Some clothing is advertised as “One size fits all.” While that may or may not be factual, the concept is intriguing. As we go through life, there is a behavior that “fits all” situations. Situation #1: Some folks have been really nice to you and you want to do something nice in return, but you cannot afford to buy them a gift. …
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 17)
It’s always good to have a backup plan! If something happens and you don’t have time to make dinner, what’s your backup plan? If your printer breaks on the morning when you’re presenting an important research paper, what’s your backup plan? If you’re traveling to be a guest speaker but your car won’t start, what’s your backup plan? Having a backup plan is important! However, it…
Read First Peter 3:12. What is the verb tense regarding God and His righteous people? Is the verse using FUTURE tense: “The eyes of the Lord WILL BE on the righteous, and His ears WILL be open to their prayers”? Not exactly. Is it PAST tense: “The eyes of the Lord WERE on the righteous, and His ears WERE open to their prayers”? Not exactly. Well then, the…
In the workplace and in our homes, we often operate by the general policy of “Safety First.” Some workplaces require helmets and goggles, and certain equipment and machinery can only be operated by trained personnel. At home, we don’t run with scissors, and we put plastic covers on electrical outlets. Why? “Safety First!” What about in our spiritual lives? Do we (and…
When I make the choice to not assemble with the saints to worship our God together, I am choosing to disregard the commands of my Father in heaven to…“love one another, as I have loved you” (John 13:34-35)…to “esteem others better than” myself and to “look out…for the interests of others” (Phil. 2:3-4)…to “give preference to one another” (Rom. 12:10)…to “greet one…
If I am on an airplane and telling the person next to me about the gospel and the plane starts to go down and crashes, will that person be saved if they are not baptized? There is no way to get them baptized. Are they doomed, even if they believe on Jesus and confess Him? What does the Bible say in this…
You’ve no doubt heard others say it, and you’ve probably even said it yourself—“If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Advertisements, salespeople, donation seekers and spam emails can make something sound so good that you want to jump in with both feet. But, then sound reasoning sets in and you wisely hold off. Here’s the problem: NOT everything too good…
In 1967, Thomas A. Harris published a book entitled, I’m OK, You’re OK. The book focused on interpersonal relationships, healthy communication and understanding how individuals interact with one another. Harris did not focus on religious beliefs, but the title of his book has certainly been taken and used frequently in that arena for over 50 years. When a difference in beliefs and/or…