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Posts by David Sproule (Page 191)

Had any opportunities today?

How many “opportunities” come your way every day? You might ask, “Opportunities for what?” How many “occasions” come your way every day? Again, you might ask, “Occasions for what?” How many “times” come your way every day? Once more, you might ask, “Times for what?” Christians have been given clear instructions, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially…

Whatever happened to integrity?

We live in such a selfish, immoral and cowardly society that the very concept of integrity is offensive to some. An honest person who holds a firm adherence to moral and ethical principles has now become a target and a laughingstock in many places. As a result, principled people are being pressured to compromise or, at the very least, to be quiet. It…

One Dozen Verses Every Marriage Needs

God created man and woman, and He brought them together, creating the marriage relationship.  It should not surprise us, then, that He provides a “manual” for how to succeed in our marriages. Many passages specifically address the topic of marriage, but we also find numerous godly principles throughout Scripture that have ready-made application for husbands and wives.  While the specific context may…

Serpents and deadly poison — yes or no?

In the days of the early church, miracles, wonders and signs were done by the apostles (Acts 2:43; 4:30; 5:12) and by those upon whom the apostles laid hands (Acts 6:8; 8:13; Heb. 2:4). These signs included speaking in tongues, casting out demons, healing sicknesses, etc. (cf. 1 Cor. 12:7-11). Scripture clearly teaches that upon the completion of the written revelation of God…

Myopic Christians

According to some research, myopia affects nearly 30 percent of Americans. Better known as nearsightedness, those who endure this frustrating condition cannot see distant objects clearly. Unfortunately, the percentage may be higher of Christians who suffer from spiritual myopia. Our English word “myopia” originated from the Greek language, and the verb form of the word (muopazo) is found one time in the Greek…

How Do You Take Your Coffee?

Coffee used to be much simpler.  Then came the big, commercial coffee houses and things sure got more complex (and complicated).  So, how do you take your coffee? Decaf.  Straight black.  Cream and two sugars.  Shot of espresso.  Iced.  Frappuccino.  Cappuccino.  Americano.  Macchiato.  Latte.  Mocha.  Dark Chocolate Peppermint Mocha.  Tall Two Pump Mocha Blended Cream Frappuccino.  Venti Black No Room.  Sure is…

“God said…and it was so!”

There is no chapter in the Bible more fascinating, thrilling and profound than the first chapter of the Bible. There are 31 verses and the name “God” is found 32 times and the masculine, personal pronoun “He” is found 6 times (for a total of 38 times). What is that first chapter about? GOD! Five times, “God created.” Five times, “God made.”…

“It is impossible for God to lie!”

How many things can you absolutely count on in life today? Can you absolutely count on having hot water in your morning shower? Can you absolutely count on your refrigerator not dying during the night? Can you absolutely count on your car starting every morning? Can you absolutely count on the red lights and green lights to be red and green at…