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

5585 9982.1165 mobile

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