Have you seen those signs on the backs of commercial trucks and vans? They say something like, “How’s My Driving?” And there is a phone number to call and a truck/van number to report about “their driving.” Why are these signs on the backs of the trucks and vans? The reason is that these trucks and vans represent the company that is…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 169)
In Acts 12, Herod Agrippa I (the father of Herod Agrippa II, who was “almost” persuaded to become a Christian in Acts 26:28) “laid violent hands” on some members of the church, “killed James the brother of John,” and “arrested” Peter and “put him in prison” (12:1-3). While Peter was “kept in prison,” “constant” (NKJV) and “earnest” (ESV) “prayer for him was…
Over time, most people change. Some for the better. Some for the worse. As an indication of this, sometimes a statement will be made about another person–“Oh, well, he’s not the same man he used to be!” That could be a negative statement (referring to a person’s failure), but let’s focus on the positive. When someone becomes a Christian, “He’s not the…
Combination locks—a simple and yet intricate invention of centuries gone by—are used widely today for locking up numerous belongings—like bicycles, suitcases, briefcases, doors, gates, phones, etc. Regardless of the style of lock, everyone understands the process required to open one of these locks. It’s very simple—all of the numbers must be placed in a precise order. When the “combination” of (1) the…
If you could have any Bible name that you wanted, which one would you choose? Well, of course, “David” is a great name. In the Bible, David was a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22), and the name itself means “beloved.” Hard to get any better than that. Right? But, what about Theophilus? How would you like to have that name?…
The Lord selected, prepared and commissioned the prophet Jeremiah to go to the stubborn, rebellious nation of Israel and to proclaim the Word of the Lord to them. Jehovah knew that there would be opposition against Jeremiah and His message, so He reassured him, “I am with you” (Jer. 1:18-19). So, Jeremiah went! The Lord selected, prepared and commissioned the apostle Paul…
The elderly Christian man was very faithful to His Lord and a devoted member of the local congregation of the Lord’s church. He also endeavored to be a good neighbor and have a positive influence on those around him. For several years, he lived in a retirement community, where a Jewish couple lived right next door. Over the years, this elderly Christian…
When you speak to someone face-to-face and then later speak on the phone, are you the same person? When you email or text someone, are you the same person as when you speak to someone in person? When you deal with a salesman or a less-than-impressive person in customer service, are you the same person as when you speak to a widow…