It is not easy being different. The story of “The Ugly Duckling” taught us that. When someone is of different race or a different gender than “everybody else in the room,” he might feel a bit uneasy. It is certainly easier to “blend in” sometimes than it is to “stand out.” Christians sometimes may feel like they are always the ones standing…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 195)
We’ve all probably experienced one at some point in our lives, whether in this country or in another–a parking lot with no lines, bumpers or marks of any kind to designate the individual parking spaces. What usually results is each driver parking wherever he wants and however he wants, which often leads to a disorderly mess. How can simple lines make that much…
What is your favorite invention of all time? So many cool things could be on the list–electricity, air conditioning, automobiles, computers, wireless technology, etc., etc. (Way too many to list!) Perhaps the greatest invention of all time is the common keyboard combination, Ctrl+Z. Make a mistake on the computer and just press Ctrl+Z, and it will undo your mistake like it was never…
As Christians, we are “members of one another” (Rom. 12:5), and we have very specific responsibilities to each other. Our Father expects us to “greet one another,” “edify one another,” “comfort one another,” “submit to one another,” “serve one another,” “bear one another’s burdens” and “confess [our] trespasses to one another” (Rom. 16:16; 14:19; 1 Thess. 4:18; 1 Pet. 5:5; Gal. 5:13;…
Many have turned to God upon the promise that if they will believe in Him and praise Him that He will bless them with great riches and abundance. It is commonly assumed by many that Christians should have the best health and the greatest wealth, for that is the promise. Here’s the problem with that philosophy: No such promise is found anywhere in…
When Paul came to the city of Philippi in Acts 16, he found Lydia by the riverside outside the city. She was a woman from Thyatira “who worshiped God” (Acts 16:14). Let me ask you a question: If you found someone “who worshiped God,” would you think, “This person is ok…No need for me to talk to them about salvation…They’re already worshiping God”?…
As we approach the end of one year and the beginning of another, this is often a time of introspection and personal evaluation on numerous levels. As you spend time assessing where you are—financially, relationally, medically, spiritually, etc.—make sure that you are using a proper standard. Paul addressed this matter in 2 Corinthians 10:12, when he defended himself against false charges that…
Two teenage girls, who live many miles apart and don’t get to see each other very often, made a recent decision. In their own words, “We’re bringing the phone call back!” While texting is super easy, these girls miss just getting to talk and hear each other laugh. Even with Facetime, they get tired of holding their phones a certain way or always…