‘...parts…that seem…least important are…most necessary.’ 1 Corinthians 12:22 NLT In his book Encourage Me, Charles Swindoll asks the following questions: ‘Who taught Martin Luther his theology and inspired his translation of the New Testament? Who visited Dwight L....
It’s Time to Move On!
‘Pharaoh’s chariots and his army He has cast into the sea.’ Exodus 15:4 NKJV For 400 years the Israelites had been slaves to the Egyptians. Then just when they thought they’d escaped Pharaoh, he showed up at the Red Sea. And that’s when God intervened, causing them to...
Hold Steady and Let God Work
‘...our light affliction…is working for us...’ 2 Corinthians 4:17 NKJV There are times in your life when everything you attempt to do will seem to go wrong. Your faith may be strong and your commitment deep, yet trouble will come knocking on your door. In such times,...
The Story of George McCluskey
‘...Pour out your heart…for…your…children...’ Lamentations 2:19 NKJV When George McCluskey started a family, he decided to invest one hour every day in prayer because he wanted his children to follow Christ. Then he expanded his prayers to include his grandchildren...
You’ll Win!
‘To the Lord I cry aloud, and He answers me...’ Psalm 3:4 NIV Regardless of when or why you stumbled and fell, God wants to pick you up and put you back on your feet. People who have never experienced failure usually don’t accomplish much. There’s a certain security...
Looking Forward to Better Days
‘I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord...’ Psalm 27:13 NIV In sport, the opposing team takes note of the really good players and makes sure they are marked [watched] by their best defenders at all times. So the attack you’re experiencing...
Don’t Worry, You Will Have Enough!
‘My God shall supply all your need...’ Philippians 4:19 NKJV Are you afraid you won’t have enough to meet your needs? Let’s read the story of the feeding of the 5000 and notice three things about the disciples. First, they tried to escape the problem. They told Jesus,...
Knowing Where You Stand with God
‘But Christ gave Himself… one sacrifice for all time.’ Hebrews 10:12 TLB Notice how God dealt with sin in the Old Testament. The priest took a lamb, shed its blood and offered it on the altar. As the sacrificial smoke went up, the person’s sin was atoned for and their...
You Can Get Beyond the Past
‘...you shall remember it as waters that pass away.’ Job 11:16 AMP Tamar experienced the terrible trauma of rejection. But her future was greater than her past: Genesis 38 records she gave birth to a child whose bloodline leads to our Lord Jesus. What an honour!...
Live!
‘They will still bear fruit in old age...’ Psalm 92:14 NIV Have you noticed that no matter how old certain people get, they never lose their attractiveness? It just moves from their face to their heart. Today, you get the impression that a person’s usefulness ends at...
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Tackle your giant head-on
‘David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone.’ 1 Samuel 17:50 NKJV Pastor Chuck Swindoll says: ‘Goliath reminds me of the visually impaired discus thrower. He didn’t set any records… but he sure kept the crowd awake! Every day, Goliath paraded along...
Hadapi raksasa Anda secara langsung
‘Demikianlah Daud mengalahkan orang Filistin itu dengan umban dan batu.’ 1 Samuel 17:50 Pendeta Chuck Swindoll berkata: ‘Goliat mengingatkan saya pada pelempar cakram yang tunanetra. Dia tidak membuat rekor apa pun… tapi dia berhasil membuat penonton tetap terjaga!...
Being friends with God
‘The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.’ Exodus 33:11 NLT When you talk to a close friend, you’re relaxed, trusting, unguarded, and open. There is no need to watch what you say. You can express how you feel without fearing you will be...
Berteman dengan Tuhan
‘Dan TUHAN berbicara kepada Musa dengan berhadapan muka seperti seorang berbicara kepada temannya.’ Keluaran 33:11 Saat Anda berbicara dengan teman dekat, Anda bersikap santai, percaya, bebas, dan terbuka. Tidak perlu memperhatikan apa yang Anda katakan. Anda bisa...
Let’s work together
‘For we are labourers together with God.’ 1 Corinthians 3:9 KJV The Bible says we must love, honour, and work together. So, why don’t we do it? Ego! We like to think we can do everything ourselves—but that’s not reality! There are no supermen or superwomen. So, the...
Ayo kerja sama
‘Karena kami adalah kawan sekerja Allah.’ 1 Korintus 3:9 Alkitab mengatakan kita harus mengasihi, menghormati, dan bekerja sama. Jadi kenapa kita tidak melakukannya? Ego! Kita suka berpikir bahwa kita bisa melakukan segalanya sendiri—tapi itu bukan kenyataan! Tidak...
The right attitude
‘For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.’ Proverbs 23:7 NKJV What separates the best from the rest? Have you ever given that some thought? What separates a gold medallist from a silver medallist in the Olympics? What separates a successful entrepreneur from someone...
Sikap yang benar
‘Sebab seperti orang yang membuat perhitungan dalam dirinya sendiri demikianlah ia.’ Amsal 23:7 Apa yang membedakan yang terbaik dari yang lain? Pernahkah Anda memikirkan hal itu? Apa yang membedakan peraih medali emas dengan peraih medali perak di Olimpiade? Apa...
Moving from failure to success (4)
‘We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy.’ Psalm 126:2 NLT To move from failure to success, you must do these: (1) Learn to laugh at yourself. No matter what you lose or how often you lose, never lose your sense of humour. When you take your mistakes too...
Peralihan dari kegagalan menuju kesuksesan (4)
‘Pada waktu itu mulut kita penuh dengan tertawa, dan lidah kita dengan sorak-sorai.’ Mazmur 126:2 Untuk beralih dari kegagalan menuju kesuksesan, Anda harus melakukan hal berikut: diri. Tidak peduli seberapa sering Anda kehilangan, jangan pernah kehilangan selera...