“The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5) Haste Makes Waste by Larry Burkett Bill and Jayne were seminar sponsors for their city. Bill, as usual, took little interest and left the preparation to Jayne. However, in addition to coordinating the seminar, Jayne also […]
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4 NIV) It’s Just Entertainment by Chuck Bentley Some people say gambling is just entertainment, like fishing, seeing a movie, or going to a baseball game. But when you win at gambling, you do so at many […]
“Commit thy works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” (Proverbs 16:3) Eliminate Failure by Larry Burkett Jim operated a business with another man who was both his friend and partner. When the business began to generate losses, rather than profits, Jim called and shared his concern with me, stating that they were […]
“Keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and have suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” (1 Timothy 1:19) Faith and Conscience by Larry Burkett Our Scripture verse likens faith to a ship. The conscience can be likened to the hull of that ship. When the conscience (hull) gets a hole in […]
“Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. . . .In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all.” (1 Chronicles 29:11-12 NIV) A Biblical View of Success by Chuck Bentley One […]
“He who is spiritual appraises all things, yet he himself is appraised by no man.” (1 Corinthians 2:15) Jumping the Gun by Larry Burkett Several contestants entered a race, which was to start with the firing of a gun. But, in anticipation, one of the contestants started before the gun fired. He “jumped the gun.” […]
“Who regards you as superior? And what do you have that you did not receive? But if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7) Proud or Pleased? by Larry Burkett There was a time when I found it difficult to accept that everything I […]
“Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.” (Proverbs 27:2) Pride or Confidence by Larry Burkett Our society has taught us that if we don’t show self-confidence others won’t have confidence in us either. We live in a time when a great deal of emphasis is placed […]
“Because of the proof given by this ministry they will glorify God for your obedience to your confession of the gospel of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 9:13) Recognizing God’s Will by Larry Burkett It seems evident that many Christians fall victim to worldly success motivation. They have a lot of drive and ambition, but they fail to […]
“If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:3) I Shall Return by Larry Burkett “I shall return” is a quote that was made famous during World War II by Gen. Douglas MacArthur as a promise […]
