God has two ways for us

* Luís Alberto Alves

God is omniscient, that is, aware of our future. You know what will happen to us, regardless of our will. In the Heavens She has already traced two paths, the good and the bad, as described in Deuteronomy, 28. But the decision to live the blessings or the curses is at the discretion of each one. Even sovereign, God placed free will before us. So think hard about what you've done lately. Without realizing it, you may have left the right path and entering the road that will lead you to the abyss.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Can Christian stay away from the internet?

* Luís Alberto Alves

In everything we must have moderation. Radicalism has never been and will never be healthy. The internet has good materials, example of these are these texts that I publish in this blog. Common sense must guide the life of the Christian. Trash does not deserve to stay on your computer. Articles, music, cartoons, photographs or any material harmful to the Word of God can never be in your hands. Make the same our organism, which expels what it does not lend. Be wise and you will see the Glory of God.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Exemple of life

* Luís Alberto Alves

Every Christian must be a good example of life. Never shamed the Gospel of Christ. It can never be a stumbling block. At work you need to give an example of professionalism. Do not enter into rebellion and especially stay away from the gossipers' wheels. At home, it should never be a shame for the family. At school, the same behavior must be repeated. It's difficult. Because satan will struggle to put difficulty in the way of this Christian. But whoever fights to the end will keep the crown of life above his head and enter the heavens.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Pastors become depressed

* Luís Alberto Alves

Unfortunately any pastor can feel the damaging effects of a depression. Ministerial life is hectic. It is not just preaching the Word. It is to rescue struggling members, counsel couples on the verge of separation, visit sick in hospitals, incarcerated, solve church financial problems, keep up with the rules of ministry, and seek to keep the ball of this team always rolling standing up. Pastor also has family and domestic problems, sometimes professional, because many work outside the ministry. Since it is not a machine, it soon feels the effects of this wear and tear. After all, he's not superman.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Do my prayers please the Lord?

* Luís Alberto Alves

Do your prayers please the Lord? Because of the daily rush, we got up worried about the work schedule, the school or the children's college. Let's go to the bathroom to wash your face, brush your teeth, change your clothes, have a quick coffee and walk on the road. We do not even thank God for the night of sleep and the wonderful day He gave us. The Lord does not want to hear monologues, but a dialogue of a servant who truly loves him.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

In joy and pain

* Luís Alberto Alves

Today we live a gospel that ignores pain. It places in the head of people that with Christ everything is joy. We'll never cry again. We enter the best of the worlds. Many go to church and soon leave, when the first bombs of difficulties burst. Equally spoiled children accustomed to nursing on Mom's lap, do not risk taking the first step. They do not know that in pain, it is when Jesus Christ is teaching us to keep our feet.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Faith at all times

* Luís Alberto Alves

Faith is something few Christians understand. It is the moments of pain, where we think we are alone. When we look around us and no one reaches out to help us. Even so, we continue to look forward to victory. It is difficult, but the servants of God should never look at the water, but firm their eyes on Jesus Christ, the promise of eternal life.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

False worship invades the churches

* Luís Alberto Alves

In many countries false worship took over the altars of the evangelical churches. They are songs of high help disguised as praises to God. Many artists have invested in Gospel Music in search of lost fame in the world and, of course, money. The letters conflict with the Gospel and present grave errors of theology. I write without fear of error, it is praise that does not please God nor does it reach Heaven. It is Satan transforming worship into pure commerce and fashion to transfigure the Gospel.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

The end is near?

* Luís Alberto Alves

When the apostles asked this question of Jesus Christ, the teacher only replied that this day only the Father knows, but He left some hints as to when that time was approaching. In Matthew 24/24, Jesus cites various clues as to how the end would come. One of them is the Gospel to reach all countries. The appearance of false christs, reality is already reality. Daniel also said that at the end of time the wisdom of man would grow greatly. Search and see how sophisticated equipment has come up, even a car without a driver already exists. Stay tuned dear brother or sister, the end is very close.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

God is not political

* Luís Alberto Alves

God has never been and will never be a politician. He is very clear in his positions on evil. As it is written in his gospel, "he that is not with Christ, with him scattereth." Unfortunately today, because of the plague of politically correct, some denominations are directing their members to tolerate sin. Wrong, through the Word of God, we need to fight it by showing that Jesus Christ loves the sinner, but never sin, which makes division between us and the Lord.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Empty Mind, Workshop of the Evil One

* Luís Alberto Alves

When Jesus Christ told Paul that we should have our minds captive to Him, it is because the Lord knew of the war that would be waged in our brains. It is there that Satan seeks to plant his seeds from evil. Suggests you to look at a handsome woman or man and put in your heart the filthy desire of adultery. Free of this: always read and meditate on the Word of the Lord, so that your mind is always occupied with good thoughts, without giving space to the devil.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Do you trust in God?

* Luís Alberto Alves

When all is well, it is easy to trust in God. And in the opposite situation? Today most Christians have been conditioned to worship Jesus Christ only in times of happiness. When the struggles come and they come to us all, the Lord is forgotten. Do not do this! God is with you at any moment, even in those where we are inside the furnace.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

I am!

* Luís Alberto Alves

The famous passage from Exodus 4, verse 14, is famous, for God reveals himself to Moses with the name I Am. But what does the Lord say by this name? Simple: He is the God of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Learn to believe without questioning the Lord and your life will be happier! Good Morning!

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

For you who regrets everything

* Luís Alberto Alves

Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player, was dying of AIDS.
 He was infected with infected blood during heart surgery in 1983.
 He received letters from his fans, one of whom asked:
 "Why did God have to choose you for such a horrible disease?"
 Arthur Ashe replied:
 Many years ago, about 50 million children started playing tennis, and one of them was me.

Five million actually learned to play tennis,
 500 thousand became professional tennis players,
50,000 arrived at the circuit,
 5 Thousand reached Grandslam,
 50 of them arrived in Wimbledon,
 4 of them reached the semifinal,
 2 of them made it to the final and one of them was me.
 When I was celebrating the victory with the cup in hand, it never occurred to me to ask God
" Because I? "

 So now that I'm in pain, how can I ask God, "Why me?" .
 Happiness keeps you sweet!
 Judgments keep you strong!
 The pains keep you Human!
 The fault keeps you humble !!

Success keeps you brilliant!
 But alone, faith keeps you standing.
 Sometimes you are not satisfied with your life, while many people in this world dream of being able to have your life.
 A child on a farm sees a plane that flies and dreams of flying.
But, the pilot of this plane, flies over the farm and dreams of returning home.
 That's life!! Enjoy your ...
 If wealth is the secret of happiness, the rich should be dancing in the streets.
But only poor children do that.

 If power ensures safety, VIPs should walk without bodyguards.
But only those who live humbly, dream in silence.
 If beauty and fame attract ideal relationships,
Celebrities should have the best marriages.
 Have faith in God and believe in yourself!
Live humbly. Walk humbly and love with your heart ...!

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor

Want to have a good year?

* Luís Alberto Alves

Twelve Biblical Counsels

1) Do not promise what you will not fulfill. Matthew 5:37.

2) Organize your time. Ecles. 3: 1.

3) Be kind and practice courtesy. (Excuse me, please, thank you, sorry). Rom. 12:20 and 21.

4) Be ethical. Respect the limits of others. Acts 15: 7-10.

5) Control your words. Ephesians 4:29.

6) Be balanced with your finances, do not spend more than you earn, do not waste. Genesis 41: 47-49, 53-57.

7) Find someone to help. There are people who live to be helped and never help anyone. Ecles. 11: 1 and 2.

8) Honor and respect your family. Genesis 47:11 and 12. I Tim. 5: 8.

9) Do not waste time on envy. Prov. 14:30.

10) Be persevering. Stop dropping the projects in half. Daniel 12:13.

11) Be optimistic about your day and your life. I Kings 4:26 (all goes well).

12) Make a real commitment to God. Matthew 6:33.
But seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all other things will be added to you.

Note: item 12 is essential, without it the others will be compromised.

* Luís Alberto Alves is a pastor