“Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds” (Proverbs 27:23 NIV) Budgeting Myths and Truths by Chuck Bentley It’s easy to say “I can’t” when you’re faced with a difficult task, but when it comes to handling money, what’s comfortable and routine isn’t always best. Take budgeting, for […]
“The word of the Lord came to Jonah. . . saying, ‘Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me” (Jonah 1:1-2) Wrong Decision by Larry Burkett We are servants of the Most High God and He has the right to tell us what to […]
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:3 Poor in Spirit by Larry Burkett When I think about the poor in spirit I think of the contrast between the humble and the haughty. Jesus was not talking about the physically poor but those who were humble. Since He […]
“Godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment . . . If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) Contentment by Larry Burkett Contentment does not mean complacency. Complacency means that I have a problem that I could change, but I don’t put forth […]
Hear, my son, and accept my sayings, and the years of your life will be many” (Proverbs 4:10) Long Life by Larry Burkett God gave us a promise: If we would put into practice the principles He teaches, we would have a long life. I believe that the illnesses we have are a result of […]
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones” (Proverbs 17:22) A Joyful Heart by Larry Burkett The name “Yahweh” is actually an American attempt to say a word that can’t be pronounced. The word is “YHWH,” with no vowels. So the closest we can come to pronouncing it is to […]
“The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender” (Proverbs 22:7 NIV) Principles of Borrowing by Chuck Bentley In recent decades, debt has become a way of life for many people. Personal, corporate, and government debt have skyrocketed, putting families, companies, and citizens at risk. God’s Word doesn’t specifically say, […]
“The waywardness of the naive shall kill them, and the complacency of fools shall destroy them” (Proverbs 1:32) Learning Self-Discipline by Larry Burkett Being legalistic and rigid is not a cure for the lack of self-discipline. Both conditions are extremes and are beyond scriptural boundaries. Self-sacrifice does not ensure spirituality and often is the indicator […]
“Lord, my heart is not proud. . .nor do I involve myself in great matters, or in things too difficult for me” (Psalm 131:1) Business Bondage by Larry Burkett Business bondage is anything that disrupts your priority system as a Christian. If you are a stay-at-home wife and your husband is in business, you are […]
“You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures” (James 4:3) How To Be a Success by Larry Burkett The world’s view of success does not agree with God’s view. What are you willing to sacrifice to achieve success according to God’s way? […]
