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Posts by David Sproule (Page 157)

Watch your close friendships

When discussing the need for Christians to consider very closely who they choose to marry, it is rather common to look at 2 Corinthians 6:14. While some balk at the use of that passage, it most certainly has application to that relationship. Furthermore, Christians should reflect on this passage when it comes to all choices they make regarding close friendships. Read it.…

Faith, Hope and Love—Merely Matters of the Heart?

Many Bible students would recognize the triad of “faith, hope and love” as the three things that Paul said would continue to “abide” among Christians after miraculous gifts “ceased” (1 Cor. 13:8-13).  But how do these abide among God’s people?  Are they merely matters of the heart? Paul frequently emphasized “faith, hope and love” in his letters (Col. 1:4-5; 2 Thess. 1:3-4;…

100,000 gallons of saliva

So where can you find some interesting facts posted on ceilings? Yes, you guessed it–in the dentist office. With so much of your time spent laying back and staring up at the ceiling, this is the perfect place to post things that one cannot help but read. (What else is there to do?) Did you know, according to the ceiling in my…

How’s that “love” working for you?

Would you say that Christians in general are showing a lot of love these days? Well, to “each other,” would you say Christians are showing a lot of love? Remember that Jesus said, “… as I have loved you, that you also love one another” (John 13:34). But, what about to those who are not part of the “one another”? What about…

God’s Eight Measures of Heavenly Wisdom—Are You Wise?

Would you say that you’re “wise”?  Do you realize that being “wise” is not the same as being “smart”?  Some of the smartest people in the world are not very “wise.” James teaches us much about wisdom.  “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (1:5).  True “wisdom” is given by God “from above” (1:17).  Later in the book,…

What’s your “custom”?

If someone were to write about you and state that something was your “custom,” what would they mention? “Every morning, his custom is to…” “When she gets to work, her custom is to…” What do other people know to be “customary” for you?  Is it something you’d like for them to write to the world about? Like Jesus before him (cf. Luke…

God doesn’t use gift cards!

The emergence of gift cards into the market place has altered gift giving for many people. In some ways, gift cards have taken the thought and effort out of gift buying. No extra time or energy is required to wrap or ship. Just stick it in an envelope. It’s almost effortless. Receiving gift cards has likewise altered the gift experience. Now, with…

Tips for Church Visitors

One of the hardest things to do is to visit a church, especially if you have never been there.  Questions flood the mind: “What will this church be like?  Will they be friendly to me?  What is their worship going to be like?  Are they going to make me feel uncomfortable?  What does this church even believe or teach about certain things? …