‘The Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness.’ Romans 8:26 NLT Two things every believer should build their daily life on are: prayer and Scripture. But, while praying may be simple, it’s not always easy. We lack motivation, we’re easily distracted, and we are not always...
It’s An Inside Job (3)
‘I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever.’ John 14:16 KJV In the New Testament account, Jesus told His disciples, ‘I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you...
It’s An Inside Job (2)
‘It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you.’ John 16:7 NKJV Even as the disciples’ hearts ached about Jesus’ departure, He assured them it was to their advantage because it would bring them a new era of power and...
It’s An Inside Job (1)
‘He will give you another Comforter, and He will never leave you.’ John 14:16 TLB Remember life before mobile phones, Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok? We used to enjoy being with friends and family uninterrupted by technology! Our generation is losing the art of...
Let God’s Peace Be Your Yardstick
‘The peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.’ Philippians 4:7 NIV You can have peace today regardless of your circumstances: ‘The Lord of peace Himself [will] grant you His peace… at all times and in all...
Zip It!
‘They will start gossiping and become busybodies, talking about things that are none of their business.’ 1 Timothy 5:13 CEV The Bible says gossip is nothing less than meddling in other people’s business. Jon Zens says: ‘I have watched friends and families suffer...
Give It All You’ve Got!
‘The rest of the apostles were Simon, known as the Eager One…’ Luke 6:15 CEV In their final game of the 1968 college American football championships, Ohio State University beat the University of Michigan Ohio convincingly by 50 points to14. But that game is remembered...
Three ‘Cheers’
‘Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.’ John 16:33 KJV In the mid-eighties, Steven Patrick Morrissey, (better known as ‘Moz’), regularly had a song in the British rock charts. But nearly all his songs had depressing lyrics. He sung about broken relationships,...
Science Recognises The Power Of Prayer (3)
‘Pray for each other so that you may be healed.’ James 5:16 NLT Paul writes, ‘Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks. Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will...
Science Recognises The Power Of Prayer (2)
‘The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.’ James 5:16 NLT Seven more thoughts to consider: (1) When it comes to praying and getting involved in church, a University of Michigan study found that it reduced the emotional...
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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...
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...
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...