‘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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Dealing with relationship issues (1)
‘But if you bite and devour one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.’ Galatians 5:15 CSB Every worthwhile relationship can experience problems. With that in mind, it’s important to recognise this: (1) Problems are inevitable, normal, and...
Mengatasi masalah dalam hubungan (1)
‘Tetapi jikalau kamu saling menggigit dan saling menelan, awaslah, supaya jangan kamu saling membinasakan.’ Galatia 5:15 Setiap hubungan yang berharga dapat mengalami masalah. Dengan mengingat hal itu, penting untuk menyadari hal ini: (1) Masalah tidak dapat...
Being energised by the work of God
‘“My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.”’ John 4:34 NIV No one had more energy than Jesus. He got up early, stayed up late, and sometimes pulled all-nighters. Where did He get all that energy from? The answer is found in a...
Diberi energi oleh pekerjaan Tuhan
‘Kata Yesus kepada mereka: "Makanan-Ku ialah melakukan kehendak Dia yang mengutus Aku dan menyelesaikan pekerjaan-Nya.”’ Yohanes 4:34 Tidak ada seorang pun yang memiliki lebih banyak energi daripada Yesus. Ia bangun pagi, begadang, dan terkadang begadang semalaman....
The secret to success
‘Were made strong out of weakness’ Hebrews 11:34 ESV The so-called ‘secret’ to success is really no secret at all! It’s simply getting back up when life has knocked you down and taking with you into the future the lessons you have learned. In talking about heroes such...
Rahasia sukses
‘Telah beroleh kekuatan dalam kelemahan,’ Ibrani 1 1:34 Yang disebut ‘rahasia’ untuk meraih kesuksesan sebenarnya bukanlah rahasia sama sekali! Itu hanyalah soal bangkit kembali ketika hidup kita gagal, dan membawa pelajaran berharga dari masa lalu ke dalam masa...
Become willing to change (4)
‘Bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.’ Colossians 1:10 NASB To bear fruit, you must dedicate yourself to the process. Whether it’s in your job, your marriage, your ministry, or your walk with God, once you dedicate yourself to...
Bersedialah untuk berubah (4)
‘Kamu memberi buah dalam segala pekerjaan yang baik dan bertumbuh dalam pengetahuan yang benar tentang Allah.’ Kolose 1:10 Untuk berbuah, Anda harus mendedikasikan diri pada prosesnya. Baik itu dalam pekerjaan, pernikahan, pelayanan, atau dalam perjalanan Anda...
Become willing to change (3)
‘Search me, O God, and know my heart.’ Psalm 139:23 NKJV Change must happen inside you before it can happen around you. In an old Peanuts comic strip, Lucy tells Charlie Brown she would like to change the world. So, Charlie asks her, ‘Where would you start?’ In...
Bersedialah untuk berubah (3)
‘Selidikilah aku, ya Allah, dan kenallah hatiku.’ Mazmur 13 9:23 Perubahan harus terjadi di dalam diri Anda sebelum dapat terjadi di sekitar Anda. Dalam salah satu komik klasik Peanuts, Lucy berkata kepada Charlie Brown bahwa ia ingin mengubah dunia. Charlie pun...