“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NIV) Too Poor to Make a Difference? by Chuck Bentley If you compare yourself to others, you may begin to believe that you’ll never be rich enough to make a significant difference for God’s Kingdom. But God’s purpose for your life can be […]
“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. […]
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:1-2 NIV) Priorities in Business by Larry Burkett It is clear in God’s Word that a vow (promise) of any kind is not […]
“Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) Priorities in Business by Larry Burkett As in any other area of Christian service, it is important […]
“Poverty and shame will come to him who neglects discipline, but he who regards reproof will be honored ” (Proverbs 13:18) Self-Discipline by Larry Burkett In the natural order of things, God designed us to be disciplined people. The lack of self-discipline usually leads to all kinds of problems: debt, obesity, bad health–to name a few. […]
“When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it, for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.” (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5) Honoring a Vow by Larry Burkett A principle that has been greatly overlooked in […]
“Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Godly Inheritance by Larry Burkett The most important inheritance we can offer our children is a Christian influence that leads to salvation. We think of an inheritance coming after someone’s death, but […]
“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 […]
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 between God’s way and the world’s attractions. One pastor of a large dynamic church confided […]
