“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. …For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God”.” […]
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Being in God’s Will by Larry Burkett Even with the best discernment, it’s possible, and even probable, that we will do things that are out of […]
“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Serving the Master by Larry Burkett Our motives about earning a living are encompassed within our service to the Lord. Many times our commitments will break down when they require sacrifices that may include a […]
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8 NIV) Saving Money by Chuck Bentley By saving money, we can be prepared for God to use us to serve […]
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23 NIV) “Material” Witness by Larry Burkett God has placed us in a materialistic world, not only to witness to the unsaved but also for the purpose of examining our relationship to Him. There can be […]
“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) Obsessed With Work by Chuck Bentley If God were to call you home today, would you leave with regrets? Would you have missed His […]
“I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.” (Exodus 33:12) Only You Will Do by Larry Burkett Did you ever audition for a play or for a chorus? Usually you have to do a bit of acting or singing—whatever is required—and then leave, hoping to get chosen and […]
“The God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd. . . even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight.” (Hebrews 13:20-21) Communing With God by Larry Burkett Oswald Chambers says that when you stay in […]
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) No One is Perfect by Larry Burkett Committing sin has its consequences. One of the best examples of that is the story of David and Bathsheba. They committed adultery and a child was born. […]
“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.” (Psalm 112:1 NIV) Promises in Proverbs by Chuck Bentley When it comes to financial principles, one of the richest books in the Bible is Proverbs. This book contains two important promises that are very helpful in our efforts to handle […]
