“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 […]
“Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58 NIV) The Value of God’s Approval by Chuck Bentley The world is constantly trying to conform us to its image. But […]
“The faith which you have, have as your own conviction before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.” (Romans 14:22) Confirmed by Success by Larry Burkett Material success does not necessarily constitute God’s endorsement of our actions. This applies to businesses and ministries alike. Every action must meet two criteria for […]
“Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; . . . contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality.” (Romans 12:10, 13) Devoted Assistance by Larry Burkett One Sunday after church, Paige, a single mother, was leaving the sanctuary, dragging her two-year-old beside her. Paige was exhausted. She’d been working 11-hour days and had worked all […]
“When Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.” (Galatians 2:11) Is It God’s Will? by Larry Burkett Have you ever witnessed to a Christian who was obviously doing something rather dumb but rationalized it by saying, “God told me to do it”? You found that hard to argue with, because […]
“Then Moses said to the Israelites, ‘See, the LORD has chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts’” (Exodus 35:30-31 NIV) Maximizing Your Skills by Chuck Bentley Mention stewardship, and money […]
“Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6) Failing Gracefully by Larry Burkett There are many Christians who are “graceful failures.” They don’t demand anything of God and, in fact, expect nothing. […]
“Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) The Danger of Affluence by Larry Burkett It is not necessary to live poorly to serve the Lord. The only people who think poverty is spiritual are those who haven’t tried it. But, just as certainly, it is clear from God’s Word that […]
