“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 […]
“The God of peace, who brought up from the dead the great Shepherd. . . even Jesus our Lord, equip you in every good thing to do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight.” (Hebrews 13:20-21) Communing With God by Larry Burkett Oswald Chambers says that when you stay in […]
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7) No One is Perfect by Larry Burkett Committing sin has its consequences. One of the best examples of that is the story of David and Bathsheba. They committed adultery and a child was born. […]
“Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands.” (Psalm 112:1 NIV) Promises in Proverbs by Chuck Bentley When it comes to financial principles, one of the richest books in the Bible is Proverbs. This book contains two important promises that are very helpful in our efforts to handle […]
“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 […]
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