“Pray without ceasing.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Prayer Habits by Larry Burkett It’s good to set aside a particular time or times each day for prayer. But, instead of being in prayer at just those times, we should be in an attitude of prayer all day – wherever we are. Of course, I don’t mean to […]
“The flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please.” (Galatians 5:17) Wants or Needs by Larry Burkett Balance and moderation are the keys to determining what is a need, want, or […]
“All that my eyes desired I did not refuse them. I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure, for my heart was pleased because of all my labor and this was my reward for all my labor.” (Ecclesiastes 2:10) Accumulating Things by Larry Burkett The tendency expressed in today’s verse is what prompted Karl […]
“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!” (Matthew 7:11) The Guilt Trap by Larry Burkett We sometimes fail to trust God because, inwardly, we believe that God wants to […]
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” (Romans 12:10 NIV) Treat Employees Fairly by Chuck Bentley I once asked Larry Burkett for his best advice for leading a ministry. I remember he did not even hesitate one second as he looked me in the eye and said, “Treat all […]
“By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:35) The Test of Discipleship by Larry Burkett The message the Lord Jesus Christ gave His disciples just before going to be with the Father in Heaven is recorded in John 13 and 14. He announced […]
“The effectual prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” (James 5:16) Effectual Prayer by Larry Burkett All through the Bible we read about what was accomplished through prayer. When Elijah prayed, God sent fire from heaven. When Daniel prayed for his and his companions’ lives, the hungry lions were unable to hurt them. When […]
“Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5) Hope for the Future by Larry Burkett As we read our daily newspapers and watch the local and national news on television, we are disturbed by the violence, bloodshed, […]
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” (Psalm 127:2) Balancing Home and Work by Chuck Bentley It’s difficult to maintain the correct balance between work, family, and other important things if you’re working […]
“As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior.” (1 Peter 1:14-15) Purposeful Obedience by Larry Burkett Sometimes it can be difficult to do the things we want to do. When […]
