Sometimes people talk about how God “called” them to do something or they were “drawn” by God into a relationship with Him. While being “called” and “drawn” by God are Biblical concepts, people do not always use these terms in Biblical ways. Jesus said in John 6:44, “No one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me draws him…” So…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 150)
There are verses in the Bible that are comforting. There are verses in the Bible that are challenging. There are verses in the Bible that are insightful. And, there are verses in the Bible that are comforting, challenging and insightful all at the same time. Psalm 16:8 is one such verse. Read this reflectively. “I have set the Lord always before me;…
On May 27, 2018, Will Power won the 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. This was his eleventh time in this world-famous race and his first time to win it. Much has been made of this man’s name (and for good reason). May I suggest to you that, while Will Power (the man) may have won the most recent IndyCar race, willpower…
If you knew of something that was guaranteed “profitable for ALL things,” would that get your attention? Would you investigate it? Would you wonder if there was any reason for you not to jump into it yourself? There is a verse in the Bible that says something “is profitable for ALL things.” What do you think it is? Here it is: “…godliness…
What is your favorite, favorite thing to eat? What food or snack or candy is there that you absolutely cannot resist? What is the one thing that, if someone placed it near you, would immediately grab your attention, lead you to start taking bites, and not stop until it was gone? C’mon! What is it? Does that have any spiritual application? Think…
The claim is often made that as long as you have Jesus then doctrine is not all that important. But the Word of God says, “Whoever transgresses and does not abide in the doctrine of Christ does not have God” (2 John 9). Sounds like doctrine is important! “Charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine” (1 Tim. 1:3). Sounds like a…
It seems to be a growing trend (or maybe I’m just noticing it more). There will be some kind of event at the church building on Saturday–like a seminar, lectureship, singing, service project, funeral, wedding, etc. The event may last for a few hours that Saturday. And here’s the part I want you to consider–there will be some members of the church…
Cruising along at 45 miles per hour one busy Saturday morning, the driver of a white sedan suddenly slammed on his brakes. The car behind him smashed into his rear bumper, causing a chain reaction accident of four vehicles. The day was ruined for a lot of people. When the responding officer questioned the driver about the sudden braking, here was the…