Author: Yeremia Nugroho (Yeremia Nugroho)

“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt…” — (Colossians 4:5–6, NKJV) Paul gives us practical guidance for how Christians should live and speak in front of others. These verses show how our actions, time, and words work together as part...

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set...

O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. – Psalms 5:3 ESV Every parent knows the adjustment that comes after summer vacation. Suddenly, we’re not only keeping up with schoolwork, homework, and tests, but also soccer practice, band rehearsals, tutoring, and a host of other activities. Routines...

So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him. – 2 Corinthians 5:9 How often do we try to please our parents, only to fail because it’s not what they expected? Or how often do our own children do the same to us? The apostle Paul had one...

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. – Matthew 6:33 The Pharisees in Jesus’ time were deeply religious in outward behavior, yet Jesus often rebuked them because “They do all their deeds to be seen by others” (Matthew 23:5). Their piety was more...

Regular workouts are one of my passions. I take immense joy in maintaining a healthy body, even in my 40s. While it does require time away from my family and demands a lot of effort, I embrace it wholeheartedly because I witness the benefits every day. Staying fit has made it easier for me to...

For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.. – Romans 8:29-30...

Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the Lord your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB We could see silver lining in every cloud if we look hard enough. Even in the depths...

Christmas has been a celebration of the birth of Jesus for over a millennium of Christian history. While there islittle doubt that folklores and various traditions have built upon today’s Christmas celebrations, the claims that it wasrooted in pagan worship does not hold candle under scrutiny. It is more fiction than fact. We will take...

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV Thanksgiving is more than a day to overindulge on turkey and dessert. It’s a chance to pause and reflect on the countless blessings in our lives. While gratitude...