“No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.” (2 Timothy 2:4) Taking Responsibility by Larry Burkett I fear we are seeing an anemic generation of Americans, Christians included, who’ve had everything done for them and handed to them. […]
“Choose for yourselves today whom you will serve. . .but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15) Positive Attitudes by Larry Burkett According to God’s Word, having a positive attitude simply means that we trust God, we are thankful for whatever He provides, and we seek His help in knowing […]
“Do not judge lest you be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged.” (Matthew 7:1-2) Judging Others by Larry Burkett I think this is one of the most misunderstood areas of God’s Word—not to judge others. This doesn’t mean that we are not to exercise any judgment or discipline. To do so […]
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.” (Proverbs 21:20 NIV) Delayed Gratification by Chuck Bentley Being able to delay gratification is a sign of contentment. For example, if you have worn carpet but can wait to replace it until you’ve saved the […]
“Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s interests, but man’s.” (Matthew 16:23) Why the Dishonest Prosper by Larry Burkett “My people did not listen to My voice. . . . So I gave them over to the stubbornness of their heart, to walk in […]
“You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 NIV) Working at God’s Work by Larry Burkett Christians who apply themselves to fruitless effort in the name of the Lord busy themselves to the point […]
“Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” (John 6:27 NIV). Your Next Job by Chuck Bentley Do you have an idea of what your next job might be […]
“Behold the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope for His lovingkindness.” (Psalm 33:18) Strong or Weak by Larry Burkett One thing I’ve found after many years of counseling is that even the strongest of Christians have their weaknesses; and there is nothing unspiritual about admitting them. In fact, […]
“You are from God, little children, and have overcome. . . because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) Depression by Larry Burkett Only once in my life was I genuinely depressed. It was due to what I would call burnout. I was traveling, doing […]
“Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked.” (Psalm 37:16 NIV) Discontentment by Chuck Bentley One of the primary symptoms of discontentment is that you’re unable to experience peace living on what God has provided. You’re restless, you feel that you have a void inside, and it seems you’re always […]
