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Posts by David Sproule (Page 162)

“The Lord helps His troubled people”

The title of this article is the heading for Psalm 3 in the New King James Version. Does that title (“The Lord helps His troubled people”) captivate you? Living in our current social climate, do you have any interest in the Lord’s help? Read these words, as if they are your own. “Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are…

Thankful for young parents in the church

I’m thankful for babies crying in worship on Sunday mornings, because that means their parents brought them to church that morning. I’m thankful for babies crying in worship on Sunday evenings, because that means their parents brought them to church that evening. I’m thankful for parents who bring their kids to Bible class on Sunday morning and Wednesday nights (starting especially in…

Be consistent in your outrage

The recurring accusations of sexual misconduct that are flooding our media reports reflect how sick our society has become. One day it’s the report of a teacher’s sexual relationship with a student, then the next day it’s yet another high-profile, celebrity-type who is being accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. Stunned reactions sweep through themedia and the masses. But, has anyone backed away…

Where’s your hope?

The Bible has a whole chapter about love (1 Cor. 13). The Bible has a whole chapter about faith (Heb. 11). The Bible has a whole chapter about hope–do you know which chapter it is? It is longer than the chapter about love and the chapter about faith combined. It is found in First Corinthians 15–what most Bible students might refer to…

Save your marriage!

Regardless of what shape your marriage is in, it can probably use some work. There are some “simple” things that you need to DO and “simple”  things you need to STOP doing. DO: Talk to (not at) your spouse. Listen (actively) to your spouse. Pray. Read the Bible. Spend time together–while relaxing and on set dates. Be humble. Focus on his/her needs and…