“If anyone serves me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him” (John 12:26) Be a Good Follower by Larry Burkett Would you rather be a follower or a leader? Leaders earn more money, get more recognition, and are more […]
“Seek first my kingdom and my righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you” (Matthew 6:33) Put God First by Larry Burkett It’s a simple thing to say, “I do put God first.” But, is He the first thing on your mind in the morning and the last thing on your mind at night? […]
“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed” (Proverbs 15:22 NIV) Couples and Risk by Chuck Bentley As an investor, you’ll have to deal with the issue of how much risk you can take. If you’re married, an equally important issue is how much risk your spouse can take. Chances are […]
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him: fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way” (Psalm 37:7) The “Keeping Up With” Disease by Larry Burkett Do you worry or become overworked because someone else is prospering and you aren’t? This is caused by a malady called “keeping up with the […]
“Whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” (1 John 5:4) The Law of Faith by Larry Burkett Prayer is probably one of the most talked about and least understood topics in the Bible. How does prayer really work? Many Christians say that they […]
“Then He said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions’ ” (Luke 12:15 NIV) Financially Assisted Suicide by Chuck Bentley The most common group that commits suicide is adult males. And a common source of pain in […]
“Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.” (Matthew 5:42) Lending to Others by Larry Burkett Does it bother you when someone wants to borrow something that belongs to you? I suppose we all have had bad experiences and don’t want to be […]
“We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were entreating through us.” (2 Corinthians 5:20) The King’s Business by Larry Burkett A businessman was summoned before England’s queen. When he appeared, she requested that he represent England as one of the country’s ambassadors. He expressed his delight and appreciation for the honor, but he told […]
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, but everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.” (Proverbs 21:5) Haste Makes Waste by Larry Burkett Bill and Jayne were seminar sponsors for their city. Bill, as usual, took little interest and left the preparation to Jayne. However, in addition to coordinating the seminar, Jayne also […]
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4 NIV) It’s Just Entertainment by Chuck Bentley Some people say gambling is just entertainment, like fishing, seeing a movie, or going to a baseball game. But when you win at gambling, you do so at many […]
