“He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’ ” (Acts 9:4) Hearing God’s Voice by Larry Burkett In my travels as a lecturer, I’ve known many people who told me that God speaks audibly to them. I wish that were true in my life. I have […]
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” (James 4:7-8) Repentance by Chuck Bentley In 1999, I experienced a genuine repentance from my double-minded ways. While reading God’s Word, […]
“It is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (1 Peter 4:17) Life’s Struggles by Larry Burkett All of us struggle with one thing or another in our lives. I remember […]
“If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,’ and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that?” (James 2:15-16) Unmet Christian Needs by Larry Burkett Unfortunately, unmet needs […]
“Prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.” (James 1:22 ) Christian Commitment by Larry Burkett If most Christians in America were as dedicated to Christian activities (Bible study, prayer, evangelism) as they are to sports, we would truly have a spiritual revival today. Christians often are confronted with a conflict […]
“They cried out to the Lord in their trouble; He saved them out of their distresses.” (Psalm 107:19) Lessons Learned by Larry Burkett We can learn from all the experiences we have in life, especially the difficult times. When I reflect on the years since I was diagnosed with cancer and underwent two major surgeries, I […]
“Who are you, O man, who answers back to God? The thing molded will not say to the molder, ‘Why did you make me like this,’ will it?” (Romans 9:20) The Riches Syndrome by Larry Burkett Many Christians have concluded that since poverty isn’t normal, riches must be. Therefore, they have assumed that God must make […]
“A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” (Proverbs 11:25) Different Gifts by Chuck Bentley Have you finished your Christmas shopping? If not, you may be dreading the crowds and the pressure of buying more than you can afford. As you plan your gift giving for this Christmas, I would […]
“…We establish the Law.” (Romans 3:31) “The Establishment” by Larry Burkett The apostle Paul gave a dissertation to some Jewish converts, telling them that the Law, established in the Old Testament, was not abolished as a result of salvation. One common idea of that generation was that once someone was saved that person was no […]
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy.” (1 Timothy 6:17) Christmas Gift Giving by Larry Burkett We have become terribly imbalanced. We may give a surplus of […]
