Modern culture has created a mold for today’s seasoned Christians, and too many are allowing themselves to be poured right into it. Seasoned Christians are not wanted in our society today, so they are mocked, marginalized and maligned, in an effort to silence them and minimize their influence. They are depicted as backwards, small-minded, bigoted, bitter, out-of-touch, judgmental fools. And, of course,…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 189)
It could be argued (rather successfully) that “love” is the grandest theme of the Bible! Jesus loved us SO much that He gave “Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God” (Eph. 5:2). That is love (1 John 3:16). In return, the Lord expects us to love Him! Do you love Jesus? The Greek language had multiple words for “love.”…
Sight. It is one of the greatest blessings of life. To see a bride walk down the aisle. To see a child born into this world. To see a sunrise over the ocean. Those who “have it” often take it for granted. Those who do not “have it” wish that they did. In your experience, what has been the most wonderful thing you’ve…
Modern culture has created a mold for today’s young men and young women, and too many are allowing themselves to be poured right into it. Young people are depicted as self-absorbed, ungrateful, anti-social, materialistic individuals, who are given to a lifestyle of instant satisfaction, sexual abandonment and irresponsible behavior. (Notice, that is not my view, but how young people are often depicted…
Have you noticed what’s been happening in supermarket lines in recent years? For decades, check-out lines have been flanked by the latest issues of tabloids and popular magazines. Over the years, the cover images on many of the high-profile periodicals have grown more and more risqué, with women wearing less and less clothing. Just what every young boy standing in line with his…
It would have taken a great deal of boldness for a leper to enter in among the crowds and especially to have approached Jesus Himself. One such man came and worshiped Jesus in Matthew 8, and then he said these fascinating words, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean” (8:2). The words express respect, “Lord.” The words express humility, “If you are…
Modern culture has created a mold for today’s fathers and mothers, and too many are allowing themselves to be poured right into it. Fathers are often depicted (because this is what is wanted and expected of them) as incompetent, blundering, brainless idiots, who wouldn’t have a clue how to raise a child even on a video game. That is, of course, if…
An elderly gentleman was driving through a residential neighborhood and was pulled over by a police officer. “Sir, do you know why I pulled you over?” “No, Officer, I don’t understand.” “Sir, you were driving 50 miles per hour in a 30 mile-an-hour zone.” “Well, Officer, I saw that sign back there, but it’s a four-lane road with plenty of room, and I…