‘Be interested in others.’ Philippians 2:4 TLBPaul writes: ‘Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Don’t just think about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too, and in what...
Sitting or Serving?
‘Who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves?’ Luke 22:27 NKJVThe world glorifies wealth, power, talent and fame. And sometimes it degrades service to undignified . But Jesus used a different measuring stick when He asked His disciples, ‘Who is greater,...
Your Best Days Are Ahead
‘He heals the broken-hearted.’ Psalm 147:3 NKJVIf you’re trying to recover from a broken relationship, don’t rush into another one. As you become healthy you begin to make healthy choices. Some hurts take a long time to heal, but don’t be discouraged: ‘He heals the...
Take Control Of Your Mind
‘Keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don’t ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile.’ Philippians 4:8 CEVThe old saying goes: ‘An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.’ The Bible says, ‘Then Satan entered Judas… So he...
Spirit-Led Thinking
‘We have the mind of Christ.’ 1 Corinthians 2:16 NKJVThe Bible says: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.’ (1 Corinthians...
God Is At Work In Your Life
‘He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I will come forth as gold.’ Job 23:10 NIVIt’s a mistake to compare yourself to other people, because God has a plan for you that’s unique and personal. His methods may sometimes seem strange and His training...
Take Time To Reflect (3)
‘Oh, that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!’ Deuteronomy 32:29 NKJVIf your goal is personal growth, then you must make time for reflective thinking. So: (1) Remove yourself from distractions. Reflection and...
Take Time To Reflect (2)
‘In the day of adversity consider.’ Ecclesiastes 7:14 NKJVThe digital age has great advantages. Through emails, texts and Facebook we can communicate quickly. The disadvantage is that it doesn’t cultivate in us a desire to think about things deeply. You can’t...
Take Time To Reflect (1)
‘In it he saw a swarm of bees and some honey.’ Judges 14:8 NIVOne day Samson came across a lion and killed it. The Bible says, ‘Some time later, when he went back… he turned aside to look at the lion’s carcass and in it he saw a swarm of bees and some honey. He...
The Unique Resurrection Of Jesus (2)
‘Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection, and the life.”’ John 11:25 NASBWhy is Christ’s resurrection unique? (1) He’s the only one who didn’t die again. In Scripture all others who rose from the dead, died again. Jesus was the glorious exception. Consequently, ‘He...
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Membangun kembali Pernikahan Anda (2)
‘Hai suami, kasihilah isterimu sebagaimana Kristus telah mengasihi jemaat.’ Efesus 5:25 Kedua, kalian harus mendengarkan satu sama lain. Ini membutuhkan waktu, kesabaran, dan perhatian yang terfokus. Terlalu banyak pasangan saling memberikan monolog [percakapan...
Rebuilding your marriage (2)
‘Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church.’ Ephesians 5:25 Second, you must listen to each other. This requires time, patience, and focused attention. Too many couples give each other a monologue [one sided conversation] without leaving room for genuine...
Membangun kembali Pernikahan Anda (1)
‘Angin melanda rumah itu, sehingga rubuhlah rumah itu dan hebatlah kerusakannya.’ Matius 7:27 Saat ini sekitar 50% dari semua pernikahan baru berakhir dengan perceraian. Sedihnya, itu terjadi baik pada orang Kristen atau bukan. Terkadang alasannya tidak langsung,...
Rebuilding your marriage (1)
‘The winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell.’ Matthew 7:27 NKJV Today about 50% of all new marriages end in divorce. Sadly, that’s true whether you’re a Christian or not. Sometimes the reasons are circumstantial, such as a redundancy or money problems. Other...
Anda membutuhkan orang-orang lain
‘Dan bilamana seorang dapat dikalahkan, dua orang akan dapat bertahan.’ Pengkhotbah 4:12 Sebesar apapun anggapan kita bahwa kita mengetahui semuanya, jika kita jujur, masing-masing dari kita sangat menyadari bahwa kita memiliki kelemahan dan sisi kurangnya...
You need others
‘Though one may be overpowered by another, two can withstand him.’ Ecclesiastes 4:12 NKJV As much as we would like to think that we know it all, if we’re honest, each of us is painfully aware that we have blind spots and areas of inexperience. You have had...
Apa yang harus Anda serahkan
‘Satu hal telah kuminta kepada TUHAN, itulah yang kuingini.’ Mazmur 27:4 Untuk berhasil, ada hal-hal tertentu yang harus Anda serahkan. 1) Anda tidak bisa berteman dengan semua orang. Yesus mengasihi semua orang tetapi menghabiskan sebagian besar waktu-Nya dengan 12...
What you must give up
‘One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek.’ Psalm 2 7:4 NKJV In order to succeed, there are certain things you must give up. 1) You can’t be friends with everybody. Jesus loved everybody but spent most of His time with 12 people mentoring them. And He...
Pelajaran dari patah hati
‘Perbaharuilah batinku dengan roh yang teguh.’ Mazmur 51:12 Patah hati tidak dapat disembuhkan dengan bekerja 16 jam sehari, berkeringat di gym, atau menggunakan zat yang mengubah suasana hati seperti alkohol dan obat-obatan. Hal-hal itu mungkin membawa perbaikan...
Lessons from a broken heart
‘Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.’ Psalm 5 1:12 NKJV A broken heart can’t be healed by working 16 hours a day, sweating it out in a gym, or using mood-altering substances like alcohol and drugs. Those things may bring a temporary fix but don’t bring a lasting...