“Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” (John 6:27 NIV). Your Next Job by Chuck Bentley Do you have an idea of what your next job might be […]
“Behold the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness.” (Psalm 33:18) Strong or Weak by Larry Burkett One thing I’ve found after many years of counseling is that even the strongest of Christians have their weaknesses; and there is nothing unspiritual about admitting them. In fact, […]
“You are from God, little children, and have overcome. . . because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) Depression by Larry Burkett Only once in my life was I genuinely depressed. It was due to what I would call burnout. I was traveling, doing […]
“Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked.” (Psalm 37:16 NIV) Discontentment by Chuck Bentley One of the primary symptoms of discontentment is that you’re unable to experience peace living on what God has provided. You’re restless, you feel that you have a void inside, and it seems you’re always […]
“Give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” (Luke 6:38) What Does it Mean? by Larry Burkett Few verses are quoted more than today’s Scripture regarding the principle of […]
“We are the temple of the living God; just as God said, ‘I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God and they shall be My people.’ ” (2 Corinthians 6:16) Hasty Decisions by Larry Burkett Often Christians rationalize hasty, even foolish, decisions on the basis of “God told me […]
“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, . . . that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” (Deuteronomy 5:16) Mothers by Larry Burkett God commanded us to give honor to our mothers. The most famous mother in the […]
“The lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep His covenant, and who remember His precepts to do them.” (Psalm 103:17-18) A Decision Must Be Made by Larry Burkett All parents need to ask themselves how they want to be remembered […]
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37 NIV) Self-Interest by Chuck Bentley Some people try to manipulate God for great gain, but that doesn’t work. God knows everyone’s heart. The Book of Acts tells the story of Simon, a professed convert to […]
“God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.” (1 Corinthians 14:33) Learn to Say No by Larry Burkett We live in a time-crazy society. When you prioritize your time, be honest about it. There are only so many things you can realistically accomplish in one […]
