“I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Psalm 34:1) Praising God by Larry Burkett To me, praising God is an integral part of the Christian walk, because it is acknowledging God’s ownership over my life. I believe that one fundamental principle established all through God’s Word […]
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but [the one] who fears the Lord. . .shall be praised.” (Proverbs 31:30) Celebrities by Larry Burkett We have a tendency to make celebrities of people and treat them as if they were superior. I have a real problem with “celebrities.” Some people have even tried to […]
“Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” (Psalm 40:5 NIV) Pursuing God’s Purpose for Your Life by Chuck Bentley In Acts 13:36, Paul noted […]
“If you are only angry, even in your own home, you are in danger of judgment.” Matthew 5:22 What To Do With Anger by Larry Burkett There are different kinds of anger. The apostle Paul tells us that anger will bring the wrath of God and we should “put. . . aside: anger, wrath, malice, […]
“O Thou who dost hear prayer, to Thee all men come.” Psalm 65:2 Quiet Times by Larry Burkett Sometimes my life is so hectic that it is difficult for me to schedule quiet times, but I believe it is absolutely imperative for a continued spiritual walk with the Lord that we have these quiet times. […]
“The prayer of the upright is His delight.” (Proverbs 15:8) Powerful Prayer by Larry Burkett When Jesus’ disciples attempted to cast out a demon, they couldn’t. Then Jesus came along and cast it out, and the disciples asked, “Lord, why were we unable to do this?” Jesus replied, “Only by prayer and fasting can you […]
“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2 NKJV) Manage Well by Chuck Bentley With December just around the corner, there’s a resolution for the coming year that I hope you’ll consider. It’s summed up in two words: manage well. Here are some tips to help you be successful. […]
“Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord. As long as I live, I’ll wholeheartedly obey.” (Psalm 119:33 TLB) Deeper Relationship by Larry Burkett From the first day that I accepted Christ as my Savior, I made this commitment to the Lord: “God, You know that I’m an ignorant person; I […]
“What sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness.” (2 Peter 3:11) Too Busy To Serve by Larry Burkett Nothing interferes with our ability to serve God more than our need to earn a living. The simple truth is most Americans are too busy to serve God. We have grown complacent […]
“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds” (Proverbs 27:23 NIV) Budgeting Myths and Truths by Chuck Bentley It’s easy to say “I can’t” when you’re faced with a difficult task, but when it comes to handling money, what’s comfortable and routine isn’t always best. Take budgeting, for […]
