Micah Tyler - Never Been a Moment ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

I've been a sinner, I've been a saint
A little bit of both every single day
I've been lost
But somehow I've been found
There's been some pain, been some regret
Been some moments I'll never forget
But when I look back
From where I'm standing now

There's never been a moment
I was not held inside Your arms
And there's never been a day when
You were not who You say You are
Yours forever
It don't matter what I'm walking through
'Cause no matter where I'm going
There's never been a moment
That I was not loved by You
(Loved by You, loved by you)

You've been the rock, You've been the piece
Always showing Your good heart to me
My days are marked by grace
I don't deserve, no
You've been the price, I could never pay
You've been the light, that has led the way
No matter where I am
Oh, I am sure

There's never been a moment
I was not held inside Your arms
And there's never been a day when
You were not who You say You are
Yours forever
It don't matter what I'm walking through
'Cause no matter where I'm going
There's never been a moment
That I was not loved by You
(Loved by You, loved by you)

So where could I go
That I could wander from Your sight
And where could I run
And ever leave behind
Your all-consuming
Heart-pursuing
Grace-extending
Never-ending love
Your love
There's never been a moment, no

There's never been a moment
I was not held inside Your arms
And there's never been a day when
You were not who You say You are
Yours forever
It don't matter what I'm walking through
'Cause no matter where I'm going
There's never been a moment
That I was not loved...
Oh, no matter where I'm going
There's never been a moment
That I was not loved by You (loved by You)
Yeah, loved by you (loved by You)
(Loved by You)
(Loved by You, loved by you)
(Loved by You, loved by you)

Pergunta # Question

Qual é a palavra que as pessoas que te conhecem bem nunca usariam para te descrever?

A salvação é gratuita, mas o discipulado custa tudo o que temos.

Salvation is free, but discipleship costs everything we have.

Amor é...

Pensava que ele nunca mais via a dica!

Na próxima vez que te sentires desqualificado para ser usado por Deus, lembra-te disto, Ele tende a recrutar do poço, não do pedestal.

Next time you feel unqualified to be used by God remember this, He tends to recruit from the pit, not the pedestal.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Observar pássaros requer paciência, momento oportuno e um olho para detalhes, mas para um fotógrafo a espera foi verdadeiramente a experiência mais frustrante. Itamar Campos, de Curitiba, Brasil, é fascinado por aves de todos os tipos e dedicou o seu tempo a captar a sua beleza. Infelizmente para ele, os pássaros parecem mais interessados no seu equipamento de máquina fotográfica do que o seu ambiente natural.
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Bird watching requires patience, good timing and an eye for detail, but for one photographer the wait is truly the most frustrating experience. Itamar Campos, from Curitiba, Brazil, is fascinated by birds of all kinds and has dedicated his time to capturing their beauty. Unfortunately for him, the birds seem more interested in his camera equipment than their natural environment.

Eu Acredito! E Tu? # I Believe! Do You?

Imagina a cena: Um anjo acabou de informar Maria que ela, uma virgem, muito em breve estaria grávida e, de facto, estaria a carregar o Filho de Deus. Não é o tipo de notícia que uma mulher ouve todos os dias e certamente não é o tipo de notícia que uma mulher do primeiro século de Israel aceitaria. Ela sabia que enfrentaria imediatamente a ira e o desprezo dos seus amigos, família e sociedade em geral, para não mencionar do homem com quem estava noiva!

Pensa sobre o que Maria poderia ter feito. Ela poderia ter fugido. Ela poderia ter feito um aborto. E, como muitas mulheres grávidas solteiras daquela época, Maria poderia ter terminado com a sua própria vida. Mas como é que Maria respondeu? Ela escolheu um caminho diferente. Se quiserem ver uma clara profissão de fé, olhem para as próximas palavras da sua boca. Maria disse: "Estou disposta a ser uma escrava voluntária do Senhor. Estou disposta a ser uma serva de Deus. Que o que a palavra de Deus disse, se torne realidade!" Que mulher! Que fé! Verdadeiramente a maior mulher que já viveu, nada que nenhuma mulher tenha feito ou fará é mais importante do que o que Maria fez.

Então, enquanto pensas sobre o significado da Criança que ela deu à luz e o que Ele veio fazer, acreditas nisso? Caso contrário, escolhes acreditar? Escolhes seguir o exemplo de Maria e acreditar no que a Palavra de Deus diz sobre o seu Filho? Deixa-me assegurar-te que nunca experimentarás verdadeiramente o Natal até que o faças.

~ Lucas 1:38

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Picture the scene: An angel had just informed Mary that she, a virgin, would soon be pregnant and, as a matter of fact, would be carrying the Son of God. Not the sort of news a woman hears everyday and certainly not the kind of news a woman in first century Israel would welcome. She knew she would soon face the wrath and scorn of her friends and family and society in general, not to mention the man she was engaged to!

Think about what Mary could have done. She could have run away. She could have had an abortion. And, like many unmarried pregnant women in that time, Mary could have taken her own life. But how did Mary respond? She chose a different path. If ever you want to see a clear profession of faith, look at the next words from her mouth. Mary said, "I am willing to be a voluntary slave of the Lord. I am willing to be a servant of God. May what the word of God has said, may it come true!" What a woman! What faith! Truly the greatest woman who ever lived, for nothing any woman has ever done or will do is more important than what Mary did.

So as you think about the significance of the Child she gave birth to and what He came to do, do you believe it? If not, will you choose to believe? Will you choose to follow the example of Mary and believe what God’s Word says about her Son? Let me assure you, you will never truly experience Christmas until you do.

~ Luke 1:38

Elevation Worship - Give Me Faith ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

I need You to soften my heart
To break me apart
I need You to open my eyes
To see that You’re shaping my life

All I am,
I surrender

Give me faith to trust what You say
That You’re good and Your love is great
I’m broken inside, I give You my life

I need You to soften my heart
To break me apart
I need You to pierce through the dark
And cleanse every part of me

All I am,
I surrender

Give me faith to trust what You say
That You’re good and Your love is great
I’m broken inside, I give You my life

I may be weak
But Your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
But my God You never will [x2]

Give me faith to trust what You say
That You’re good and Your love is great
I’m broken inside, I give You my life [x2]

I may be weak
But Your Spirit’s strong in me
My flesh may fail
But my God You never will [x4]

Pergunta # Question

Que pensamentos te enchem de medo?

Deus nunca usa ninguém grandemente até que Ele os teste profundamente.

God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply.

Amor é... ser com duas ervilhas numa vagem.

Tem cuidado para não transformar as vidas dos outros no molde para a tua própria... nós temos um Deus que é um Criador e não um duplicador.

Be careful not to turn others lives into the mold for your own... we have a God who is a Creator not a duplicator.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Um frágil baloiço de madeira paira sobre um precipício a 2.660 metros acima do nível do mar, e sem um cinto de segurança à vista. O recreio extremo na Casa del Arbol, em Baños, no Equador, tornou-se um local favorito para os amantes da emoção, apesar do facto de que um movimento em falso poderá resultar em morte.
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A rickety wooden swing hangs over a precipice 2,660m above sea level, and not a seatbelt in sight. The extreme playground at the Casa del Arbol in Baños, Ecuador has become a firm favourite with thrill-seekers despite the fact that one false move could result in death.

Não Há Solidão No Natal # There Is No Lonely In Christmas

Alguns sentem-no no meio de uma multidão; outros sentem-no quando estão sozinhos. E alguns sentem-no durante as festas, como o Natal. Os sociólogos dizem que nunca antes na história tantas pessoas viveram tão próximas e se sentiram tão distantes. A solidão é um grande problema. Não há dúvida de que os bares de solteiros estão cheios de pessoas que lutam contra a solidão.

Proponho-te que alguém pode estar sozinho, mas não solitário. Uma pessoa nunca encontrará vitória sobre a solidão até aprender a apreciar estar sozinha. Na raiz de toda a solidão está a alienação de Deus.

Anos atrás, um homem chamado Agostinho defendeu que Deus criou-nos para Si. A nossa alma está inquieta até encontrarmos descanso n'Ele. Podemos tentar preencher o vazio com actividades, multidões e barulho, mas uma solidão irritante estará sempre lá até que tenhamos uma relação pessoal com Deus. Quando a acharmos, encontraremos a chave para estarmos sozinhos, mas não solitários.

~ Mateus 28:20

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Some feel it in a crowd; others feel it when alone. And some feel it during the holidays, such as Christmas. Sociologists say that never before in history have so many people lived so close together and felt so far apart. Loneliness is a major problem. There’s no doubt that singles bars are filled with people battling loneliness.

I propose to you that one can still be alone, but not lonely. A person will never find victory over loneliness until he learns to enjoy being alone. At the root of all loneliness is alienation from God.

Years ago, a man named Augustine espoused that God has made us for Himself. Our soul is restless until we find rest in Him. We may seek to fill the void with activities, crowds, and noise, but a nagging loneliness will always be there until we have a personal relationship with God. When we find that, we have found the key to being alone, but not lonely.

~ Matthew 28:20

Melanie Tierce - Give Us Your Heart ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

Your eyes are on the lowly
Though others look away  
Your feet run to the broken 
Your hands are quick to save 
Make us like you, Lord

You walk with the forgotten 
And offer them a home
Adopting the unwanted
Calling them your own 
Make us like you, Lord Make us like you Lord

Give us Your heart 
O give us Your heart 
Let the light of heaven shine
As we step into the dark

O give us your heart
O give us your heart
All to see the kingdom come
And death depart
Give us your he-art
Give us your he-art

You walk with the forgotten 
And offer them a home
Adopting the unwanted
Calling them your own 
Make us like you Lord
Make us like you Lord

Give us Your heart 
O give us Your heart 
Let the light of heaven shine
As we step into the dark

O give us your heart
O give us your heart
All to see the kingdom come
And death depart
Give us your he-art
Give us your he-art

Let justice flow
Like a river in the desert
Let the nations know 
You will reign forever 
As the Earth beholds
The glory of the Savior
Let justice flow [x2]

Give us Your heart 
O give us Your heart 
Let the light of heaven shine
As we step into the dark

O give us your heart
O give us your heart
All to see the kingdom come
And death depart [x2]
Give us your he-art
Give us your he-art [x2]

Pergunta # Question

O que é que nunca falha de captar a tua atenção?

Quando entras na Sua presença com louvor, Ele entra nas tuas circunstâncias com poder.

When you enter His presence with praise, He enters your circumstances with power.

Amor é... passar o vosso tempo juntos.

Adoração é simplesmente dar a Deus a Sua respiração de volta.

Worship is simply giving God His breath back.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Uma rainha do Carnaval das Flores participa no segundo dia do carnaval em Porto Príncipe, no Haiti. O festival de três dias acontece nas ruas do centro da cidade Hatiana.
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A queen of the Carnival of Flowers participates in the second day of the carnival in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The three-day festival takes place through the streets of the Hatian capital's downtown area.

A Imagem Da Redenção # The Picture Of Redemption

Há uma cena maravilhosa na parábola do filho pródigo quando o filho rebelde finalmente chega aos seus sentidos e começa a caminhar para casa. O que é que faz este pai? Ele corre e abraça-o. Há alegria e celebração.

Eu sei que esta é uma imagem da redenção. Eu sei que Jesus está a falar connosco sobre o que é voltar para casa quando confessamos os nossos pecados e, finalmente, voltamos para o Senhor. Eu sei que é este o ponto. Mas, eu também acho que esta é uma bela imagem de quando finalmente chegamos ao lar do céu, depois do cansaço e exigências desta vida e mundo tão difíceis. Então, quando finalmente chegarmos ao céu, o nosso Pai Celestial estará lá, e Ele correrá para abraçar-nos! Ele está cheio de alegria! Ele tem lágrimas nos Seus olhos, como só um Pai pode ter quando o Seu filho volta para o lar! E a celebração começa, e nunca, nunca termina! Porque o céu será como voltar para casa. É como deve ser o lar. Então pergunto aos meus amigos, quando os teus dias de vida estiverem terminados, estarás pronto para receber Jesus e voltar ao lar?

~ Lucas 15:22-24

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There’s a wonderful scene in the parable of the prodigal son when the wayward son finally comes to his senses and begins to walk home. What does that father do? He runs and embraces him. There is joy and celebration.

I know that’s a picture of redemption. I know Jesus is talking to us about what it’s like to come home when we confess our sins, and finally come back to the Lord. I know that’s the point. But, I also think it’s a beautiful picture of finally coming home to heaven, after the weariness and demands of this very difficult life and world. Then when we finally come home to heaven, our Heavenly Father is there, and He runs to embrace us! He’s full of joy! He’s got those tears in His eyes, as only a Father can have when His son comes home! And the celebration begins, and it never, ever ends! Because heaven will be like coming home. It’s like home is supposed to be. So I ask you my friends, when your days in this life are done, will you be ready to recieve Jesus and go home?

~ Luke 15:22-24

Influence Music - Proud ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

Are You proud?
Am I walking on the path that You set out?
Up on heavens balcony you're lookin' down
And I’ve had my doubts
Are You proud?

Am I loved?
Most the time I feel like I’m not good enough
Its like I always find a way to mess things up
After all I’ve done
Am I loved?

Oh to see You smiling over me
If only just to know that You are pleased
Even though these winding roads
have led me through the weeds

I wanna hear You say
You're good and faithful
Words written on Your face
You're strong and able
I wanna hear You say
Come to My table
I wanna hear You say

Were You there?
At the lowest of my life Lord did you care?
'Cause at times I felt like it was so unfair
When I was scared
Were You there?

Did You know?
How it felt the very first time my heart broke
When it seemed like I had no place left to go
Were you still close?
Did You know?

Oh to see You smiling over me
If only just to know that You are pleased
Even though this heavy load has led me to my knees

I wanna hear You say
You're good and faithful
Words written on Your face
You're strong and able
I wanna hear You say
Come to My table
I wanna hear You say [x2]

On that day I stand before You
Overcome by all you are
Filled with joy becuase I know You
Welcome me with open arms

I wanna hear You say
You're good and faithful
Words written on Your face
You're strong and able
I wanna hear You say
Come to My table
I wanna hear You say

Pergunta # Question

O que é que queres ser daqui a um ano?

Misericórdia não é algo que Deus tem, mas algo que Deus é.

Mercy is not something God has, but something God is.

Amor é... às vezes demasiado doloroso para suportar.

Quanto mais lês a Bíblia, mais vais adorar o seu Autor.

The more you read the Bible, the more you'll love its Author.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Uma fada Sininho (Tinkerbella nana) está entre a lista das 10 principais novas espécies descobertas em 2013, anunciaram cientistas do Instituto Internacional de Exploração de Espécies e da Universidade Estatal de Nova Iorque (SUNY) Faculdade de Ciências Ambientais e Florestas.
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A female Tinkerbell fairyfly (Tinkerbella nana) is among the list of top-10 new species discovered in 2013, announced scientists from the International Institute of Species Exploration and the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry.

A Verdade Não Tem Medo # Truth Has No Fear

Vários anos atrás nos Estados Unidos, um conselho escolar local exigia que os livros escolares de ciências do ensino secundário tivessem um autocolante. Este autocolante dizia simplesmente: "Este livro contém material sobre a evolução. A evolução é uma teoria, não um facto, em relação à origem dos seres vivos. Este material deve ser abordado com uma mente aberta, estudado cuidadosamente e considerado criticamente."

Notem que não havia nada no autocolante que defendesse a crença em Deus. Nem mencionava o Criacionismo. Simplesmente aconselhava os alunos a fazerem perguntas e a formular as suas crenças com base no que concluíssem com a evidência. Isto de facto tratava-se de uma boa educação, sobre considerar diferentes teorias com uma mente aberta, que é uma parte da aprendizagem, para poder considerar diferentes perspectivas sobre a vida. Apesar disso, os tribunais federais exigiram mais tarde que esses simples autocolante fossem removidos de todos os livros escolares.

A educação é sobre o livre fluxo de ideias. Quando tens uma teoria tão controversa quanto a evolução, certamente parte de uma boa educação deve considerar pontos de vista diversos. Além disso, o próprio método científico exige cepticismo e análise. A boa ciência exige que as teorias se mantenham de pé com questões levantadas. Porque é que os evolucionistas têm medo deste tipo de perguntas? O que têm para temer? A verdade não tem medo. Haverá realmente alguma diferença entre os nazis que queimaram livros e alguns cientistas, educadores e funcionários do governo na forma como respondem a teorias alternativas em relação à evolução? A mentalidade é a mesma.

As pessoas de mente aberta não temem a verdade, elas procuram-na. E quando realmente procuram a Verdade, encontram Deus.

~ Romanos 1:25

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Several years ago in the United States, a local school board required high school science textbooks to have a sticker attached. This sticker said simply, "This textbook contains material on evolution. Evolution is a theory, not a fact, regarding the origin of living things. This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully, and critically considered."

Notice that there was nothing in the sticker that advocated a belief in God. Neither did it even mention Creationism. It simply advised the students to ask questions and form their beliefs based on what they conclude from the evidence. This was really all about good education, about considering different theories with an open mind, which is a part of learning, to be able to consider different outlooks about life. Despite this, the federal courts later demanded that these simple stickers be removed from all textbooks.

Education is about the free flow of ideas. When you have a theory as controversial as evolution then certainly part of a good education is considering diverse views. In addition, the scientific method itself demands skepticism and examination. Good science requires that theories stand up to probing questions. Why do evolutionists fear similar questioning? What do they have to fear? Truth has no fear. Is there really any difference with the Nazi book burners and how some scientists, educators, and government officials respond to alternative theories concerning evolution? The mindset is the same.

Open-minded people don’t fear the truth, they seek it. And when they truly seek Truth, they find God.

~ Romans 1:25

BYU Noteworthy - When You Believe ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

Many nights we've prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seemed like the summer birds
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My heart's so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speaking words
I never thought I'd say

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fears
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see your way clear through the rain
A small, but still, resilient voice
Says help is very near

There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe
Somehow you will
You will when you believe

Pergunta # Question

Qual é a coisa que gostavas de fazer para ti próprio este ano?

A misericórdia não é algo que Deus tem, mas algo que Deus é.

Mercy is not something God Has, but something God is.

Amor é... o que te acelera a pulsação.

Nunca segures em nada mais apertado do que estás a segurar em Deus.

Never hold on to anything tighter than you're holding on to God.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Charlotte Jordan, de dez meses de idade, com o pequeno mocho do celeiro de 6 semanas em Queensland, na Austrália.
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Ten-month-old Charlotte Jordan with 6-week-old barn owl chick in Queensland, Australia.

Arrancar O Meu Olho? A Sério? # Gouge Out My Eye? Really?

Já ouviste alguém dizer: "Eu acredito em tudo na Bíblia, literalmente?" Bem, se já, essa pessoa provavelmente está mal orientada. Porquê? Há uma grande diferença em dizer que a Bíblia é a Palavra de Deus infalível e que cada palavra deve ser tomada literalmente. Dá uma olhada nos ensinamentos de Jesus no Sermão da Montanha: Jesus disse: "Se o teu olho direito te faz tropeçar, arranca-o e lança-o de ti; pois te é melhor que se perca um dos teus membros do que seja todo o teu corpo lançado no inferno." Jesus não estava realmente a exortar-nos a arrancar os nossos olhos. Ele estava a falar sobre a seriedade do pecado, e como devemos arrepender-nos do pecado, para que não acabemos no inferno. Mas, se cada palavra que Jesus pronunciou é tomada literalmente, cada um de nós deve arrancar os dois olhos imediatamente!

Lembra-te de que Jesus ensinou com parábolas, metáforas e alegorias. Ele usou estas formas para tornar o ponto espiritual mais amplo. Será que isto tira credibilidade à Escritura? É claro que não. Jesus estava simplesmente a usar ilustrações simples de memorizar ​​para comunicar a verdade perfeita. E é aí que a orientação do Espírito Santo entra em jogo; para ajudar-nos a distinguir entre a verdade literal e uma parábola, permitindo assim compreender as verdades ricas da nossa fé.

~ Mark 4:10-12

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Have you ever heard anyone say, "I believe everything in the Bible, literally?" Well, if you have, that person is probably misguided. Why is that? There is a big difference in saying that the Bible is the inerrant Word of God and saying that every word should be taken literally. Take a look at the teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: Jesus said, "If your right eye makes you stumble, tear it out, and throw it from you; for it’s better for you to lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell." Jesus was not actually urging us to pluck our eyes out. He was talking about the seriousness of sin, and how we must repent of sin, lest we wind up in hell. But, if every word Jesus uttered is taken literally, every one of us must immediately gouge out both eyes!

Remember that Jesus taught in parables, metaphors and allegories. He used these devices to make the broader spiritual point. Does that water down Scripture? Absolutely not. Jesus was simply using memorable illustrations to communicate perfect truth. And that’s where the guidance of the Holy Spirit comes in to play; to help us distinguish between literal truth and a parable, thereby allowing us to understand the rich truths of our faith.

~ Mark 4:10-12

Influence Music & Melody Noel ft. William Matthews - I Am ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

In the dark
When I feel like we're worlds apart
I remember that I'm in Your heart
With You

You're all I've got
If I really had to count the cost
Not a second or a minute is lost
With You

You never ever change
You're the great I Am
You always stay the same
And I won't forget

When I'm empty
You overflow
In the wreckage
Your word is gold
In the valley
You are my strength
In the battle
My victory
In the chaos
You are my peace
In the desert
My only drink
Fearless
I'll take a stand
My God
Is the great I Am

You are light
You illuminate and give me life
I can see the sparkle in Your eyes
For me

In the night 
When I'm broken I will fix my eyes
You're defender and You win the fight
For me

You never ever change
You're the great I Am
You always stay the same
And I won't forget

When I'm empty
You overflow
In the wreckage
Your word is gold
In the valley
You are my strength
In the battle
My victory
In the chaos
You are my peace
In the desert
My only drink
Fearless
I'll take a stand
My God
Is the great I Am

No kingdom
No power
No ruler
Can stand against the great I Am

No army 
No weapon
No evil
Can stand against the great I Am [x2]

No sickness
No pain
No depression
Can stand against

No hunger
No fear
No injustice
Can stand against

No kingdom
No power
No ruler
Can stand against the great I Am

When I'm empty
You overflow
In the wreckage
Your word is gold
In the valley
You are my strength
In the battle
My victory
In the chaos
You are my peace
In the desert
My only drink
Fearless
I'll take a stand
My God
Is the great I Am

Pergunta # Question

De que forma desejavas que a tua vida fosse diferente?

Deus não testa a nossa paciência, Ele dá-nos oportunidades para mostrar-nos como somos pacientes.

God does not test our patience, He gives us opportunities to show ourselves how patient we can be.

Amor é... a tua musa.

Uma vela não perde nada por acender outra vela.

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

Crianças jogam futebol à frente de uma carruagem de um comboio abandonado ao lado de uma via férrea em Dhaka. Embora a equipa de futebol do Bangladesh esteja posicionada 162 no ranking da FIFA, o país tem milhões de fãs de futebol, apoiando mais as equipes nacionais de futebol da Argentina e do Brasil.
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Children play football in front of an abandoned train carriage next to a railway track in Dhaka. Although Bangladesh's football team is positioned 162 in the FIFA ranking, the country has millions of football fans, most supporting the national football teams of Argentina and Brazil.

Ninguém Está Para Além Do Perdão # No One Is Beyond Forgiveness

Sabes, acredita ou não, condenar não é a nossa verdadeira missão. Mas, nós Cristãos, temos um bom registo de condenar pecados, particularmente aqueles em que actualmente não estamos a participar! Percebes que Deus exige que abracemos o espírito de Jesus? Enquanto devemos odiar o pecado, devemos amar o pecador.

Qualquer um que seja pecador (que, por sinal, inclui TODOS) pode ter um grande conforto neste facto: o Evangelho afirma claramente que Cristo pagou a pena pelos teus pecados. Quem confessar e se arrepender dos seus pecados receberá perdão e salvação. Reconhece que Cristo não morreu apenas por certos pecados grandes ou pecados pequenos, como às vezes gostamos de dizer, mas por todos os pecados. Nunca tenhas medo de que a tua vida tenha sido tão pecaminosa ou que os teus pecados sejam tão horríveis que estás para além do poder da cruz. E certamente, nunca declares que outras pessoas são tão pecaminosas que estão para além do perdão. A cruz de Jesus Cristo é mais forte do que qualquer pecado!

Sim, nós Cristãos, devemos ficar firmes contra o pecado. Mas falhamos completamente nos nossos deveres se não combinarmos esta condenação com a proclamação de que a cruz de Cristo é suficientemente grande para perdoar qualquer pecado.

~ 1 Pedro 2:24

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You know, believe it or not, condemnation is not our real mission. But, we Christians have a pretty good track record of condemning sins, particularly those in which we are not currently participating! Do you realize that God demands that we embrace the spirit of Jesus? While we are to hate sin, we are to love the sinner.

Anyone who is a sinner (which, by the way, includes ALL of us) can take great comfort in this fact: the Gospel clearly states that Christ paid the penalty for your sins. Anyone who confesses and repents of their sins will receive forgiveness and salvation. Recognize that Christ did not die just for certain big sins or little sins, as we sometimes like to say, but for all sins. Never fear that your life has been so sinful or that your sins are so very horrid that you are beyond the power of the cross. And certainly, never declare that other people are so sinful that they are beyond forgiveness. The cross of Jesus Christ is stronger than any sin!

Yes, we Christians must take a firm stand against sin. But we completely fail in our duties if we do not pair this condemnation with the proclamation that the cross of Christ is big enough to forgive any sin.

~ 1 Peter 2:24

Crystal Yates, Micah Tyler, Joshua Sherman - What Mercy Did For Me ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

I was hopeless
I knew i was lost
Death and darkenss were my only songs
I needed someone to come to rescue me
And mercy heard my plea

Lord, You found me
You healed me
You called me from the grave
You gave me Your real love
I thank you jesus
You washed my sins away
and now I'm living
I got forgiven
You came to set me free
and that's what Your mercy did for me

You gave beauty for my guilty stains
and now I'm living day to day by His grace
so excuse me if I can't contain my praise
cuz i know that I've been saved

Lord, You found me
You healed me
You called me from the grave
You gave me Your real love
I thank you jesus
You washed my sins away
and now I'm living
I got forgiven
You came to set me free
and that's what Your mercy did for me

And every morning mercy will restore me
I will proclaim
and if the world may fall before me
I will proclaim

Lord, You found me
You healed me
You called me from the grave
You gave me Your real love
I thank you jesus
You washed my sins away
and now I'm living
I got forgiven
You came to set me free
and that's what Your mercy did for me

That's what Your mercy did for me

Pergunta # Question

Qual é uma das razões que estás preso onde estás?

Não tenho medo do amanhã porque sei que Deus já lá está.

I'm not afraid of tomorrow because I know God is already there.

Amor é...

De que forma nova posso mostrar-lhe o meu amor por ela?

Deus tem um plano. Confia, vive-o, aproveita-o.

God has a plan. Trust it, live it, enjoy it.

Imagem do Dia # Image of the Day

A Italiana Camila Giorgi devolve a bola a Svetlana Kuznetsova da Rússia durante a partida da segunda volta do ténis Francês no estádio Roland Garros, em Paris.
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Italy's Camila Giorgi returns the ball to Russia's Svetlana Kuznetsova during their French tennis Open second round match at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

A Esperança Da Vitória # The Hope Of Victory

Há um velho ditado: "Quando uma pessoa perde a esperança, começa a esperar a morte." A vida é difícil sem esperança. A vida torna-se uma labuta, miserável, sem sentido. Uma razão pela qual as pessoas perdem a esperança é que colocam a sua esperança nas coisas erradas, crenças que decepcionam, sonhos que não são realistas, mas, acima de tudo, noutras pessoas que nos decepcionam e nos desiludem sobre a vida e, infelizmente, até mesmo sobre Deus.

Mas Deus nunca decepciona. Ele é apontado como culpado por muita da maldade que as pessoas fazem, mas Ele é o único onde queremos colocar a nossa esperança. Ele quer sempre o melhor para nós. A Sua Palavra diz: "Conheço os planos que tenho para ti, para te dar esperança e um futuro." Ele ama-nos sempre. Ele é sempre fiel. Mesmo na morte Ele dá-nos esperança. No Seu Filho Jesus, vemos que Ele entende a dor da morte e Ele dá-nos também a esperança da vitória sobre a morte. Quando temos esperança sobre a morte, podemos começar a viver esperançosamente todos os dias.

~ Hebreus 6:19

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There is an old saying: "When a person loses hope, they begin to hope for death." Life is hard without hope. Life becomes drudgery, misery, meaningless. One reason people lose hope is that they put their hope in the wrong things, beliefs that disappoint, dreams that are unrealistic, but, most of all, in other people who disappoint and disillusion us about life and, sadly, even about God.

But God never disappoints. He gets blamed for a lot of evil that people do, but He is the One we want to put our hope in. He always wants the best for us. His Word says, "I know the plans I have for you, to give you hope and a future." He always loves us. He’s always faithful. Even in death He gives us hope. In His Son Jesus, we see He understands the pain of death and He gives us the hope of victory over death as well. When we have hope over death, we can begin to live hopefully every day.

~ Hebrews 6:19

Liz Vice, Josh Garrels, and Madison Cunningham - We Labor Unto Glory ... ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫

My God, my God, where e’er I go — glory
Where I reap and where I sow — glory
When my hand it grips the thorn — glory
In the still and in the storm — glory, glory

Oh, we labor unto glory 
When heaven and earth are one
Oh, we labor unto glory 
Until God’s kingdom comes

The sun it shines and then goes down — glory
Rain, it pours and beats the ground — glory
Dust, it blows and ends my days — glory
Hearts they burn beneath Your gaze — glory, glory

Oh, we labor unto glory 
When heaven and earth are one
Oh, we labor unto glory 
Until God’s kingdom comes

My heart, my hands, they’re kingdom bound — glory
Where thorns no longer curse the ground — glory
Trim the wick and light the flame — glory
My work, it will not be in vain — glory, glory

Oh, we labor unto glory 
When heaven and earth are one
Oh, we labor unto glory 
Until God’s kingdom comes
Until God’s kingdom comes
Until God’s kingdom comes