“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 […]
“Give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” (Luke 6:38) What Does it Mean? by Larry Burkett Few verses are quoted more than today’s Scripture regarding the principle of […]
“We are the temple of the living God; just as God said, ‘I will dwell in them and walk among them; and I will be their God and they shall be My people.’ ” (2 Corinthians 6:16) Hasty Decisions by Larry Burkett Often Christians rationalize hasty, even foolish, decisions on the basis of “God told me […]
“Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, . . . that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you.” (Deuteronomy 5:16) Mothers by Larry Burkett God commanded us to give honor to our mothers. The most famous mother in the […]
“I have set before you today life and prosperity, and death and adversity.” (Deuteronomy 30:15) Abortion’s Spiritual Impact by Larry Burkett Obviously abortion is an abomination before the Lord. In my mind, there’s no difference between aborting babies and forcing children to walk through fire that consumes them. The only difference is that one is […]
“Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV) Rights or Responsibilities by Larry Burkett I believe that we are so conscious of our rights today that our “rights” will ultimately cost us our freedom. […]
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will last in my name.” (John 15:16 NIV) Whom Will You Choose? by Larry Burkett In our society, most people are looking for guidance and unwavering commitment to principles. Unfortunately, when these can’t be found, many people believe […]
“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13 NIV) Too Poor to Make a Difference? by Chuck Bentley If you compare yourself to others, you may begin to believe that you’ll never be rich enough to make a significant difference for God’s Kingdom. But God’s purpose for your life can be […]
“Everything is permissible—but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible—but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 NIV) Rights or Responsibilities by Larry Burkett I believe that we are so conscious of our rights today that our “rights” will ultimately cost us our freedom. […]
