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Intelligence for Life

My father came to the church with a gun

13 Apr. 2018

In 1989, my father came to the Universal Church with a gun around his waist. He wanted to kill the pastor who had “brainwashed” me. He did not understand at the time that thanks to that “brainwashing”, I overcame the desire to die and I was able to forgive him for having cheated on my […]

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How to pray when you don’t feel like it

16 Mar. 2018

Sometimes I do not feel like praying – and I am a bishop. It’s normal; the human being is very inconsistent. One day you feel you can conquer the world, the next, you don’t even want to be in it. Feelings. If we live by them, we are lost. Thank God there is an alternative: […]

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Working hard while you wait

02 Feb. 2018

“Be strong, and He will strengthen your heart, all you who wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 31:24 Contrary to what it seems, waiting on God is not about having a passive attitude. It requires effort, perseverance; an internal fight against negative thoughts and an external one against the problems that try to make us […]

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How do you form your opinions?

02 Feb. 2018

IT’S EASY TO STAND by the side of someone who only told their side of the story. Every story has two sides. Only those who are naïve, foolish or impulsive believe the first thing they hear. They form an entire opinion having only half the facts. People who use their intelligence thoroughly, try to […]

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As the year begins, it is good to know:

17 Jan. 2018

1. Whether good or bad, your current circumstances are temporary. 2. Success is temporary. 3. Failure is temporary. 4. Your future depends on your choices. 5. Your choices depend on what you believe. 6. What you believe is not determined by what you see and hear, but by how you interpret what you see and hear. 7. How you interpret what you […]

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It only counts after it starts to hurt

23 Dec. 2017

I do not count my sit-ups. I only start counting when it starts hurting. That’s when I start counting because they’re the only ones that really count. That’s what makes you a champion. – Muhammad Ali This is one of the best explanations about sacrifice. If it doesn’t hurt, it’s not a sacrifice. And […]

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September 7th (Brazil’s Independence Day)

26 Sep. 2017

IT IS HARD to change a country where people are more concerned when it goes down to the world soccer ranking than the fact it is second to last in education*. But I keep on believing we can change that; but the change has to start from within, in the mind of Brazilians. We have […]

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Do you want to change? Beware of distractions!

11 Jul. 2017

When you decide to make a change in your life, you have to be focused. Take your eyes off your goal and your strength will dwindle. Beware of distractions. Usually, people who say “I can’t do it” suffer because of a lack of focus, rather than a lack of ability. Also read: Sign up […]

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Every human being has a god* complex

16 Jun. 2017

Every human being has a god* complex. Some more than others, but we all like the idea of: – doing whatever we want and not being held accountable for anything – bending principles and values for our own benefit; magically escaping the consequences of our own attitudes – thinking that we are knowledgeable about everything […]

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Love and choice

23 May. 2017

To love is a choice, a decision that does not depend on external pressure. I can’t love someone if I don’t have a choice. To love is to be able to choose any other person I want and yet decide to be with only one; it’s to be free to do whatever I want and […]

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Heading confidently in the wrong direction

21 Feb. 2017

TWO FRIENDS of mine told me of their painful experience in their first GPS-guided trip some years ago. The GPS was a novelty at the time. They enthusiastically entered the name of the desired city and off they went following the instructions and enjoying the view. After about FOUR hours on the road and no […]

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Suggestions for the Fast of Daniel

11 Feb. 2017

We live in a reality where we’re constantly bombarded by various voices, at times, simultaneously. Artists, characters, family, friends, strangers etc. Everyone always has something to tell us or a thought to share. The problem is that most of these words and opinions don’t meet our needs nor do they lead us in the right […]

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I’m not happy with myself

09 Dec. 2016

When you’re not happy with yourself, there’s an anguish that constantly blames everything that’s wrong in the world for your unhappiness. It’s people who don’t understand you. It’s things that are not as they should be. It’s injustice that makes you angry… Too many wrong things! A feeling of helplessness takes over; sheer anguish. This […]

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A winner’s secret

17 Jul. 2016

We cannot live by encouragement or discouragement. Living this way results in a life of ups and downs—more downs than ups, actually. How many times have you felt like not getting out of bed in the morning to go to work or school but you did? At that moment, you overcame the feeling of discouragement […]

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IntelliMen 2.0 – Challenge #5

23 May. 2016

Men. Intelligent. ™ © 2016 Challenge #5 Do this only after completing Challenge #4 This is IntelliMen 2.0. If you want to join the Project and get the best results, begin with the 53 Challenges. Challenge: Create your own challenge. Explanation: No one knows your limitations, fears and need to grow better than yourself. […]

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