christmas means a son-daughter who comes from too distant land...;
5. Christmas means go shopping at last minute... to get bargains!;
6. Christmas means giving and receiving gifts (wow, too cheap!). Sorry!;
7. Christmas means offices plotting parties and "faking" care bout employee;
8. Christmas means employee "fake" he-she loves, loves very much the office;
9. Christmas means a father dressing himself up as Santa;
10.Christmas means a son-daughter of 8 years "faking" to believe in Santa!

Christmas, matter of fact, means: birth of J.Christ. He can born and re-born again and again anytime - and NOT only in December each year!

Okay: Merry Christmas!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/Santa...
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AIRBUS A400M launched in Sevilla - Spain!

Today, 11.12.2009, in Sevilla (Spain), the big A400M AIRBUS military transporter took off for the first time!

Presences of king Juan Carlos and lots of VIPs (wow!).

The attentive reader might have been asking himself: why pastor PCSampaio has placed this article on his blog-site!?

1. Total of 184 A400M will be flying in the world;
2. It costs a lot of money!;
3. It it the contribution for world peace!?
4. Why more military planes like this one!?

Frankly speaking: I like planes... By the way, the plane was invented by a brazilian: Alberto Santos Dumont, though our friends in USA insist on sayingn that Right Brothers were first to use a plane! France and the whole world acknowledged A.S.Dumont as the unique-real inventor of plane.

Well, better not to discuss about it... aha aha aha!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/flight simulator pilot...
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PASTOR PCSAMPAIO NOW WITH LONGER VIDEOS AT TEMPLARIUM

From now onwards, you may see some videos-preachings from pr. PCSampaio. Videos will be longer (about 5min to 10min). I do not want you to get "tired"...!!! God bless you. Please send me comments. Thanks in advance.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor-founder of Templarium Ministries (interdenominational)
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Bloodthirstymen hate a man of integrity and seek to kill the upright (Prov 29.10)

This photo shows that pirates have total control-domain in Somalia.

They take control of vessels and require big amount of money to release them!

Young men have come into this new "business" in Somalia. The whole world knows about it but has NOT done much to stop pirates - until today.

1. Whom should we claim to?
2. What shipping lines have been doing?
3. What insurance companies have been doing? Dozens of vessels have come into hands of - dear Lord! - pirates in XXI century!

I simply do NOT believe that this is something of present times and NOT NOT of medieval times! Who claims to be Capt. Jack Sparrow of today's times!? There is something wrong out there! Someone must find it... urgently!

May God provide courage to some men...

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/anti-pirate...
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I urge, then, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone (1 Tim 2.1).

Time is money, someone said many many years ago...!!!

Nowadays mankind does not have time to think - even to think over important things! People do not care for others; but themselves!

The "next" is too far away...!!! It seems the world is coming to an end today, because it failed "yesterday"! Some other people do care, but exclusively for their own interests!

Christianism is: caring for one another. Sharing everything. Giving... If "that" (sharing-giving) is true about christianism... then why people ask so much?

Why on earth there is so much individualism? Well, individualism is part of some cultures - like american, for example! Orientals are different...

So, what to do, pastor? Try this:

1. Prayers
2. Intercession
3. Thanksgiving
4. Caring for one another
5. Being a true christian (praxis)

By doing the above, something extra-ordinary will happen in your ordinary life!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/extra-ordinary
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The wind blows wherever it pleases (John 3.8a)

Who made the wind!?

Who blows the wind!?
Where does the wind come from!?
Where does the wind go!?
Are there different types of wind!?
Could we name "strong wind" and "mild wind"!?
Hey, why some storms are named "female", I mean: names of ladies!?
The "answer" is NOT born in the wind - no way, baby!
After all, who said to be the only reason, the only life, the only answer to all!? Yes: Jesus Christ. Get to know Him, while there is time...!!!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/friend of the wind...
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PASTOR PCSAMPAIO (FORTALEZA-BRAZIL) VIDEO-CONFERENCE FROM NEW BENEDICTUS STUDIOS!

Greetings in the wonderful name of Jesus Christ! We have good news to pastors and leaders in the whole world! As from November 3rd, 2009 onwards, pastor PCSampaio will be ministering video-conferences from the NEW BENEDICTUS STUDIOS, directly from Fortaleza City - Brazil.

EUROPEAN CHURCHES Broadcasts would be aired via TV BENEDICTUS (www.benedictus.com.br) on-line at 5h morning (Sundays) in Brazil which means 9h morning in most european countries. 50min programme.

USA & CANADA CHURCHES Broadcasts would be aired via TV BENEDICTUS (www.benedictus.com.br) on-line at 11h morning (Sundays) in Brazil which means 9h morning in USA & Canada (most cities). 50min programme.

LATIN AMERICAN CHURCHES (BROADCASTS IN SPANISH) Programmes would be aired via TV BENEDICTUS (www.benedictus.com.br) on-line at an agreed time. 50min Programme.

THE NEW BENEDICTUS STUDIOS will be effective as from November 3rd, 2009 onwards. Now, you have two (2) ways to have pastor PCSampaio in your church on Sundays:

1. PERSONALLY. This will cost you ticket-plane + hotel + food ONLY. Preachings free of charge! Yes - miracles exist.

2. ON-LINE VIA PC! This is cheapest way. In this case, a love-offering would be more than welcome to cover costs of broadcasts. You may donate via PAYPAL service. See right column first page of this site.

God has some "different channels" of bringing His word to you - dear brethren!

Haven't you said you were looking for something "powerfull and different"!?

Why not give a trial ???? Awaiting your contacting us:

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IN GOD WE TRUST

"In Him we have redemption..., the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace" (Ephesians 1.7)

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Let's face the truth: many people keep mourning throughout lives over their sins, confessing the same ones again and again and insisting with pastors to keep praying on their behalf! Come on! We should all focus on Him and not not on ourselves!

The only requirement for a daily forgiveness and cleansing is an equally daily confession (1 Jn 9). We all sin every single day! The Bible says that we are redeemed and forgiven "according to the riches of His grace" (Eph.17). Well, that's enough for me; I do not know about you! Hope yes-so!

Nowadays, some tender note (money) stamps the sentence: in God we trust. That's for real!? Well, NOT for Brazil which elected a female-idol for saint patroness decades ago! What a shame! What a disaster! Nevertheless, there are about 35 million saints in terra brasilis who actually know God-Almighty and his son Jesus Christ as the Only and begotten saviour. Amem!

1. Watch out! Do not trust everyone - no way!
2. Take care! Do not be led by appearance(s), at all!
3. Stop feeling guilty once and for all. God already forgave all all your sins
4. Start acting as a new person in Jesus Christ
5. Put your faith in a great God - Jesus, the man and the God.

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, I acknowledge my sins and ask you to forgive me of all of them
Father, please write my name in the book of life, right now
Father, I take you in your word: on You, my sins are forgiven

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/forgiven many many years ago...
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'Repent, and believe in the gospel" (Mark 1.15)

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO
Martin Luther put it this way in the first of the 95 theses he nailed to the door of Wintttenberg church: "When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said 'repent', we willed that the entire life of a believer be one of repentance.

Here is the secret: the change of mind. The change of heart. The change of a lifestyle. Even being secure in Christ, we are usually and not always repenting - that's the bad news! God's eyes are everywhere. When we sin, we should repeat as quickly as possible. Do not take too much time thinking that He will forget - eheheh! He will NEVER FORGET, unless you confess and receive forgiveness of God.

1. Acknowledge that you sinned;
2. Ask for forgiveness of God;
3. Feel in your heart and spirit that you are now a new child of God;
4. Act, act as a child of God.

Believe in the gospel and you will be saved.

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me get rid of my sins.
Father, forgive all my sins.
Father, write my name in the book of life.
In Jesus' name. Amem!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/believer
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VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING

"Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed" (Mark 1.35)

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

Jesus was always surrounded by many people. Where he went, crowds and crowds followed Him. They were not actually interested in the preachings, new moral and ethics Jesus was bringing in. People were astonished by miracles and wonders He performed, as nobody else before, never, ever!

Nowadays, the picture lingers on: we, believers or not, have been living among thousands (if not millions) of people. But, down inside, we feel the great need to go off to some solitary place and re-charge our spirit from God-Almighty. The power must come from the ever-present Spirit. Lonliness may be present among thousands. This happens very often with anyone, anywhere. Well, how can we get healed from lonliness?

1. Try meeting God (look after some serious church nearby);
2. Try knowing God through the pages of the Bible;
3. Try hearing God through preachings, musics, Bible, etc.;
4. Try talking to God. HE will love hearing from you... It's been a long time, buddy!;
5. Try being led by God.

Before I forget: very early in the morning, try talking to HIM. He wakes up very very early...!!!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to get up early and talk to you!
Father, open my eyes to see you today!
Father, I feel alone... Come over and help me out!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/God's personal friend...

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DO NOT BE SO MUCH GREEDY

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

"He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase" (Ec 5.10).

Some time ago, we use to hear that high level of unemployment was something of third world country...!!!

Today we realize that it has come to doors of the so-called first world, due to the global crisis.

Millions of people are - right at this very moment - unemployed after working all their lives! Worse of all: people at age of 50-60 (or over!) are now without knowing what to do!

Now, it does not actually matter much the guilty for the current economic situation (we all know the country which started the whole thing - regrettably!). But, a certain president declared: the party is over! Well, he was not wrong, at all!

Let's name a guilty anyway: the greed problem. Why not be a true christian: be content-glad with what one has!? All right, pastor, so what to do now!?

1. Try some prayers. He loves to hear your begging voice;
2. Try getting some more qualifications-trainings etc. It will help a lot!;
3. Try adjusting your life to exactly what you earn - not more, never, ever!;
4. Try giving thanks to HIM. He will help you to go thru this valley...

Ah, before I forget: learn how to share. HE loves his children sharing...!!!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me in this time of need;
Father, I do not - no more! - ask for treasures. I ask for humble things;
Father, help me to be content.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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"Let your 'yes' be yes and 'no' be no. For whatever is more than these is from the evil one" (Matthew 5.37).

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

It is actually true that many many times we are tempted to break treaties, by accepting and/or offering other advantages! As christians, we must repeat must be loyal to our own word and - mainly - to the Lord Jesus Christ.

When you give your word, keep it!
If you have an appointment, go!
If you take obligation, honour it!

Honesty, frankness, confidence should be some of the 'evidences' of a true christian.

If you are tempted to break a promise, remind yourself: I have a treaty!

Why in the world of 6 billion people only 2 billion are christians! Think of it!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to be loyal to me and you;
Father, I want to be a promise-keeper;
Father, forgive me for all my sins.

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"FAITH NO MORE!?"

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It is said that we all have some "kind of faith"! Something inside - you know it!

Many people say that faith is sort of "escape from reality". We cannot - by no means - agree to this. Bible says in Hebrews 11.32-38 that men and women chose to endure torture rather than renounce their spiritual convictions. Today, missionaries around the world are a real proof that the same faith is still alive - for ever and ever!

Our faith in Christ is not an escape at all. On the contrary, it is the way to endure the tortures of this stressed and crazy world we live in! Faith is often built during troubles!

1. Be advised that you have faith. Look inside of you! Bring it up to surface;
2. Be advsied that you should put your faith into action - today, not tomorrow;
3. Be advised that through faith you will be be a conqueror - yes, in Jesus's name;
4. Be advsied that you should NOT listen to other voices, but Christ's solely;
5. Be advised that it is time enough you move away from your escape.

More and more faith; not faith no more!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to rescue my faith;
Father, give me more faith;
Father, I than you for reminding me of my faith.

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"GIFT(S) - YOURS AND OURS AND HIS - MAINLY..."

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

Every task God gives us is followed by the necessary tools.

Heavenly Father has given a gift to every one - at least one, please! He provides all we need so we might carry out our responsibilities (1Co 12.6-7).

We should be frank-honest enough to acknowledge this reality: God actually takes care of us. He did not - by no means - abandon us in this crazy world.

Ok, pastor, so what!? Open your eyes and read below:

1. What have you been doing with the gifts God gave you?;
2. Have you been using the gifts to the glory of the Father?
3. Have you been using the gifts "somehow" to your entire benefit & satisfaction? And His satisfaction!?;
4. What!? You say you did not even know that you had "some-any" gift!? Helooo!!! Wake up from your tomb, pleaaasseeee!;
5. Ok: time to start using your gifts to Him - mainly.

God is ready to perform miracles in your life! Are you ready for them? Really!?

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, I do know you give gifts to people;
Father, help me ackowledge mine;
Father, I will use all my gifts to your entire satisfaction.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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" All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable" (2 Tim 3.16)

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In fact, the Bible is not a perfect record of perfect people (except for Jesus - for sure!).

Gods word - from beginning to end - points out the many mistakes made by mankind. No big surprise, huh!?

1. Adam and Eve failed;
2. Abram lied about Sarai;
3. Moses grew angry;
4. David comitted adultery and murder;
5. Peter denied knowing Jesus etc.

We should all learn from mistakes of these figures. We should not - by no means - comitt the same mistakes.

Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it - the worst way! It is all true!

Come on, be creative! Stop comitting the same mistakes again and again! Better saying: stop them once and for all!

Life is yours to enjoy! The Bible is yours to enjoy! Live longer! Jesus loves you!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to be a better witness of your love!
Father, help me to be a true christian today and now!
Father, help me to not not comitt so many mistakes...

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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"Then the Lord opened the donkey's mouth, and she said to Balaam: what have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?"

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Yes, this is a very weird and - allow me to say, please - funny passage! But, in fact, God can even make a donkey to speak! Wow!

Let's be frank-honest to ourselves: at times, all we need is silence... But, God has firm and strange ways to talk to mankind - even thru a donkey!

Since the beginning, God has uttered thru prophets etc. But people usually do not pay much attention! Lately, God spoke thru Jesus, being Jesus God Himself!

The world is composed of about 7 billion people. Only 2 billions are christians - well, they say they are!

IF repeat IF God could make a donkey to speak, what God can do for you? Points to ponder:

1. God-Almighty can do anytthing, but fail;
2. God can make any animal to speak at the right time to the right person;
3. God can turn your darkness into light;
4. God can set you free from your burdens;
5. God can direct you to new waters, to health, prosperity and well-being;
6. God can form you and transform you at any time. But you need to believe. Believing is the secret!;
7. God has been knocking at the door of your heart until today! Will you let Him in?;
8. God can forgive all your sins - I said: all. You do not need to suffer anymore - never, ever!;
9. God wants to hear you today and now. Do not waste your time. Act now, today. Today is the day of salvation!
10. God loves you very very much.

What kind of "proof" have you been waiting? That a donkey speaks out again!? For God's sake, buddy! Wake up to reality.

God bless you today and ever.

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to hear your call(ings)...
Father, help me to understand your word...
Father, help me to notice the signs you give to me.
In Jesus name. Amem!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth" (1 Co 13.6)

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

It is always a deep pleasure to talk about love! Love is all we all need!

I mean the true love; not passion! Love does not delight in evil - no way!, but delights with the truth!

Do you love someone? Does he/she love you, too!? Sure about that!? How can you be so sure!?

1. He/she says he/she loves me;
2. He/she does everything to me;
3. He/she looks after me all the time;
4. He/she feels jealousy...!!!

Well, this is good - yeah, good, but it does not mean he/she loves you indeed!

Really!? So, pastor, how should I expect him/her to "prove" love towards me?

1. Time will say it...;
2. His/her actions towards you will say - no doubt!

Do not get too excited, baby! Do NOT judge by the looking/appearance...!!!

God loves you indeed. That's for sure!

TODAYS PRAYER

Father, help me to love more!
Father, help me to acknowledge the true love!
Father, help me to be a true loving-person.
In Jesus' name. Amem!

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"God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all" (1 John 1.5b)

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Today is Monday, Aug 17th, 2009.

Monday is not a good day to lots of people...! Well, that's what they say!

They would prefer jumping from Sunday directly to Friday... ehehe!! But life is not that simple - buddy!

God himself made the whole world in 6 days and got a snap ( a rest!) on 7th day. See!? God is wise.

God is light. There is no darkness in Him at all.
What have you been doing lately? Walking under some shadows!?
Get rid of shadows, right now! Start walking under the shelter of God-Almighty
and you will see what happens! What!? I hear you saying that you already have your own religion? So what!? See this:

1. Religion does not save anyone;
2. Religion is an attempt to ammend the "crack" made back in paradise...;
3. Religion comes from "religare" (Latin, which means amending again);
4. Religion should make things better; not bad; not worse...;
5. IF IF your religion does not make you good-better; then change of religion TODAY.

Do something good today: read the Bible. You will meet Jesus in there! He is ready to help you and - wow!, save you. Have a blessed Monday and working week!

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, help me to change things I know they must be changed soonest!

Father, help me to find you again: the true link to eternity.

In Jesus' name. Amem!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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"Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door" (James 5.9)

TODAYS WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

At times - wait, better saying: many times we judge others by the:

1. By the looking (appearance)...;
2. By the car...;
3. By the clothes...;
4. By the suburb-place he/she lives in...;
5. By the company he/she works in...;
6. By the people he/she knows ...;
7. By the way he/she behaves...;
8. Even by the way he/she walks - wow!

Humans keep grumbling against each other all the time(s). Things should not be so - no way!

The Judge, the real Judge - not you, buddy!, is standing at the door! He will judge us all!

Wow! What should I do, pastor? Hum - try this:

A. Stop grumbling against brothers;
B. Start talking good at brothers/people, in general;
C. Wake up to reality: you have a short, very short life... 80/90 years, at most!;
D. Leave a "good-living mark" of your staying on earth. Live good! Live in peace! Try firm!

God bless you + family + staff at your company.

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, let me simply be a servant, not a judge of others.
In Jesus' name. Amem!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him" (1 Co 2.9).

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Life has beeen a bit hard over past years - yep, we all know it! All of sudden, it seems that "something" came out of place and we do not know why! Why!? We do not know it! See this:

1. Financial crisis which started in US (no doubt!);
2. Crisis spread all over... affecting every tiny country...;
3. Millions unemployed now. Millions still starving to death in Africa, etc.;
4. Millions with no place to go, to live, to eat, to study - nothing!;
5. Millions still spending money as if nothing, nothing happened!

We should all remember that our home is not actually here on earth! We are ETs trying to phone home... Phone out there rings and nobody gets it! Hum - feeling homeless!? Too sad!?

Jesus Christ said that these should be the beginning - oh Lord!, just the beginning of the end. The end is about to come... Get ready to meet the Lord! Eternal only God/Jesus. He loves you. Do you love Him?

TODAYS PRAYER
Father, we know the end is about to come!
Father, we want to be with you, with you only!
Father, help us to be ready to follow you on the rapture of the church world-wide.
In Jesus' name. Amem.

"Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant (...) but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment" (2 Timothy 6.17).

TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

Straight to the point: have you ever met some rich and humble person!? Really!? When!? Ah, many years ago!? Not anymore!? See!? On the whole, the rich thinks to possess the entire world (and people included)! Arrogance is something to the soul-spirit of the richy!

Yet, the fancy boy and the fancy girl should understand - once and for all - that money is not everything. Money goes/blows in the wind... Humans should use money and not to be used by the money! But what happens, actually, since the foundation of the world is:

1. Humans run after and for the money, 24h a day!
2. Humans are capable of killing for the money, since ever!
3. Humans judge people by the bank account, by the car, by the clothes, etc.
4. Humans are about to destroy the own family (M.Jackson case) because of - oh, God! Money!
5. Humans are no more hu-mans, but animals.

Ok, pastor - what is the cure, then?

1. Put your concern in Jesus Christ - the living God.
2. Put your expectations on Him and start praying and doing something...
3. Nothing comes for free! Jesus freely provides you with salvation, but He paid high price!
4. Do your part in the deal, He will do his - simple like that!
5. Let the money work for you; not YOU work for the money...

Wake up to reality - yeah, the old reality: you will come to an end!

Do your best while you are still alive. Hum - you have some, say, 80/90 years only!

Take care! God bless you.

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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TODAY'S PRAYER
Father, help me to be simple and humble.
Father, help me put my eyes upon you only.
Father, help me to run my business, my money.
In Jesus' name. Amem!

"See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God" (Hebrews 3.12).

TODAY'S WORD FROM PASTOR PCSAMPAIO

This verse starts with a "See to it, brothers"! This is an alert! Yeah - to all mankind! But who listens to it!? Just a few: 2.000.000.000 in a world of 6.000.000.000 !!!

A sinful heart actually - and disgracefully - turns away anyone from the living God. The world is full of "attractions", although at the end one will get to know that nothing is free - there is a very very high price to be paid. Yet, Jesus Christ already paid the highest price of all: about 2009 years ago! I am not writing about a "historic Jesus". In fact, I am writing about the real Christ who should dwell in your heart - if you only accepted Him as your personal saviour.

The world is full of religions. Every one of them "promises" some kind of salvation - huh? Wow! How to know the "good one"!?

1. Check it out! Go searching... you will find it (Him);
2. Check out the founders of religions: who were they? What they did? Why?;
3. Check out the christianism. There is a logic + faith in this religion! Read Romans chapter 12;
4. "Try" saying a prayer... He will certainly listen to those who are in search of Him (something, someone, okay!);
5. Now that you found Jesus, then you are my brother in a very special way. Welcome home, buddy!

The secret: the heart!
The key: a good and believing heart!
Something to be avoided: lack of faith!

May God bless you today and ever!

TODAY'S PRAYER

Father, help me to find you... I feel a llittle lost inside of me!
Father, help me to transform my un-believing heart into a good one - 100pct believer!
Father, help me to acknowledge that I am not on earth just for a simple an short earthenly life... I want eternity!
In Jesus' name. Amem!

Paulo César Sampaio
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"I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the Lord (...)" Jeremiah 21.14

Most people think that "punishment" lies back into the past -medieval times, etc. No, not at all - baby! God is overlooking everyone of us, from high above, but - at same time - He is so very much close to us that we can almost "feel" His presence.

In fact, some people "feel Him"; others do not - never, ever! Why is that so!?

1. The world is composed of about 6 billion people;
2. Only 2 billion is made up of christians...;
3. Maybe not even 10% remember that He searches us - everywhere, anytime;
4. Certainly it is about time for you to wake up to reality. He is alive!

The best inheritance you may actually give to your offsprings is: love, education, fundamentals, faith in Jesus Christ for salvation and eternal life.

Next time you feel yourself full of hatred and rage... Stop and count 1 thru 10!

God bless you today and ever!

Paulo César Sampaio
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When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding; but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive" (Proverbs 28.28).

In fact, it seems to me that the whole Latin America seems to be determined/destined to perish with wicked people rising to power almost all the time(s)...!!! oh, dear Lord!

Honduras suffers from this problem right now! Tyrannical rulers lack judgment - mainly - the force/power from the poll(s)! People - one who actually thinks correctly - do not agree with present situation of Honduras.

Now, what to do?

1. Zelaya must come back into force/power. He was the elected, nobody else;
2. Times of tyrannical ruler/soldier/general is no longer allowed - neither desirable, at all;
3. People of Honduras must decide their own destiny.

May God bless people of Honduras, today and ever!

Paulo César Sampaio
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Love must be sincere...

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12.9)

All you need is love - once sang John Lennon and other singers.

They still do! Well, they are not actually wrong! But not the "free love" these singers used to proclaim!

Love implies responsibility and loyalty - above all! Love must be sincere and unique!

We, human beings, do not have much time on earth - maybe 80/90 years, at the most!

Therefore, we should cling to what is good; not bad!

Do not waste your time hating people. Hate what is evil!

Start doing what is good.

This (the good things) will benefit many people - starting from yourself!

Come on! It is never ever too late to cling to what is good! Forget yesterday - this is past now! Forget tomorrow (you are not still there...!!!).

Concentrate on today! You live each day and each day you must fight and win! Jesus will help you - always.

May God bless you today and ever!

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"How long, Oh Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you "Violence" but you do not save?" (Habakkuk 1.2)

Matter of fact, millions of people suffer on a daily-basis... and call for help, and cry out, and do all kinds of things - but even so are not listened! Why is that so?

1. Lord actually sees all of us, regardless of places, situations, etc.;
2. The point is: there is a time for Him to act;
3. We are always in a hurry and want things to be "fast-made".

Well, we should not fight against Him - not at all! We will never, ever win! Yet, we should all be humble and humbly wait for the time the Lord might act towards us! He wants to act now - today is the day! It all depends on our faith and on the good-willing of God Himself.


We all need help at a certain (or many!) point of our lives! When in troubles, we should not be shy to wave a flag with a sign: "Help wanted". God is love and it (love) may come from many different directions... We never know! We find helpers today. Tomorrow, we might be equally helpers! Help someone in need today - today.

Todays prayer
Father, help me help others, for I know that I shall need help from them someday. Fill my heart with joy and love and willing to help people in need. In Jesus name. Amen.

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Why not changing something - for a while?

I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus (Acts 20.21).

The word "repentance" is of your knowledge - for sure! You might have heard it a lot of times... Therefore, I will go straight to the point:

In fact all religions "live" out of repentance! Let me explain: they all need new converts, that is, people who repented from their "ordinary" lives and turned to something (or someone!) more spiritual... All religions (or sect - yes!) celebrate when someone comes into their sanctuaries. That is for sure!

However, there is only one religion that clearly say that God and angels have a party in heavens every time he (or she) turns from his (or her) life to God - that is christianism! No one else! Hum... is that any good? For sure! God and angels would not loose their precious times when something-someone worthless...

Every religion says to preach the truth! But where is the truth, asked Pilate to Jesus on John 18.38. After that, Pilate went out again to the Jews and said: "I find no basis for a charge against him". Sure! No basis at all! Jesus had said before: "I am the way, and the truth and the life". Unfortunately, Pilate had not such an understanding... Still today, 19th November 2006, not all people actually understand what Jesus said...

Truth! What truth? Christ - for sure! He said: "You are right when saying that I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me". Well, let me ask you - dear reader -: are you on the side of truth, or not? You say it! Do not say: "all religions lead to God", for this is NOT true - at all! This is "truly" and old but wrong saying.

We are very much "used" to our ordinary lives... and, most of the times, we avoid any change(s). Let us be honest: some people just "love" the way life goes on... regardless to where it will lead up - at the end... To change-turn takes time and lot of efforts. People usually are afraid of any change... But listen: even mother nature changes-turns, that is, we have spring, summer, fall and winter! Four times in a year nature changes-turns! Why dont you - at least once? Have you already tried some changing? And nothing "good" came out of it? Have you actually tried hard? Okay, in case nothing "good" happened, then I invite you to try again. This time, put your faith on Him (Jesus Christ). Things may happen now, my friend... It is worth trying.

Have you ever asked yourself:

1. Why "things" do not change for the better to you?
2. Why "things" just keep being the same all the time?
3. Why "things" or persons do not change towards ME?

Now let me ask you:

1. What have you done to change-turn positively until today?
2. What have you done to change-turn from an "ordinary" situation to an "extra-ordinary" situation?
3. What have you done to be happier?

I could obviously ask many questions... but: that is enough! Time is running out for you! Do not ever think you have much time... Time runs out easily and steadily... Things happen very very fast... You should "move" fast. Do not stand still... If you stand still... someone faster than you will get the prize! Okay: who gets a Nobel Prize? Oh, someone very intelligent! Yes - you are right. But just ONE on each particular field gets the prize; not many! A Nobel awarded gets about EUR 1.300.000,00! Wow! Not bad - huh? "Move" in such a way that you get your Nobel... Your Nobel could be: a) your peace of mind b) healthiness c) prosperity d) you name it...

Frankly speaking, no Nobel should be compared to Him - Jesus Christ. All you have to do is to accept Him as your personal saviour. That is it: your Nobel is available to you - 24h a day! Do not loose your time! Hum... I hear you saying you already have a religion? Wonderful! Great! One question: has this religion changed you for the better? No? Not enough? Okay: then change your religion! That is simple! Religion will not lead you up to heavens! No way. Jesus is the way - today and ever. A change is for-ever. A change should only be for the better and not for the worse! A change requires action-attitude! Wake up to reality - while there is time...

Write me: paulocesar@benedictus.com.br and testify about any change in you.

God bless you today and ever.

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What your religion has been doing good for you until today?

How is that!? Simple: if you have a nice-and-friendly family, chances are that you might grow up bearing a solid base-foundation. You might be a mature person, ready to face adversity and conquer it all... On the other hand, if you have too many problems in your own living-room, chances are that you might grow up as imature - a person full of anxiety, hatred, etc. But, do not be so sad! There is a way out of the caos. Yes - there is, indeed...

Religion, the true religion manifested in the person of Jesus Christ.

He said: I am the truth, and the way and the life.

Have you been lost lately? Have you been wandering around with no place to go? Have you been in doubt about what to do in your life? Millions have been facing the same thing. No big news! But you should not worry too much! Not at all! Deliver your life to Him (Jesus Christ) and He will take care of you...

Hey, hey - a warning: do not ever think that you should not do your part in the deal, buddy! You should search, you should seek, you should see the chances that God has been daily giving you... and, most of the times, you keep your eyes blind - blind - blind! Come on: wake up to reality! Open up your eyes!

Prayer of today:
Father, I thank you for all the chances that you have been giving to me. Open up my eyes to see - to see! I have been longing for a meaningful life and I do know that I can only find a full and rich life in You!. In Jesus name. Amem.

May God bless you today and ever!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
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Take care on what you say and hear...!

At times, we say things we come to regret later on - on same day, sometimes!
At times, we hear peoples cursing us, without any reason at all!
At times, we ourselves curse others (what a shame!)!
At times, we are out of our minds and anything might come out of our lips...!
Well, it is time enough we might have better control of our spirit/soul/mind/tongue!
God bless you, today and ever! Take care on what you hear and say!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/man-trying-to-improve
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
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Yes - we're in middle of year 2009!

In the beginning of Jan/09, we must have made lots of projects!
But then we all realized that things should not be so easy!
Something happened: global financial crisis, starting from USA...
Now, what to do:

1. Start praying hard to hold your job, your company, yourself;
2. Start doing your best, start offering something different, etc.;
3. What? You think you do not have faith enough!? Yes, you do have it buddy!;
4. He, right up in heavens, believes you! It is time you start believing Him;
5. Remember: half of year has passed by! We have more 6 monthes ahead;
6. Stand still. Be firm!

It is time you start thinking on heavenly things; not only earthenly things.

May God bless you today and ever!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/still-a-businessman
MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio
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Happy 2009 to all my readers world-wide!!!!

And here we are: january 2009! It was not that bad, after all!!

I wish you all readers a blessed new year 2009!!!

I will keep posting now and then... short of time...

Paulo Cesar Sampaio

Pastor

MSN: p-cesarsampaio@hotmail.com

Skype: pcesarsampaio

Expected things do not - sometimes - come true...

Sometimes, things and people just come in front of us and we go thinking: wow! things will just go this time! But nothing!

While things and/or people are with us, we mean in our possession, we make plans to be with them, that is, to make the best out of their presence with us... We dream about it(them)! It just happens! Our desire is "to make things happen"! But to our entire surprise and unsatisfaction, "things and/or people" simply do NOT get/go! What a pity! How sad! Terrible! Life is like that - nobody can deny!

It just happens in all stages of life: at home, at work, at school, etc. We make plans + plans, but they all fail (almost!). We get scared and try to find a way out and/or - at least - some comprehensible way for the whole thing... Not always we have some response(s)!!!

Well, christians should remind that Proverbs 16.1 say that we make plans, but the right response comes from the Lord! Okay, lots of people do not accept such a proverb-word from the Bible, we do know it! But what to do? This is all true!

Life is full of surprise(s). Frankly speaking, I wish I had not any surprise(s) that might come against my "feelings"...!!! Okay: I might be dreaming... I admit! But I have the right to try it...

May God of surprise(s) bless you and make some of your dreams come into reality!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Pastor/dreamer
paulocesar@benedictus.com.br
Skype: pcesarsampaio

"The one who comes from heaven is above all" (John 3.31b)

Picture: PCSampaio, in Tokyo.

Do you know where you going to?
Do you llike the things that life is showing you?
Where are you going to?
Do you know!

Todays word from pastor Paulo Cesar Sampaio:

Above are lyrics from an old song... Humans pass by - shortly.


Only God is eternal! But, there is a problem! Many people act if they were not supposed to die! Yes, they think to be on earth forever and ever! Uau! They will have big surprise! We are not, not from this planet! We are from high above!. But above us, above all, there came a man whose name was Jesus Christ, the son of God Almighty, and he was rejected by all - by all!

Okay, so what to do?

1. Lets acknowledge that we are of "little value", better to say: of no value at all;
2. Lets acknowledge that we do not actually know where we are going to - unless we are true christians;
3. Lets acknowledge that God is love and so and it just can be spread out wherever, whenever, to whoever listens to the son - Jesus;
4. Lets acknowledge that, as human beings, we are extremely limited and do not know everything - not at all!;
5. Lets acknowledge that we need help - yes, we do need help, desperately, sometimes!;
6. Lets acknowledge that there are so many philosophies, religions, spiritual "ways" etc but none of them fits our need(s);
7. Lets acknowledge that Jesus Christ actually divided the world: b.C (before Christ) and a.C (after Christ)!!! Not bad!!!
8. Lets acknowledge that nobody else but Him (Jesus) had such a big impact in the world until today - until today!;
9. Lets acknowledge that there is a purpose on all things in life. Nothing happens "by chance". No!;
10. Lets acknowledge that the main purpose in our short life is to please Him (Jesus) and, under pressure/problems, get our salvation, after all.

Kindly think on these "10 commandments" while I pray on your behalf:

Todays prayer:
Father, I thank you in Jesus name for the many people who come to this site and read your word!
Father, I acknowledge that I am nothing, but you are everything and over everything and everybody, in heaven and on earth!
Father, I thank you for your caring towards me and my family.
In Jesus name. Amem.

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12.9)

Photo: PCSampaio, celebrating life...!!!

All you need is love - once sang John Lennon and other singers.

They still do! Well, they are not actually wrong! But not the "free love" these singers used to proclaim!

Love implies responsibility and loyalty - above all! Love must be sincere and unique!

We, human beings, do not have much time on earth - maybe 80/90 years, at the most!

Therefore, we should cling to what is good; not bad!

Do not waste your time hating people. Hate what is evil!

Start doing what is good.


This (the good things) will benefit many people - starting from yourself!

Come on! It is never ever too late to cling to what is good! Forget yesterday - this is past now! Forget tomorrow (you are not still there...!!!). Concentrate on today! You live each day and each day you must fight and win! Jesus will help you - always.

May God bless you today and ever!

Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com
Skype: pcesarsampaio

Life in the Tropics! Fortaleza City!

People outside Brazil has an image on this country as a "copy" of Caribbean - or something!!!

Well, to some extent, the beaches here are far more beautiful! Not to mention the food, the landscapes in general, the hospitality, the people!

Therefore, in case you've got some extra-money, jump on in down here and enjoy!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio

MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

Skype: pcesarsampaio

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This is quick note to say that we had a wonderful New Year's Eve at Bethfage Community Church, in Fortaleza - Brazil! My wife Katia R. Sampaio and myself - pr. P.C.Sampaio. In case you come over Fortaleza, do not forget to visit us. We will be more than happy! God bless you in 2008!

PCSampaio - pastor

MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

Skype: pcesarsampaio

pcsampaio@timbrasil.blackberry.com

See this video-greeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcbn2eOvV9k

"How long, Oh Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you "Violence" but you do not save?" (Habakkuk 1.2)

Todays word from pastor Paulo César Sampaio

Matter of fact, millions of people suffer on a daily-basis... and call for help, and cry out, and do all kinds of things - but even so are not listened! Why is that so?

1. Lord actually sees all of us, regardless of places, situations, etc.;
2. The point is: there is a 'time' for Him to act;
3. We are always in a hurry and want things to be "fast-made".

Well, we should not fight against Him - not at all! We will never, ever win! Yet, we should all be humble and humbly wait for the time the Lord might act towards us! He wants to act now - today is the day! It all depend on our faith and on the good-willing of God Himself.


We all need help at a certain (or many!) point of our lives! When in troubles, we should not be shy to wave a flag with a sign: "Help wanted". God is love and it (love) may come from many different directions... We never know! We find helpers today. Tomorrow, we might be equally helpers! Help someone in need today - today.

Todays prayer
Father, help me help others, for I know that I shall need help from them someday. Fill my heart with joy and love and willing to help people in need. In Jesus name. Amen.

Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com
pcsampaio@timbrasil.blackberry.com

Who is the brazilian?

A recent research carried out by the brazilian government came to the following data:

* Monthly rate per capita: USD 418,00 a month.
* Population: 49% men and 51% women.
* Children per couple: 2
* 40% do not live in the city where they were born.
* 62,9% are economically active i.e. they work.
* 3,2 persons compose a family in Brazil.
* 22% of population have a computer at home.
* 17% have access to Internet.
* 93% have television at home.
* 74,5% have telephone at home.
* 84% have running water at home.
* 71% have eletric power at home.
* 87,5% have garbage collected at home on daily basis.

Well, it is not "that bad"...- a brazilian would say. A visitor from US, Europe or Japan should - on the contrary - possibly say: "That's a disaster for a country which plans to be included in the first world"! Brazil lacks a whole lot! Yeah - nobody can deny it!! But, anyway, it used to be worse - believe me! We have a lot to do...

All we need is: good willing to do the right thing + respected politicians who "feel" the need to change + a lot of work, a lot of work! Maybe, within the next 500 years... things might be better... What!? That's too long time to get better!? NO, it is not! Europe, for example, has - hum, more than 2007 years...

Paulo Cesar Sampaio - pastor and student of Journalism.
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

What have we done so far!?

Photo: beach in Fortaleza - Brazil

August is coming to an end! Within short time, we shall enter the "ber-monthes" (Sep-Oct-Nov-Dec)!

Has any project come to reality so far? No!? Why not!? Well, please mark:

1. I had no project or whatsoever - so far!;
2. I tried my best but could not get it...;
3. Lula, president of Brazil (or Bush!) is the sole guilty-soul for all wrongdoings...;
4. I do not know; what are you talking about!!!???
5. Only God knows it...

In fact, He knows all things! The point is that, for many people, the "guilty" is the other; not oneself - not "us"! So what!? What to do?

1. Think, think hard - project yourself for tomorrow;
2. Do - not only 'think', but do really do something;
3. Do not expect much from others... They may not come at the proper time...;
4. Put your faith on Him (Jesus Christ). He changed lives of billions so far!;
5. Wake up! Get up to reality!

Today is a good day. Tomorrow will be better. The "possible things" you should do now. The "impossible" things are God's specialty - ever, for ever.

Yours in His love,

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

Political Scandals in Brazil - as usual!

Amazing 'disgrace' - what a bad thing we should all admit! In Brazil, it seems that political scandals do not come to an end! Renan Calheiros, president of National Congress is about to be kicked off because he was caught in a scandal.

Calheiros had his personal accounts paid by a lobbyist. The latter used to give money to a journalist with whom Calheiros had a baby-girl of 3 years old. On behalf of Calheiros, the lobbyist used to give money to the journalist on a monthly basis.

Matter of fact, Calheiros has not been someone to be trusted in - not at all! We all know about his political past... The worse of all is that the man does not want to be moved away from the presidency of Congress - by no means! He insists on being the president! The country is stopped! What to do! Okay: let the federal force gunmen 'fire him' - or, at least, move him away... Please!

Scandals are abundant in Brazil since Mr. Lula took over in 2003! For sure, we had other scandals before, but not almost on a weekly-basis - no, not at all! The press has been playing extremely important role for the true development of the country - by naming the problems and, on some occasions, appointing the solutions.

Amazing 'grace' - Brazil should be, at the moment we might have better politicians at the wheel...

Paulo César Sampaio - pastor and student of journalism
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

"Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear..." (Matthew 6.25a).

Todays Word from Pr. P.C.Sampaio
Today we see some magazines at stands proposing-suggesting a more simple life! Well - that is good" For a long time, magazines, newspapers, etc., have been preaching that he who can buy more, he who can consume more, should be all happier... for evermore! It seems that people (ok: just some!) have awaken up to reality! To have more is not - by no means - a warranty for happiness. Not at all!

Look at picture above! Can you see some extra-ordinary things! No!? Are you sure!? Ok: indeed, that simple way of living is a first-step to happiness! In other words: family is the first environment from where happiness should burst out - come out. I do not know your family background... Yet, I can say that your family is responsible (50%) for who you are!

How is that!? Simple: if you have a nice-and-friendly family, chances are that you might grow up bearing a solid base-foundation. You might be a mature person, ready to face adversity and conquer it all... On the other hand, if you have too many problems in your own living-room, chances are that you might grow up as imature - a person full of anxiety, hatred, etc. But, do not be so sad! There is a way out of the caos. Yes - there is, indeed...

Religion, the true religion manifested in the person of Jesus Christ. He said: I am the truth, and the way and the life. Have you been lost lately? Have you been wandering around with no place to go? Have you been in doubt about what to do in your life? Millions have been facing the same thing. No big news! But you should not worry too much! Not at all! Deliver your life to Him (Jesus Christ) and He will take care of you... Hey, hey - a warning: do not ever think that you should not do your part in the deal, buddy! You should search, you should seek, you should see the chances that God has been daily giving you... and, most of the times, you keep your eyes blind - blind - blind! Come on: wake up to reality! Open up your eyes!

Prayer of today:
Father, I thank you for all the chances that you have been giving to me. Open up my eyes to see - to see! I have been longing for a meaningful life and I do know that I can only find a full and rich life in You!. In Jesus name. Amem.

May God bless you today and ever!

Paulo Cesar Sampaio
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN pc_sampaio@hotmail.com

"(...) the only thing that counts is faith expressing through love" (Galatians 5.6b).

Todays word from pastor Paulo César Sampaio
Matter of fact, millions of believers world-wide think that faith is enough to conquer all odds!

Well, faith is actually a vital element of transformation, of restoration, of communion among brethren.

Yet, it must be equally said that faith ought to be transformed into something "touchable" - that is to say: faith ought to be in love, in deeds; not only words!

Next time you see someone saying to accomplish things, etc., simply ask him (her) a question: have you done, done something to justify-confirm your said faith? Deeds, have you got any? Watch the reaction... and then get to know whether that mr. or ms. has actually been behaving like a true christian.

Todays prayer
Father, help me transfom my said faith in deeds of love. Help me to conquer all odds with my deeds of love - in faith. I am not able to do it all by myself. But, father, I do know that you are able to do all things for me. That my life be an expression of both: faith and deeds, in Jesus name. Amen.

Paulo César Sampaio - pastor
Skype: pcesarsampaio
MSN: pc_sampaio@hotmail.com