“Concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, . . . There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. . . . and there are varieties of effects, but the same God who works all things in all persons” (1 Corinthians 12:1, 4, 6) Be the Best by Larry Burkett Noah was told to build a ship; Abraham […]
“So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?” (Luke 16:11 NIV) True Riches by Chuck Bentley What are the “true riches” that Christians receive for being faithful in handling money and possessions? After the fall of mankind in Genesis 3, humans began to view things as […]
“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24) Financial Discouragement by Larry Burkett Perhaps the most consistent area of discouragement for most people is financial failure. Not only […]
“My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46) Questioning God by Larry Burkett The question in today’s Scripture verse is one of the most poignant questions ever asked in history. It makes me wonder what I would say if I could ask God one question? If we are made in God’s image, […]
“He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.” (Proverbs 28:13) Correcting Deception by Larry Burkett Lord Denman wrote that “deception is a delusion, a mockery, and a snare.” Whenever you detect a deception in your own life, large or small, stop what you’re doing and confess […]
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. …For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God”.” […]
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Being in God’s Will by Larry Burkett Even with the best discernment, it’s possible, and even probable, that we will do things that are out of […]
“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Serving the Master by Larry Burkett Our motives about earning a living are encompassed within our service to the Lord. Many times our commitments will break down when they require sacrifices that may include a […]
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8 NIV) Saving Money by Chuck Bentley By saving money, we can be prepared for God to use us to serve […]
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23 NIV) “Material” Witness by Larry Burkett God has placed us in a materialistic world, not only to witness to the unsaved but also for the purpose of examining our relationship to Him. There can be […]
