“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) What Do You Stand For? by Larry Burkett The question often is asked, “What do Christians stand for?” The answer the world would give is, “Not much other than what we do.” The sad part about it is that most people really want […]
“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) Seek His Kingdom by Larry Burkett The admonition to seek first the kingdom of God is given by the Lord as a contrast to worrying about material possessions. I believe there never has been a generation of Christians […]
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8) A Less Stressful Approach to Finances by Chuck Bentley Are you experiencing new levels of insecurity? Have the things you placed your confidence in disappointed you? God tells us in Psalm […]
“Whoever in the name of a disciple gives to one of these little ones even a cup of cold water to drink, truly I say to you he shall not lose his reward.” (Matthew 10:42) Get Involved by Larry Burkett Be certain when you give that you are not using a gift of money to avoid […]
Whoever serves, let him do so as by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.” (1 Peter 4:11) The Call of God by Larry Burkett Some have been called by God to go into full-time […]
“You are the salt of the earth.” (Matthew 5:13) You Are Salt by Larry Burkett Salt has two major purposes: to season and to preserve. Seasonings make things taste better and they become more palatable. When other people look at us, as Christians, they should see love, kindness, joy, and peace—pleasant things that make life […]
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7) Sowing and Reaping by Larry Burkett Most Christians are familiar with the principle of sowing and reaping as it applies to giving–though few really believe it. That same principle applies to sharing time in the Lord’s […]
“You will be blessed, since they do not have the means to repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14:14) Time Out by Larry Burkett Most Christians would never refuse to do God’s will; it’s just that the timing is not right. When God calls us, He wants obedience […]
“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Consider the Cost by Larry Burkett Service to Jesus Christ is demanding. It may actually mean that we will have to work as hard for God’s kingdom as we do for earthly riches or, perish […]
“But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” (Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV) The Bottom Line About Financial Results by Chuck Bentley Our pragmatic culture drives us towards a bottom-line results orientation. Many rationalize this attitude like this: “If the returns are good, what does it matter if […]
