‘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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‘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...