‘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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‘Kita tahu’
‘Kita tahu sekarang, bahwa Allah turut bekerja dalam segala sesuatu untuk mendatangkan kebaikan bagi mereka yang mengasihi Dia.’ Roma 8:28 Salah satu ayat Kitab Suci yang paling sering dikutip dan menghibur di dalam Alkitab: ‘Kita tahu sekarang, bahwa Allah turut...
‘We know’
‘We know that all things work together for good to those who love God.’ Romans 8:28 NKJV This is one of the most often quoted and comforting Scriptures in the Bible: ‘We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called...
Dapatkan hasil maksimal dari Alkitab Anda (2)
‘Bila tersingkap, firman-firman-Mu memberi terang...’ Mazmur 119:130 Presiden Amerika Woodrow Wilson berkata, ’Saya kasihan kepada orang-orang yang tidak membaca Alkitab setiap hari; Saya bertanya-tanya mengapa mereka menghilangkan kekuatan dan kesenangan dari diri...
Getting the most out of your Bible (2)
‘The unfolding of your words gives light ...’ Psalm 11 9:130 NIV American President Woodrow Wilson said: ‘I am sorry for men who do not read the Bible every day; I wonder why they deprive themselves of the strength and of the pleasure. It is one of the most singular...
Dapatkan hasil maksimal dari Alkitab Anda (1)
‘Mengejarnya seperti mengejar harta terpendam.’ Amsal 2:4 Kalau dipikir-pikir, mempelajari Alkitab itu seperti mencari emas atau perak. Ini melibatkan dua hal: 1) Anda harus mencarinya. Salomo menulis, ‘jikalau engkau mencarinya seperti mencari perak, dan mengejarnya...
Getting the most out of your Bible (1)
‘Search for it as for hidden treasure.’ Proverbs 2:4 NIV When you think about it, studying the Bible is like prospecting for gold or silver. It involves two things: 1) You must look for it. Solomon writes, ‘If you look for it as for silver and search for it as for...
Apa yang diketahui bayi-bayi
‘Seorang bapa memberitahukan kesetiaan-Mu kepada anak-anaknya.’ Yesaya 38:19 Seorang peneliti di Universitas Johns Hopkins memberi tahu kita bahwa anak-anak berusia delapan bulan mampu mendengar dan mengingat kata-kata, baik atau buruk. 'Telinga kecil...
What babies know
‘The father shall make known Your truth to the children.’ Isaiah 3 8:19 NKJV A researcher at Johns Hopkins University informed us that children as young as eight months old are capable of hearing and remembering words, good or bad. ‘Little ears are listening,’ said Dr...
Pertumbuhan rohani membutuhkan waktu
‘Jika ia mati, ia akan menghasilkan banyak buah.’ Yohanes 12:24 Tuhan membutuhkan dua hari untuk menumbuhkan jamur tetapi 60 tahun untuk menumbuhkan pohon ek. Jadi, apakah Anda ingin menjadi jamur atau pohon ek? Pertumbuhan rohani membutuhkan waktu. Pernahkah Anda...
Spiritual growth takes time
‘If it dies, it bears much fruit.’ John 1 2:24 ESV God takes two days to grow a mushroom but 60 years to grow an oak tree. So, would you like to be a mushroom or an oak tree? Spiritual growth takes time. Have you been wondering, ‘Why is it taking me so long to...