“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52) Second Coming by Larry Burkett During the latter part of the twentieth century, there was a Second Coming Movement, which consisted of people […]
“Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.” (Philippians 3:13) God Told Me To by Larry Burkett Have you ever witnessed a Christian who was obviously doing something rather questionable but rationalizing it to […]
“Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” (Proverbs 11:14) What Nobody Wants by Larry Burkett Some years ago a Christian friend was caught in immorality. He was a dynamic teacher, an avid witness for Jesus Christ, and had led many people to the Lord. However, as facts […]
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. . . . It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV) A Reflection of Values by Larry Burkett It is enlightening to reflect on what the Bible has to say about business. Many Christians say […]
“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV) What’s in a Brand Name? by Chuck Bentley When it comes to shopping, are you trapped in a cycle of buying products with the most prestigious brand names? Have luxuries become necessities? Satan […]
“Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8) Conversion by Larry Burkett At the heart of the Gospel is Christ’s atonement and resurrection. Jesus came to earth for one purpose: to die for our sins. When we were created, […]
“The deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19) Just A Little Extra by Larry Burkett Dr. Brown had been the pastor of one of the larger churches in the city for only three months but had brought some fine messages that were […]
“Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:5) Dealing With Pride by Larry Burkett In order to cure a disease, we must first be able to recognize its symptoms. When we are trapped by our pride, our effectiveness for the Kingdom is hindered. Without a change and a commitment […]
“Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.” (Isaiah 26:4) Trusting Totally by Larry Burkett If I could wake up tomorrow, having gained one ability I don’t have, I would want it to be the ability to absolutely trust God in everything I do—to have no doubts and […]
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’.” (1 Peter 5:5 NIV) Humility by Chuck Bentley Humility is the priceless cornerstone of financial wisdom. It will change the way you think about money, the way you make money, and the way you […]
