GIF Brokenness
“Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.” (Ephesians 3:13) Brokenness by Larry Burkett Brokenness, whether it is financial, physical, or emotional, has at its center the purpose of teaching us to trust in God. Paul knew that his tribulations were the result of his […]
GIF Responding to the Testing Process
“Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.” (James 1:2-3) Responding to the Testing Process by Larry Burkett In His great wisdom, God has ordained that the perfecting of our faith and walk with Him should come by way of testing. God allows […]
GIF Integrity in the Midst of Fear
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they […]
GIF Stealing
“Not to steal from them, but to show that they can be fully trusted, so that in every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.” (Titus 2:10 NIV) Stealing by Larry Burkett Dexter was guilty of stealing, caught in the act by his Christian employer. As a company salesman, Dexter had […]
GIF Second Coming
“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52) Second Coming by Larry Burkett During the latter part of the twentieth century, there was a Second Coming Movement, which consisted of people […]
GIF God Told Me To
“Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead.” (Philippians 3:13) God Told Me To by Larry Burkett Have you ever witnessed a Christian who was obviously doing something rather questionable but rationalizing it to […]
GIF What Nobody Wants
“Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” (Proverbs 11:14) What Nobody Wants by Larry Burkett Some years ago a Christian friend was caught in immorality. He was a dynamic teacher, an avid witness for Jesus Christ, and had led many people to the Lord. However, as facts […]
GIF A Reflection of Values
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. . . . It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” (Colossians 3:23-24 NIV) A Reflection of Values by Larry Burkett It is enlightening to reflect on what the Bible has to say about business. Many Christians say […]
GIF What’s in a Brand Name?
“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.” (Ecclesiastes 5:10 NIV) What’s in a Brand Name? by Chuck Bentley When it comes to shopping, are you trapped in a cycle of buying products with the most prestigious brand names? Have luxuries become necessities? Satan […]
GIF Conversion
“Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” (Philippians 2:8) Conversion by Larry Burkett At the heart of the Gospel is Christ’s atonement and resurrection. Jesus came to earth for one purpose: to die for our sins. When we were created, […]
