In following the Lord’s explicit commands, which cannot be rightfully ignored (Matt. 18:15-20; 1 Cor. 5:1-13; 2 Thess. 3:6-15), the Lord’s church withdrew fellowship from LW on Sunday morning. Eight hours later, LW responded to the Lord’s invitation and was restored to the Lord and His church. A few thoughts come to mind. First, thank God for forgiveness (Jas. 5:19-20)! Second, thank God for His…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 13)
[This article is not original with me and has been around for a while, but it is certainly “bulletin-worthy.” I do not know who wrote this “letter,” but online and in church bulletins over the years, I have seen many variations of it. While children will not appreciate some of the things stated, may this encourage all parents to continue striving daily…
When someone invests wisely and reaches the time for their retirement, they “get the benefit out of it.” Someone else might just want a quiet dinner at their favorite restaurant after a long week, and they “get the benefit out of it.” But, Christians looks at things differently. Not long ago, there was a Christian who was lending a hand to a fellow Christian…
How interesting that within days of each other, two very different Bible story books for children were released! One book, written by two female “Reverends,” shares stories from the Bible, some of which they suggest (example: the story of Jonah) the Bible writers “imagined” or “made-up” and should not be taken as “literal.” WHAT?! The other book presents “guidance, instruction and wisdom” true to “the…
Some clothing is advertised as “One size fits all.” While that may or may not be factual, the concept is intriguing. As we go through life, there is a behavior that “fits all” situations. Situation #1: Some folks have been really nice to you and you want to do something nice in return, but you cannot afford to buy them a gift. …
It’s always good to have a backup plan! If something happens and you don’t have time to make dinner, what’s your backup plan? If your printer breaks on the morning when you’re presenting an important research paper, what’s your backup plan? If you’re traveling to be a guest speaker but your car won’t start, what’s your backup plan? Having a backup plan is important! However, it…
Read First Peter 3:12. What is the verb tense regarding God and His righteous people? Is the verse using FUTURE tense: “The eyes of the Lord WILL BE on the righteous, and His ears WILL be open to their prayers”? Not exactly. Is it PAST tense: “The eyes of the Lord WERE on the righteous, and His ears WERE open to their prayers”? Not exactly. Well then, the…
In the workplace and in our homes, we often operate by the general policy of “Safety First.” Some workplaces require helmets and goggles, and certain equipment and machinery can only be operated by trained personnel. At home, we don’t run with scissors, and we put plastic covers on electrical outlets. Why? “Safety First!” What about in our spiritual lives? Do we (and…