We are living in a society that believes and has been irreparably affected by a philosophy that asserts, “If you say it long enough and loud enough, it will be accepted as truth.” It doesn’t matter what “it” is, either. “It” can be some far-out or contemptible idea, but (remember the philosophy) just say it “long enough and loud enough” and people…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 211)
Have you ever lost your temper with someone? Who’s fault was it–yours or the other person? Have you ever become angry with your computer, television, remote control or some electronic device? Who’s fault was it–yours or the electronic equipment? Have you ever hit your thumb with a hammer and yelled a curse word? Who’s fault was it–yours or the hammer’s? There are…
Computers and electronic devices have a built-in failsafe to ensure that you don’t accidentally delete a file that you intended to keep. When you click on delete, it will not immediately delete the file. Instead, it will ask you, “Are you sure you want to delete this file?” When you respond, “Yes,” sometimes it will ask again, “Do you want to permanently…
Our bodies are intricately designed masterpieces, pieced together with precision by the Master Craftsman and Creator! Scientists are still, in many ways, just scratching the surface of understanding the complexity of the human body. Among the myriads of design elements to intrigue the mind are the built-in filters that God put precisely where they were needed, including the liver, the spleen, the…
Just as much as “I don’t wanna be a goat! Nope,” I do “just wanna be a sheep! Baa!” Children’s songs often teach us more than we realize. “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so,” is about as powerful and meaningful a statement as can will ever cross your lips. So, also, the heart that says, “I…
The song from childhood still rings in the ears, “I don’t wanna be a goat! Nope! I don’t wanna be a goat! Nope! Always livin’ without hope! Nope! I don’t wanna be a goat! Nope!” There are a number of reasons (including physical ones) that “I don’t wanna be a goat!” But, in particular, the nature of a goat does not match…
Sun showers are an interesting phenomenon. It can be an otherwise bright and sunny day, but it just so happens that it is raining where you are. What’s up with that! Or you might look at another way: it is lightly raining but look at the beautiful colors on this sunny day. The difference is one of perspective: do you focus on…
What is the biggest thing you’ve ever seen in person? The space shuttle? The Sears Tower? Michigan Stadium? The Grand Canyon? Mount Everest? Relative to other “things,” all of those are pretty big. Of course, they are dwarfed by the earth, the sun, our solar system, our galaxy, our universe, etc. But, is there something that equally dwarfs those astronomical bodies? The…