“He who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no man.” (1 Corinthians 2:15) Jumping the Gun by Larry Burkett Several contestants entered a race, which was to start with the firing of a gun. But, in anticipation, one of the contestants started before the gun fired. He “jumped the gun.” […]
“Who regards you as superior? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) Proud or Pleased? by Larry Burkett There was a time when I found it difficult to accept that everything I […]
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” (Proverbs 27:2) Pride or Confidence by Larry Burkett Our society has taught us that if we don’t show self-confidence others won’t have confidence in us either. We live in a time when a great deal of emphasis is placed […]
“Because of the proof given by this ministry they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 9:13) Recognizing God’s Will by Larry Burkett It seems evident that many Christians fall victim to worldly success motivation. They have a lot of drive and ambition, but they fail to […]
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:3) I Shall Return by Larry Burkett “I shall return” is a quote that was made famous during World War II by Gen. Douglas MacArthur as a promise […]
“One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV) Six Ways to Be Generous by Chuck Bentley Our generosity as the Body of Christ has been tested in the past, and it will be […]
“Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth and sing for joy and sing praises.” (Psalm 98:4) Joyful Noise? by Larry Burkett Everyone has his or her own opinion about what music is approved by God. Is some music bad? Well, from a humanistic perspective, we know that children who have been raised hearing […]
“Food is for the stomach, and the stomach is for food; but God will do away with both of them.” (1 Corinthians 6:13) Eating Habits by Larry Burkett The majority of Americans have poor eating habits. I think the problem we’re having with food is the same problem we have with almost every other thing […]
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15) God’s Word by Larry Burkett I read the Bible in my private devotion time. I don’t actually study during those times. Rather, I’m looking to see if God […]
“Behold, the day of the Lord is coming, cruel, with fury and burning anger, to make the land a desolation; and He will exterminate its sinners from it.” (Isaiah 13:9) End Times by Larry Burkett There are many views on end-time prophecy. My philosophy is twofold. I got part of it from my former pastor, […]
