It happened again. Another story came out about another celebrity who had a “wardrobe malfunction.” She placed the blame for a part of her body being “unintentionally” exposed on her wardrobe “malfunctioning.” Seriously? How are young people today going to learn to take responsibility for their own actions when they hear that you can just place the blame on an inanimate object?…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 138)
There were some “enemies of the cross of Christ,” in Philippians 3:19, “who set their mind on earthly things” (3:20). There are things that are “upon the earth” for which some seek, but notice the sharp contrast that is drawn with those of another group. Paul says that the “citizenship” of faithful Christians “is in heaven.” God uses plain language to distinguish…
Wednesday nights are special! Some folks drive 40 miles (or more) to be at midweek services. Some drive for an hour to be there. Why? Because there is just something about Wednesday nights. While some might focus on attendance numbers and focus on “everyone who is not there”—citing as evidence that maybe it’s not that special—I focus rather on those who ARE…
There are three words that are, seemingly, almost painful for many of us to utter–“I don’t know.” To voice these words makes us vulnerable, perhaps brings ridicule from others, sometimes causes disappointment in others, and usually makes us feel great embarrassment. But, when we state these words in openness and honesty, there are benefits that can follow. Saying “I don’t know” can…
Stress. The very word itself, just saying it, is distressing! It closely resembles “stretched,” which is what some stress feels like. It rhymes with “press,” which is what other stress feels like. Life often has a way of gripping us with tension, worry, anxiety and troubles of all sorts. When stress has you stressed, may I encourage you to take a moment…
There are dozens of neckties in my closet, and many of them have a special meaning for one reason or another. But every time I wear the yellow one with blue Paris landmarks, it brings some special thoughts to mind. My little sister gave me that tie in 1998, when she returned from her senior class trip to Europe. What do you…
It may be that we sometimes look at sin and think that it cannot be that big of a deal, especially if no one else knows about it or if no one else is harmed by it. We could not be more wrong! Consider the story of Joseph in Egypt with Potiphar’s wife. Notice the contrast (and therefore, the emphasis) that Joseph…
Teenagers are sometimes faced with challenging circumstances. When friends hang out, there are often different rules at each friend’s houses. Some parents have strict rules. Some parents are more lax and maybe have very few limits at all. So, where should they hang out? And, if there are no rules, then should “anything go” at those houses? The reality is that teenagers…