Chapter-by-Chapter Discussion: Between Sundays (Part 2 of The Contemplative Pastor by Eugene Peterson) In the second part of The Contemplative Pastor, titled “Between Sundays,” Eugene Peterson shifts… Read more “Between Sundays”
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Worldly Wisdom vs. God’s Truth: Shaped by culture or by Christ?
Many Christians Today Rely on Secular Philosophies Rather Than God’s Wisdom. Colossians 2:8 warns us:“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty… Read more “Worldly Wisdom vs. God’s Truth: Shaped by culture or by Christ?”
The Beatitudes: Living a Countercultural Faith
A Verse-by-Verse Exegesis & Word Study on THE BEATITUDES Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction to the Beatitudes The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) are the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon… Read more “The Beatitudes: Living a Countercultural Faith”
THE UNBUSY PASTOR
In The Contemplative Pastor, Eugene Peterson’s chapter “The Unbusy Pastor” presents a countercultural vision for pastoral ministry, challenging the modern notion that a busy pastor is an… Read more “THE UNBUSY PASTOR”
Christian Paradox #3: HONOR THROUGH HUMILITY
Ams.18:12 (FAYH) Kesombongan mendatangkan kehancuran; kerendahan hati mendatangkan kehormatan. (CEV) Pride leads to destruction; humility leads to honor. 1Pet.5:5 Demikian jugalah kamu, hai orang-orang muda, tunduklah kepada… Read more “Christian Paradox #3: HONOR THROUGH HUMILITY”
THE ENEMY OF SUCCESS
I asked Chat GPT: “If you were satan and you wanted to stop Christian Entrepreneurs from meeting their potential and fulfilling God’s purpose for them, how would… Read more “THE ENEMY OF SUCCESS”
Work-Life Balance: Understanding and Achieving Harmony
1. Definition of Work-Life Balance: Work-life balance refers to the equilibrium between personal life and work life, an essential aspect of overall well-being and success. It means… Read more “Work-Life Balance: Understanding and Achieving Harmony”
CERDIK DAN TULUS
Mat.10:16 “Lihat, Aku mengutus kamu seperti domba ke tengah-tengah serigala, sebab itu hendaklah kamu cerdik seperti ular dan tulus seperti merpati.” Ayat ini konsteksnya adalah Yesus mengutus… Read more “CERDIK DAN TULUS”
RAHASIA YANG BERHARGA
Fil.4:11 Kukatakan ini bukanlah karena kekurangan, sebab aku telah belajar mencukupkan diri dalam segala keadaan. (12) “Aku tahu apa itu kekurangan dan aku tahu apa itu kelimpahan.… Read more “RAHASIA YANG BERHARGA”
LIVING LEGACY
Yos.1:1 Sesudah Musa hamba TUHAN itu mati, berfirmanlah TUHAN kepada Yosua bin Nun, abdi Musa itu, demikian: (2) “Hamba-Ku Musa telah mati; sebab itu bersiaplah sekarang, seberangilah… Read more “LIVING LEGACY”