“Fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and suffered shipwreck in regard to their faith.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19) Your Conscience, Your Guide by Larry Burkett We received a letter at the ministry from a woman who asked how we felt about a Christian using the telephone but not paying […]
“If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,’ and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?” (James 2:15-16) Unmet Christian Needs by Larry Burkett Unfortunately, unmet needs […]
“Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” (James 1:22 ) Christian Commitment by Larry Burkett If most Christians in America were as dedicated to Christian activities (Bible study, prayer, evangelism) as they are to sports, we would truly have a spiritual revival today. Christians often are confronted with a conflict […]
“They cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.” (Psalm 107:19) Lessons Learned by Larry Burkett We can learn from all the experiences we have in life, especially the difficult times. When I reflect on the years since I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent two major surgeries, I […]
“Who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, ‘Why did you make me like this,’ will it?” (Romans 9:20) The Riches Syndrome by Larry Burkett Many Christians have concluded that since poverty isn’t normal, riches must be. Therefore, they have assumed that God must make […]
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25) Different Gifts by Chuck Bentley Have you finished your Christmas shopping? If not, you may be dreading the crowds and the pressure of buying more than you can afford. As you plan your gift giving for this Christmas, I would […]
“…We establish the Law.” (Romans 3:31) “The Establishment” by Larry Burkett The apostle Paul gave a dissertation to some Jewish converts, telling them that the Law, established in the Old Testament, was not abolished as a result of salvation. One common idea of that generation was that once someone was saved that person was no […]
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” (1 Timothy 6:17) Christmas Gift Giving by Larry Burkett We have become terribly imbalanced. We may give a surplus of […]
“I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity.” (Deuteronomy 30:15) Abortion’s Spiritual Impact by Larry Burkett Obviously abortion is an abomination before the Lord. In my mind, there’s no difference between aborting babies and forcing children to walk through fire that consumes them. The only difference is that one is […]
“Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV) Rights or Responsibilities by Larry Burkett I believe that we are so conscious of our rights today that our “rights” will ultimately cost us our freedom. […]
