“Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold ” (Proverbs 3:13-14 NIV) Raising Credit Smart Kids by Chuck Bentley What would parents like to see their children accomplish? If you surveyed thousands of people, you’d probably get a broad […]
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.” (Proverbs 21:20 NIV) Delayed Gratification by Chuck Bentley Being able to delay gratification is a sign of contentment. For example, if you have worn carpet but can wait to replace it until you’ve saved the […]
“He said, ‘Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them; . . . she out of her poverty put in all that she had to live on’ ” (Luke 21:1-4) Sacrificial Giving by Larry Burkett Sacrificial giving with a right attitude is possible only for Christians submitted to […]
“He has given freely to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted in honor.” (Psalm 112:9) Sharing Out of Obedience by Larry Burkett Many of the decisions we make in our Christian lives don’t make sense to the world. Therefore, we make them because of a commitment to God’s Word–in other words, […]
“You will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:11) A Spiritual Gift by Larry Burkett There’s only one reason God supplies a surplus of wealth to a Christian: so that he or she will have enough to provide for the needs of others. True wealth […]
“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 […]