‘The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience.’ 1 Corinthians 1 0:13 NLT The problem isn’t just that we sin; it’s that we can’t talk about it. We’re comfortable with tales of people who used to sin because they have happy endings. Imagine...
Who can you count on?
‘Timothy has proved himself.’ Philippians 2:22 NIV God will be faithful to you, come what may. Humanly speaking, who else can you count on? Paul writes: ‘Everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved...
Be joyful
‘That we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.’ Psalm 9 0:14 NIV It doesn’t help the cause of Christ when His followers go around looking miserable. You say, ‘But I have problems.’ Everybody does. When the apostle Paul was in prison, he wrote, ‘Rejoice in the...
Sharing our lives
‘Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds.’ Hebrews 1 0:24 NIVUK One of the major benefits of joining a church or community group is the support and encouragement we receive from each other. The Bible says we were not meant to be...
Integrity (2)
‘The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.’ Proverbs 2 0:7 NLT Here are six ingredients which are always found in lasting success: 1) Information. If you don’t stay informed, you will be left behind. 2) Intuition. This is sometimes...
Integrity (1)
‘He who walks with integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will become known.’ Proverbs 1 0:9 NKJV What would you say is the single most important characteristic of a person who wants to be successful and make a difference in the world? Some would say...
What are your values? (2)
‘As I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless.’ Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT Here are two more scriptural values you should live by: 1) Equality. ‘For there is no respect of persons with God’ (Romans 2:11 KJV). In God’s eyes, no...
What are your values? (1)
‘The integrity of the upright guides them.’ Proverbs 1 1:3 NIV Here are some values based on Scripture: 1) God’s sovereignty. ‘You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed’...
How to develop patience (4)
‘But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,’ Galatians 5:22 NLT You will notice that in listing the fruit of the Spirit, patience comes right after peace. Why? Because when you have...
How to develop patience (3)
‘A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.’ Proverbs 1 7:22 ESV Here are two more things you need to do in order to develop patience: 1) Develop a sense of humour. The Bible says, ‘A tranquil heart is life to the body’...
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God: the source of your confidence
‘Those who trust in the Lord … cannot be shaken ...’ Psalm 12 5:1 NIV People are naturally attracted to leaders who convey poise and self-assurance; they won’t follow one who lacks self-confidence. An excellent illustration of this is an incident that took place in...
Lima masalah kepemimpinan
‘Sesudah itu bersiaplah ia, lalu mengikuti Elia dan menjadi pelayannya.’ 1 Raja-raja 19:21 Untuk menyelesaikan pekerjaan dengan benar, Anda harus mengelilingi diri Anda dengan orang-orang yang tepat. Itu sebabnya pemimpin yang baik selalu mencari orang-orang baik....
Five leadership issues you must deal with
‘Then [Elisha] arose and followed Elijah, and became his servant.’ 1 Kings 1 9:21 NKJV To get the job done right, you must surround yourself with the right people. That’s why good leaders are continually on the lookout for good people. But the person you get isn’t...
Belajarlah untuk tidak setuju, secara menyenangkan
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Learn to disagree, agreeably
‘Clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.’ Colossians 3:12 NLT John Gray wrote the best-selling book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. His underlying idea is this: in order to get along with someone, you have to...
Menempatkan orang lain terlebih dahulu
‘Hendaklah kamu saling mengasihi sebagai saudara dan saling mendahului dalam memberi hormat.’ Roma 12:10 Dosen Amerika Ralph Waldo Emerson berkata, 'Tidak ada batasan untuk apa yang dapat dicapai jika tidak masalah siapa yang mendapat pujian.' Kebanyakan...
Putting the other guy first
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Menurunkan untuk meningkatkan
‘Satu hal telah kuminta kepada TUHAN, itulah yang kuingini...’ Mazmur 27:4 Anda mungkin harus menurun secara material untuk meningkatkan secara rohani. Jika memiliki sesuatu, memeliharanya, dan khawatir kehilangannya merampok hal-hal yang paling penting bagi Anda...
Downscale in order to upscale
‘One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek ...’ Psalm 2 7:4 NKJV You may have to downscale materially to upscale spiritually. If owning things, maintaining them, and worrying about losing them is robbing you of the things that matter most like peace, joy,...