“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this. . .if I will not open for you the windows of heaven, and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” (Malachi 3:10) Purpose of the Tithe by Larry Burkett The purpose […]
“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (Romans 1:21 NIV) Acknowledging God’s Blessings by Chuck Bentley It’s impossible for a nation to be in fellowship with God when its people have forgotten Him in their […]
“I gave you an example that you also should do as I did to you.” (John 13:15) Where Am I? by Larry Burkett It’s always good to have some standard of measure to compare where we are with where God wants us to be. The evidence in God’s Word is clear and simple. All we […]
“The Lord will deliver me. . .and will bring me safely to His heavenly kingdom; to Him be the glory forever and ever.” (2 Timothy 4:18) Keys to the Kingdom by Larry Burkett Over the last few years, I have read and reread Paul’s letter to the Romans. It is obvious to me that Paul describes […]
“You are acting faithfully in whatever you accomplish for the brethren. . . they bear witness to your love before the church; . . . send them on their way in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 1:5-6) Which Group to Support by Larry Burkett God doesn’t intend for every Christian to give to every […]
“Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.” (Galatians 6:6) Ministry Support by Larry Burkett There must be a balance in a Christian’s attitude toward ministry support. Too often a Christian will read a spectacular biography of how God used a particular individual and he or she will […]
“Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” (Romans 13:6-7) Pay Your Taxes by Larry Burkett Most Christians would consider themselves honest, and yet many violate the tax laws regularly. One of the most common examples is people […]
“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” (Proverbs 17:1 NIV) Dealing With Extravagance by Chuck Bentley You’ve heard the adage, “Enough is enough.” But that’s easy to forget when spending is involved. People who look successful on the outside may be pushing the limit of their income […]
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” (Proverbs 16:3 NIV) Family Goals by Larry Burkett Goals should be set individually, but they also must become a part of your partnership with your spouse. If your spouse is not a Christian, you have an excellent goal to establish in your personal […]
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26 NIV) Vocational Purpose by Larry Burkett So often, at the end of a lifetime, a successful person states, “If only I had known 40 years ago what I know now, I would not have wasted my […]
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