The Great Reconciler
Thursday, July 6, 2017 The Great Reconciler For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?—1 Thessalonians 2:19 Death is the great separator, but Jesus Christ is the great reconciler. Believers who have been separated by death […]
Just in Time
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2013 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. — 1 Corinthians 10:13 In her book, The Hiding […]
Purposeful Obedience
“God Is Faithful” Today – September 20th “As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior.” (1 Peter 1:14-15) Purposeful Obedience by Larry Burkett Sometimes it can be difficult to do the […]
Delayed Gratification
“God Is Faithful” Today – May 10th “In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.” (Matthew 16:23) Delayed Gratification by Larry Burkett Being able to delay gratification is a sign of contentment. For example, if you have worn carpet but can wait to replace […]
What Does it Mean?
“God Is Faithful” Today – May 3rd “Give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, they will pour into your lap. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.” – (Luke 6:38) What Does it Mean? by Larry Burkett Few verses are […]
Giving Above the Tithe
“God Is Faithful” Today – April 23th “Let each one do just as he has purposed in his heart; not grudgingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving Above the Tithe by Larry Burkett In the book of Deuteronomy there are several additional offerings described as the “tithes of your […]
How Much Is a Tithe?
“God Is Faithful” Today – April 22th “All the tithe of the land, of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lord’s; it is holy to the Lord.” (Leviticus 27:30) How Much Is a Tithe? by Larry Burkett This is a difficult question to answer quantitatively. The word tithe […]
Purpose of the Tithe
“God Is Faithful” Today – April 21th “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 […]
Ministry Support
“God Is Faithful” Today – April 16th “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 […]