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Changes in meaning are influenced by the development of the times due to several factors. Changes in meaning can also occur in the world of literature, because literature is created using the medium of language. Language is a social creation, one of the literary works is the novel. Lord Of The Rings let me be a goddamn whore. Dahlan is an interesting novel because the story is taken from the real events of a Muslim woman who was very devout worship and then became a prostitute. In the middle of the process of becoming a kaffah/total muslimah, hit by a storm of disappointment by the organization she adored so that she finally decided to get out/run away. It is in that empty state that falls into a black world. The purpose of this study was to examine the changes in the form of amelioration in the novel God allow me to be a prostitute by Muhidin M. Dahlan. This type of research is a descriptive qualitative research. The Data in this study are words derived from novel quotations, and the source of the data in this study is the novel God allow me to be a Whore By Muhidin M. Dahlan. Data collection techniques used in this study are read and record. Data analysis techniques by classifying data including amelioration, marking the words, analyzing the data in accordance with the Indonesian dictionary (KBBI) and making conclusions. The results of this study, found as many as 30 word forms that change the meaning of amelioration.

This article discusses the theological understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, and its impact on the life of faith of Christians. The Apostle Paul emphasized the diversity of the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to every believer to build the body of Christ, namely the church. Although there are many different gifts, all come from one source, namely the Holy Spirit, and are intended for the common good. The theological view of Randy Frank Rouw highlights the important role of the Holy Spirit in the missionary service of the church, which enables people to sincerely accept Jesus and live His truth. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method to examine the understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and its relevance in the context of the contemporary church. Data were obtained through a literature study with content analysis using the hermeneutic method, which provides an in-depth understanding of the meaning of these gifts in the historical and cultural context of the Corinthian congregation. The study also discusses how the modern church can apply these gifts wisely, considering the challenges faced by the contemporary church, such as differences in theological views and individualism. The results of the study emphasize the importance of a correct understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the life of the church today, with the aim of introducing Jesus Christ to the world and glorifying God. The diversity of gifts must be appreciated in the unity of the body of Christ, and each congregation is expected to use these gifts in love, complementing each other, and supporting the development of the church and society. This approach aims to provide practical guidance for the church in implementing the biblical teachings on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Drugs can penetrate all levels of society that do not recognize boundaries of status, age or gender. Drugs have become a part of culture in every country that has not yet eradicated them optimally. In the Indonesian context, the widespread use of illegal drugs among youth is of particular note, because they are human resources for building the nation. In fact, most people start using drugs at a young age. In aspects of life, it seems as if drugs have become a lifestyle for young people. For example, juvenile delinquency - such as free sex, drunkenness which occurs as a result of drug use. Victims of drug abuse are people who are dependent. Dependence is usually motivated by a lack of meaning in life and high levels of stress experienced by drug users. Pastoral counseling services are one of the therapies for their recovery in addition to medical, psychiatric and psychosocial therapy. Through pastoral counseling services, we will have a goal in writing articles, namely those that are characterized by increasing meaning in life and decreasing stress levels. It even brings them to know God better and to live with faith full of hope. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature review using a content analysis approach. And knowledge about how to overcome the meaning of life and stress using an Existential approach. 

Islamic economics in Indonesia has significant potential to build a just and sustainable economic system. This research aims to examine the development of Islamic economics in Indonesia, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities faced. Using literature analysis methods, this research explores the progress of the Islamic finance sector, the influence of the thoughts of figures such as Monzer Kahf and M. Umer Chapra, as well as the application of the main principles of Islamic economics. The results of the study show that although the Islamic economic sector has developed rapidly since the founding of Bank Muamalat in 1992, there are still a number of obstacles, such as low public understanding of sharia finance, regulations that are not yet optimal, and a lack of experts in this field. However, great opportunities are seen in the development of the halal industrial sector, integration of sharia- based financial technology, and government policy support. The main principles of Islamic economics, such as the oneness of God (tauhid), social justice, and the prohibition of usury, are important guidelines in facing modern economic challenges. The thoughts of figures such as Kahf and Chapra strengthen Islamic economic practices, especially in sharia financial management and fair distribution of wealth. With policy reform, improved education, and innovation in sharia financial products, the Islamic economy in Indonesia can develop into one of the main pillars of inclusive economic development and support the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

This article examines the story of David’s election as king of Israel in 1 Samuel 16:1-13 through a historical-critical approach. The focus of this study is to understand how God chooses based on the heart, not the outward appearance, as emphasized in verse 7. This study highlights the differences between how humans and God judge a person, as well as the importance of inner qualities in choosing a leader. Through this analysis, it is found that God asserts His sovereignty and prioritizes faithfulness, humility, and obedience as the main criteria in determining the leader of His people. This story is theologically and practically relevant to today’s life, especially in character development and spiritual leadership.  

This research explores the theological and economic value of Ulos as one of the local wisdom of the Batak people. Ulos, which is a traditional woven cloth, not only functions as body protection, but also contains rich symbolic meaning in various traditional ceremonies, reflecting love, prayer and hope. This study emphasizes the role of Ulos in reflecting Gospel values, such as love and salvation, and links them to theological responsibility in the context of economic activity. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, which involves interviews and observations of Ulos craftsmen. The main focus is on the challenges this tradition faces in the modern era, while highlighting the need to empower artisans to utilize digital marketing. In this way, Ulos is understood as a means of preserving local culture as well as enlivening the values of the Kingdom of God in society.  

This article examines Joshua's Integrity in Joshua 5:13-15 with a historical-critical approach to identify the values ​​of leadership with integrity based on Joshua's experience meeting the Commander of the Lord's Host. The research method in the form of a literature study is used to explore the meaning of the Bible text and its relevance to modern leadership challenges. The results of the study show that Joshua's leadership is characterized by full obedience, humility, and respect for divine authority. These values ​​are the foundation for today's leaders in overcoming the temptations of egoism and worldly strategies. The implementation of these values ​​includes recognizing the presence of God, making decisions based on moral principles, and developing humility to create dignified, effective, and common-good-oriented leadership.    

The concepts of justice and peace in Islam are fundamental elements that underlie the social, political and moral structure in Islamic society. Justice (al-'Adl) in Islam includes not only legal or distributive justice, but also social and spiritual justice which demands a balance between individual rights and collective interests. This research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the importance of these two concepts in creating a harmonious and civilized society, as well as how Muslims can contribute to creating a better world. This research is descriptive-analytic in nature, namely describing and analyzing in depth how Islam views justice and peace based on available sources. Following are the research steps: Determine the main research theme (justice and peace), collect data sources, read and analyze relevant texts, identify Islamic principles related to justice and peace. These principles of justice are strengthened by the teachings of the Koran and Sunnah which emphasize the importance of equal treatment, eliminating injustice and fulfilling human rights. Peace (as-Salam) in Islam is not only interpreted as the absence of conflict, but as a state of harmony rooted in justice and a sense of social responsibility. This research can provide deeper insight into the concept of justice in Islam. Islam teaches that justice is not only applied in the context of human relationships with God, but also in relationships between humans. This research can examine how these principles of justice can be applied in various contexts of daily life, including government, economics and social relations.

This article examines the theme "Between Worldly Lust and Closeness to God" through an analysis of James 4:1-10 in a contemporary context. The main focus of this article is to explore the conflict between worldly desires and the call to live in humility before God. Through text exgestion, it is found that disputes and dissatisfaction often arise from unsatisfied desires. James emphasizes the importance of self-surrender and humility as a way to draw closer to God, and warns us of the dangers of "friendship with the world" which can alienate us from deep spiritual connection. This article also highlights the relevance of James' teachings in facing the challenges of modern life, where individuals are often trapped in a cycle of ambition and busyness. By applying the principles of humility, repentance, and concrete action, individuals can find deeper meaning and purpose. As a suggestion, it is important for readers to do self-reflection and get involved in a community that supports the spiritual journey. The conclusion of this study is that although worldly challenges are very real, there is a path to achieving closeness to God through awareness and commitment in everyday life.    

This article discusses the role of reason, spirit and passion in human life according to Islamic teachings, and how these three elements interact with each other to achieve a balanced life. The purpose of this research is to understand how Islam teaches the management of reason, spirit and passion as fundamental elements in human life, so that true happiness in this world and the hereafter can be achieved. The method used in this research is literature review and text analysis of the main sources of Islam, such as the Qur'an and Hadith, as well as the opinions of relevant scholars and experts. The results of this study show that Islam emphasizes the importance of maintaining harmony between reason, spirit, and lust through worship, introspection, and self-control. The intellect functions as a tool for wise thinking and decision-making, helping humans understand religious teachings and controlling passions. The spirit as the spiritual essence connects humans with God, providing the impetus to do good and achieve spiritual happiness. Meanwhile, lust, which includes worldly urges, must be controlled so as not to lead humans to pleasures that violate sharia. The study concludes that the balance between these three elements leads to a meaningful life that is in line with the purpose of creation as servants of Allah.

His research discusses the influence of wives in earning a living on family welfare, where this research was made based on observations regarding wives who work to earn a living, who are the backbone of the family in order to meet all the needs of their respective households. The majority of the labor force for women always increases every year. Because of the big role that women play as housewives, most of them play a big role in the welfare of their families, from paying for housing, education and even food. The role of the husband as head of the household and the wife as a housewife must go hand in hand. The husband as head of the family is responsible for earning a living for the welfare of the family. On the other hand, as a housewife, the wife must have creativity in managing the family economy. And what needs to be understood is that in the household each husband and wife have their own roles. So that general conclusions can be drawn, namely: a. The husband is obliged to provide his wife with shelter and other support. b.  The wife must follow her husband and live at her husband's place.  The amount of maintenance obligations depends on the husband's discretion.  So providing maintenance is based on the husband's ability, not the wife's request. Families are formed through the marriage process. Marriage is a pattern of behavior created by God for regeneration in the development of human life in a world that is always dynamic in accordance with the times. With marriage, a life together in the household is formed. The journey of a household is like an ark that sails across the vast ocean and goes through a long journey where winds and storms will definitely come which will become obstacles on the journey.Recently, the reality is that many households find it difficult to realize the goal of marriage. Many households are unhappy due to various problems such as disharmony, economics, infidelity and so on. It is often found in household life that husband and wife complain and complain to other people or to their family, as a result of not fulfilling the rights that must be obtained or not carrying out obligations from one of the parties. Lack of understanding and even ignorance of husband and wife regarding the rights and obligations in the household is often be the cause of disharmony and rifts in the household. In order to achieve a good household, individuals in the household should know each other, understand and carry out their respective rights and obligations.

This study aims to design an innovative and relevant Christian Religious Education (PAK) curriculum for catechism at HKBP Palmarum. This curriculum is designed by integrating local wisdom values ​​to strengthen students' faith. The research method used is a quantitative method. The results of the study indicate that local wisdom is relevant to Christian teachings, PAK material is adjusted to effective learning methods. The curriculum developed is expected to improve students' understanding of Christian teachings, strengthen their relationship with God, and encourage them to apply Christian values ​​in everyday life, while preserving local wisdom values. "The results of the study indicate that the design of the PAK curriculum based on local wisdom has great potential in increasing learning motivation, deep understanding of Christian teachings, and appreciation of moral values. In addition, this curriculum can also strengthen the relationship between the church and the surrounding community.

Leadership is an activity of influencing others so that they can work together to achieve the desired goals in accordance with the needs of those they lead, in an organization or institution. One of them is transformational leadership which emphasizes a leader who needs to motivate his subordinates to carry out their responsibilities in accordance with the needs of the organization / institution. Church organizations or institutions really need and embody such transformational leadership figures. Deborah is one of the biblical figures from among women who has a transformational leadership figure, who managed to build a strong community in the fellowship of God's people. She is a judge and prophet in the midst of the problems, challenges, and struggles of her people. In the context of contemporary modern times, Deborah's leadership figure is very relevant as a transformational leader. Based on the explanation above, the author wants to study, explore and analyze the Theology of Deborah's Transformational Leadership Based on the Book of Judges, as a provision for our needs academically in our service as leaders.

Islamic education has a strategic role in shaping the character of students who are able to live harmoniously in a multicultural society. Islamic values ​​such as tolerance, mutual respect and cooperation must be taught to promote harmony amidst cultural, ethnic and religious differences. Although Islamic teachings support inclusivity and respect for diversity, its practice is often faced with challenges. Therefore, an Islamic education approach with a multicultural perspective is needed to teach students to understand that differences are God's decree and must be seen as a social force. This educational concept needs to prioritize human values, moderation and openness, as well as integrating diversity in learning. Through education that emphasizes multiculturalism, it is hoped that a generation that not only adheres to religion but is also able to maintain social harmony can be formed. This research also identifies challenges in implementing multicultural education in Islamic schools and offers strategies to overcome these obstacles.

This analysis uses the Wimba Method and Visual Language Expression System to examine the visual language of the Goddess Parwati statue. Using a qualitative descriptive research method with a historical background to obtain a description of the creation that is appropriate to the period of its creation. Viewed from the visual language approach, several general things are obtained regarding the Goddess Parwati statue, namely: (1) Iconography aspect: identifying and describing all elements of the Goddess Parwati statue; (2) Historical aspect: The Goddess Parwati statue was discovered in the 14th century. The initial location of the discovery was at the BHRE Kahuripan Site, Panggih Village, Trowulan District, Mojokerto Regency, East Java. (3) Visual language aspect: Seen from the combination of naturalistic-stylized depiction methods using decorative methods. The data analysis model used is an interactive model analysis carried out by collecting data, reducing data, presenting data, and drawing conclusions/verifying data. The study of the contents of the wimba shows that there are various types of jewelry depicted on the Goddess Parwati statue as supporters of the statue's identity.   Keywords:  Visual Language, Statue of Goddess Parvati, Iconography, Wimba and Phraseology, Qualitative Descriptive Method  

This research examines Judges 2:1-5 through a historically critical lens to explain their theological implications and relevance to contemporary audiences. The Book of Judges summarizes a pivotal period in Israel's historical narrative as they sought to defend their faith in the face of foreign cultural influences. This passage describes the warning of the Archangel of God to Israel for their failure to expel the Canaanites from the Promised Land, which had a detrimental effect on their religious and social dynamics. This analysis investigates historical context, literary composition, and symbolic elements, while also emphasizing central themes such as obedience to divine command, the impact of transgression, and the need for repentance. Using qualitative methodologies, including literary analysis and exegetical scrutiny, this study shows that loyalty to God is a prerequisite for receiving His help, while disobedience entails oppression and harmful influence. The continued relevance of this text serves as a poignant reminder of the necessity of upholding unwavering devotion to God in the midst of life's vicissitudes.

The word mission is derived from Misio Dei, meaning that the Triune God plays a role in it, God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Understanding the role of the Triune God in Misio Dei will help a strong mission movement in the church. The church is the channel of God's mission to proclaim the good news that the Kingdom of God has come. The church is responsible for carrying out God's mission so that the mission movement remains sustainable. The younger generation is the only successor to the mission movement in the church, therefore it is necessary to discover the obstacles in the mission movement in the younger generation so that the church continues carrying on the mission. JKI Injil Kerajaan Church is one of the churches whose mission is to build a generation of disciple leaders who are pleasing to God and impact others. The younger generation at the JKI IK Church has not become missionaries since 2020. The factor that influenced the decline in missionaries at the JKI IK Church was the existence of an identity crisis. This self-identity crisis can be addressed by strengthening the relationship with the Holy Spirit. In addition, we must learn from the expansion of the early church where the supporting factors for the expansion of the early church were the renewing power of the Gospel, fruitful and reaping evangelistic motivation, context-appropriate service variations, conducive geo-political factors and recruiting workers for the expansion of church missions.

The elderly (elderly) is a human being who has reached the age of 60 years and above, who is susceptible to various diseases related to changes and declines in mental, physical, economic, and social aspects. These problems affect the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to explain the quality of life of the elderly in the Elderly Nursing Home and the Role of the Church in it. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method, with observations in the field, interviews with sources, and with literature. The role of the church is very important in meeting the spiritual needs to build spiritually. A church that serves the elderly is a church that does God's will, called to provide proper service and place for the elderly who are abandoned. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the presence of the church in providing services has an effect on the quality of life of the elderly.

Israel is a special place in the history of 3 religions in the world, Judaism, Christianity/Catholicism and Islam, each has its own history. For some people, Israel is just a country that was only established in 1948 after becoming sovereign, but some think that Israel has existed since the descendants of Jacob grew large and settled in the Promised Land given by God. As a place that is considered sacred and holy land or Holyland, religious people come to hold pilgrimage tours. In addition to seeing and traveling, there is an aspect of studying the past, figures and places written in the Bible. The Holyland Spiritual Pilgrimage Tour is a favorite place for adherents of the 3 religions. The incident of the attack on the Israeli area by Hamas on October 7, 2024 and claimed many victims caused the conflict between Israel and Palestine to occur and be larger in scale. The conflict involved many parties and finally there was a major impact, one of which was the impact of the Holyland Spiritual Pilgrimage Tour. Tourism actors from the organizers and users felt the detrimental impact. So this study was conducted to examine the impact.  

Spiritual growth of Youth is the process of growing in size or growing in the spirituality and context of Christianity. Spiritual growth involves trying to guide individuals who do not yet have a personal attachment to Jesus Christ toward a connection with Him, so that they can become part of God's responsible community [Latif Helen Farida, "The Influence of Teaching and Fellowship on the Spiritual Growth of Children and Adolescents," Christian Theology and Ministry (2017), 120.]. Rotto Marinus, means that spiritual growth is to provide teaching in the truth of God's word which is sown through teaching and fellowship. Therefore, in the context of pastoral ministry, a pastor of the congregation needs to teach the truth of God's word to Youth members. The pastor of the congregation plays a role in encouraging all members of the Youth to increase their spiritual growth. Good spiritual growth is greatly appreciated by Christ Jesus through His words. This study aims to explain the role of pastoral ministry on the spiritual growth of youth in the Church of the Indonesia Christian Church, Gospel of the Majapahit Satellite Kingdom, Semarang. To answer the problems and objectives of the research, qualitative research methods are used by applying data collection. The result of the research to be achieved is that the pastor of the church as a spiritual leader who plays an intense role in order to be able to increase the spiritual growth of youth well according to the teachings of Jesus in His word.