“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. […]
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.” (Proverbs 22:1-2 NIV) Keeping Vows by Larry Burkett It is clear in God’s Word that a vow (promise) of any kind is not to […]
“Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:1-2 NIV) As in any other area of Christian service, it is important to establish priorities. We can […]
“The Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. . . .for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.” (Proverbs 2:6, 8 NIV) Choices in a Christian Business by Larry Burkett Being a Christian businessperson is not easy. Many choices that are highly acceptable in most […]
“No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to one, and despise the other.” (Luke 16:13) Christ’s Required Commitment by Larry Burkett A review of Christ’s commitment on earth demonstrates pretty clearly that He was seeking those who would commit everything to […]
“You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.” (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7 NIV) Struggling Well by Larry Burkett Because of sin’s impact on the world, you […]
“Seek first His kingdom, and these things shall be added to you.” (Luke 12:31) God, Family, Work by Larry Burkett Most Christians know that in God’s priority system He must come first, family second, and work and recreation third. However, it is possible to confuse this priority system and step out of God’s will. Putting […]
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.” (Luke 14:27) Committing to Lordship by Larry Burkett There are many dedicated Christians who are willing to accept God’s direction at any moment and surrender their jobs, homes, and comforts to accomplish their assigned tasks. However, they do not represent a […]
