“A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.” (Proverbs 12:16 NIV) Avoiding Conflict at Work by Chuck Bentley One of the most important job skills you can have is being able to get along with others. If you don’t develop this skill, you’re headed for a long, difficult journey in […]
“The time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires.” (2 Timothy 4:3) An Easier Gospel by Larry Burkett Paul’s letter to Timothy outlines the fact that trials are normal for the dedicated believer and, as a result, […]
“Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.” (Philippians 2:4) A Spiritual Indicator by Larry Burkett God’s Word teaches that how we handle our money is the clearest reflection of our spiritual value system. Excessive debts, even bankruptcies, are not our problems; they are the external indicators of […]
“When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it, for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow! It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.” (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5) Honoring a Vow by Larry Burkett A principle that has been greatly overlooked in […]
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Acts 20:35) Purposeful Giving by Larry Burkett If we allow Satan’s tools of fear, doubt, and selfishness to prevent us from surrendering all to God, we never can enjoy the rewards that await us when we serve, share, and give. But if we seek God’s will in […]
“Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) Cheerful Giving by Larry Burkett Trusting God is one of the first steps toward overcoming Satan and becoming the cheerful giver the apostle Paul spoke about in today’s Scripture verse. Trust […]
“[Christ] did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) Surrender by Larry Burkett Christ’s willingness to sacrifice on behalf of others may seem far beyond our reach. We want to be more like Him, but to do so we must cross the hurdle of […]
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” (Proverbs 1:7 NIV) Wisdom From Above by Chuck Bentley Never make the mistake of believing that you can handle money well using your common sense instead of biblical wisdom. God knows more about your money than you do, and He wants […]
“The steps of a man are established by the Lord; and He delights in his way. When he falls, he shall not be hurled headlong; because the Lord is the One who holds his hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24). Persistence by Larry Burkett The apostle Paul persevered even to the point of giving his life for the cause of […]
“He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge. Therefore, being always of good courage, and knowing that. . .we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:5-7) Don’t Quit by Larry Burkett Thomas Edison was born into a world that had changed little in 200 […]
