‘While he was still a long way off.’ Luke 15:20 ESV The Bible says concerning the Prodigal Son: ‘While he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.’ (Luke 15:20 ESV) The truth is, you’re not beyond the...
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Intimacy With Jesus—The Secret To Victory
‘I want to know Christ.’ Philippians 3:10 NLT Paul said, ‘I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised Him from the dead. I want to suffer with Him, sharing in His death.’ Let’s take an in-depth look at this verse. (1) ‘I want to know Christ.’ In...
Keintiman Dengan Yesus—Rahasia Kemenangan
‘Yang kukehendaki ialah mengenal Dia.’ Filipi 3:10 Paulus mengatakan, ‘Yang kukehendaki ialah mengenal Dia dan kuasa kebangkitan-Nya dan persekutuan dalam penderitaan-Nya, di mana aku menjadi serupa dengan Dia dalam kematian-Nya.’ Mari kita lihat secara mendalam ayat...
Recognise Your Triggers
‘Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.’ Psalm 37:8 NLT A weapon can either protect or destroy; it all depends on who is using it. Anger works the same way; that’s why it’s wise to know what triggers or sets you off. Some of the most common triggers surface at...
Kenali Pemicu Anda
‘Jangan marah, itu hanya membawa kepada kejahatan.’ Mazmur 37:8 Senjata dapat melindungi atau menghancurkan; itu semua tergantung pada siapa yang menggunakannya. Kemarahan bekerja dengan cara yang sama; itulah mengapa bijaksana untuk mengetahui apa yang memicu atau...
Mulailah Mengatakan Apa yang Tuhan Katakan
‘Hidup dan mati dikuasai lidah, siapa suka menggemakannya, akan memakan buahnya.’ Amsal 18:21 Jangan berbicara tanpa berpikir. Dan jangan mengatakan hal-hal yang bertentangan [menentang] Firman Tuhan. Itu bukan prinsip yang mudah untuk dijalani, tetapi itu adalah...
Begin To Say What God Says
‘Death and life are in the power of the tongue.’ Proverbs 18:21 NKJV Don’t speak without thinking. And don’t say things that contradict or go against God’s Word. Those aren’t easy principles to live by, but they’re life-and-death issues. The Bible says, ‘Death and...
Berhenti Salahkan Orang lain Dan Tanggung Jawablah
‘Manusia itu menjawab: "Perempuan yang Kautempatkan di sisiku, dialah yang memberi dari buah pohon itu kepadaku, maka kumakan."’ Kejadian 3:12 Kisah kegagalan Adam dan Hawa mengajarkan kita dua pelajaran penting tentang Tuhan: (1) Dia tidak akan menerima alasan Anda....
Stop blaming others and accept responsibility
‘The man said, “The woman You put here with me— she gave me some fruit from the tree, and I ate it.”’ Genesis 3:12 NIV The story of Adam and Eve’s failure teaches us two important lessons about God: (1) He won’t accept your excuses. (2) He won’t let you blame other...
Barabbas—and you
‘Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!’ Luke 23:18 NIV The Bible says: ‘The whole crowd cried out, “Kill him! Set Barabbas free for us!” (Barabbas had been put in prison for a riot that had taken place in the city, and for murder.)’ (Luke 23:18–19 GNT) And just...
Barabas—dan Anda
‘Enyahkanlah Dia, lepaskanlah Barabas bagi kami!’ Lukas 23:18 Alkitab mengatakan: ‘Tetapi mereka berteriak bersama-sama: "Enyahkanlah Dia, lepaskanlah Barabas bagi kami!" Barabas ini dimasukkan ke dalam penjara berhubung dengan suatu pemberontakan yang telah terjadi...