‘Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others.’ Philippians 2:3 NLT Here’s the dilemma of an insecure leader: if others do really well at a job, they fear it will make them look bad. But they also fear that if they do the job poorly, they will still look bad. So they...
Keep Improving
‘From everyone who has been given much, much more will be demanded.’ Luke 12:48 NIV Author H. Jackson Brown Jr quipped, ‘Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward,...
What’s Your Vision?
‘According to the vision that I saw.’ Ezekiel 8:4 KJV When God gives you a vision it will change your life. John Sculley, former president of Pepsi and CEO of Apple computers said, ‘The future belongs to those who see the possibilities before they become obvious.’ The...
Think Realistically (2)
‘A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.’ Proverbs 22:3 NLT Here are three things realistic thinking will do for you: (1) It will give you a sense of security. When you have thought through the worst that can happen and developed contingency plans to...
Think Realistically (1)
‘Don’t begin until you count the cost.’ Luke 14:28 NLT Reality is the difference between what you wish for—and what is. If you’re a naturally optimistic person you may find it difficult to think realistically. Indeed, you may think it’s the opposite of having faith....
Lean On God’s Presence And His People
‘He is not far from each one of us.’ Acts 17:27 NKJV The Bible says God ‘is not far from each one of us’! God does not play favourites. From the masses on the city streets to the isolated villagers in valleys and jungles, all people can enjoy God’s presence. But many...
Personal Growth (2)
‘The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.’ Proverbs 2:6 NIV Personal growth involves four things: (1) Environment. You must place yourself in a setting that fosters growth. Certain fish grow according to the size of their surroundings....
Personal Growth (1)
‘Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding.’ Proverbs 3:13 NIV Here are three reasons we don’t experience personal growth: (1) We think it comes strictly from experience. Believing personal growth comes only from experience, is like an archer...
You Are Gifted By God (3)
‘The body is not made up of one part but of many.’ 1 Corinthians 12:14 NIV You cannot determine your spiritual gift any more than you can determine your eye colour. The Holy Spirit gives us His gifts ‘as He wills.’ (1 Corinthians 12:11 NKJV) Notice three things: (1)...
You Are Gifted By God (2)
‘We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.’ Romans 12:6 NIV Don’t say, ‘I’m of no use to God,’ or ‘I’m not needed in the church,’ or ‘There’s no way God could use me.’ You are gifted by God! You are called to use your gift to bless others,...
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Hari ini, pilihlah sikap yang tepat
‘Tetapi berubahlah oleh pembaharuan budimu.’ Roma 12:2 Jauh sebelum William James, Bapak psikologi Amerika, mengatakan, 'Penemuan terbesar generasi saya adalah bahwa manusia dapat mengubah hidup mereka dengan mengubah sikap mereka,' kata Tuhan, 'Sebab...
Today, choose the right attitude
‘Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’ Romans 1 2:2 NASB Long before William James, the Father of American psychology, was attributed with saying, ‘The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes,’...
Waspadalah saat mengasihi diri sendiri
‘Jangan seorangpun yang mencari keuntungannya sendiri, tetapi hendaklah tiap-tiap orang mencari keuntungan orang lain.’ 1 Korintus 10:24 Mengasihani diri sendiri bisa mematikan. Seperti memberitahu istri dan ibu yang bekerja keras, 'Kamu tidak dihargai.'...
Beware of self-pity
‘No one should seek their own good, but the good of others.’ 1 Corinthians 1 0:24 NIV Self-pity can be deadly. It tells the wife and mother who works hard, ‘You’re not appreciated.’ It says to the office worker, ‘Look how valuable you are, yet you’re never recognised...
Ia akan melakukannya lagi!
‘Kemudian Yakub mendirikan tugu di tempat itu, yakni tugu batu; ia mempersembahkan korban curahan dan menuangkan minyak di atasnya,’ Kejadian 35:14 Ada peristiwa-peristiwa dalam hidup kita yang, jika dilihat ke belakang, pastilah tangan Tuhan yang bekerja. Mungkin...
He will do it again!
‘Jacob set up a memorial stone in the place where He had spoken with him,’ Genesis 3 5:14 NASB There are events in all our lives that, looking back, had to be the hand of God at work. Maybe you bumped into somebody who introduced you to your spouse, or a co-worker...
Setting captives free (2)
‘He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their chains in pieces.’ Psalm 10 7:14 NKJV When the Israelites cried to the Lord, he saved them. He brought them out of darkness and broke their chains. (see Psalm 107:13-14). And He can set you free...
Membebaskan tawanan (2)
‘Dibawa-Nya mereka keluar dari dalam gelap dan kelam, dan diputuskan-Nya belenggu-belenggu mereka.’ Mazmur 107:14 Ketika orang Israel berseru kepada Tuhan, Dia menyelamatkan mereka. Dia membawa mereka keluar dari kegelapan dan mematahkan rantai mereka. (Mazmur...
Setting captives free (1)
‘I have heard them crying out…and I am concerned about their suffering.’ Exodus 3:7 NIV For 400 years, Israel was enslaved by Egyptian taskmasters who oppressed them. You can understand their feelings of helplessness when you consider the areas in your life where you...
Membebaskan tawanan (1)
‘Aku telah mendengar seruan mereka… Aku mengetahui penderitaan mereka.’ Keluaran 3:7 Selama 400 tahun, Israel diperbudak oleh para mandor Mesir yang menindas mereka. Anda dapat memahami perasaan tidak berdaya mereka ketika Anda berjuang untuk kebebasan dari kebiasaan...