“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24) Financial Discouragement by Larry Burkett Perhaps the most consistent area of discouragement for most people is financial failure. Not only […]
“My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46) Questioning God by Larry Burkett The question in today’s Scripture verse is one of the most poignant questions ever asked in history. It makes me wonder what I would say if I could ask God one question? If we are made in God’s image, […]
“He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion.” (Proverbs 28:13) Correcting Deception by Larry Burkett Lord Denman wrote that “deception is a delusion, a mockery, and a snare.” Whenever you detect a deception in your own life, large or small, stop what you’re doing and confess […]
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. …For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God”.” […]
“Forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14) Being in God’s Will by Larry Burkett Even with the best discernment, it’s possible, and even probable, that we will do things that are out of […]
“No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Luke 9:62) Serving the Master by Larry Burkett Our motives about earning a living are encompassed within our service to the Lord. Many times our commitments will break down when they require sacrifices that may include a […]
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.” (Proverbs 6:6-8 NIV) Saving Money by Chuck Bentley By saving money, we can be prepared for God to use us to serve […]
“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23 NIV) “Material” Witness by Larry Burkett God has placed us in a materialistic world, not only to witness to the unsaved but also for the purpose of examining our relationship to Him. There can be […]
“It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors; for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.” (Psalm 127:2) Obsessed With Work by Chuck Bentley If God were to call you home today, would you leave with regrets? Would you have missed His […]
“I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.” (Exodus 33:12) Only You Will Do by Larry Burkett Did you ever audition for a play or for a chorus? Usually you have to do a bit of acting or singing—whatever is required—and then leave, hoping to get chosen and […]
