“What kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.” (2 Peter 3:11 NIV) Excuse Me Please by Larry Burkett Without exception, God has a unique and meaningful plan for every believer, and it does not depend […]
“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Consider the Cost by Larry Burkett Service to Jesus Christ is demanding. It may actually be that we will have to work as hard for God’s kingdom as we do for earthly riches. […]
“Christ in you, the hope of glory. We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.” (Colossians 1:27-28 NIV) Getting out the Message by Larry Burkett Nothing interferes more with our ability to serve God than our need to earn a living. An observer from […]
“Since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.” (Romans 1:28 NIV) The Cost of Compromise by Larry Burkett There’s a cost to be paid for every compromise, especially to God’s Word. That price is […]
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last in my name.” (John 15:16 NIV) Whom Will You Choose? by Larry Burkett In our society, most people are looking for guidance and unwavering commitment to principles. Unfortunately, when these can’t be found, many people believe […]
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NIV) Too Poor to Make a Difference? by Chuck Bentley If you compare yourself to others, you may begin to believe that you’ll never be rich enough to make a significant difference for God’s Kingdom. But God’s purpose for your life can be […]
“Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV) Rights or Responsibilities by Larry Burkett I believe that we are so conscious of our rights today that our “rights” will ultimately cost us our freedom. […]
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:1-2 NIV) Keeping Vows by Larry Burkett It is clear in God’s Word that a vow (promise) of any kind is not to […]
“Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) As in any other area of Christian service, it is important to establish priorities. We can […]
“The Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. . . .for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.” (Proverbs 2:6, 8 NIV) Choices in a Christian Business by Larry Burkett Being a Christian businessperson is not easy. Many choices that are highly acceptable in most […]
