“The deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.” (Mark 4:19) Just A Little Extra by Larry Burkett Dr. Brown had been the pastor of one of the larger churches in the city for only three months but had brought some fine messages that were […]
“Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord.” (Proverbs 16:5) Dealing With Pride by Larry Burkett In order to cure a disease, we must first be able to recognize its symptoms. When we are trapped by our pride, our effectiveness for the Kingdom is hindered. Without a change and a commitment […]
“Trust in the Lord forever, for in God the Lord, we have an everlasting Rock.” (Isaiah 26:4) Trusting Totally by Larry Burkett If I could wake up tomorrow, having gained one ability I don’t have, I would want it to be the ability to absolutely trust God in everything I do—to have no doubts and […]
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’.” (1 Peter 5:5 NIV) Humility by Chuck Bentley Humility is the priceless cornerstone of financial wisdom. It will change the way you think about money, the way you make money, and the way you […]
“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10) At What Price? by Larry Burkett I often think of people, like Howard Hughes, who made tremendous successes of their lives financially and materially. These people did what they thought was best, but when they […]
“Not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself; for if we live, we live for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord’s.” (Romans 14:7-8) We Are the Lord’s by Larry Burkett I grew up in a non-Christian atmosphere. I never saw Christianity manifested in my parents, […]
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. . . . You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37, 39) New Year’s Commitment by Larry Burkett As the new year opens, I’d like to challenge you to make one commitment (you’ll […]
“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. […]
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last in my name.” (John 15:16 NIV) Whom Will You Choose? by Larry Burkett In our society, most people are looking for guidance and unwavering commitment to principles. Unfortunately, when these can’t be found, many people believe […]
