Of all of those Bible characters who fell from peaks of greatness to depths of shame, Solomon may not get enough notice. The depths to which he fell, when “his wives turned his heart after other gods” (1 Kings 11:4-8), caused a major division in the kingdom of Israel. But, the heights from which he fell were almost unparalleled (not talking about…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 287)
What a great boost to this congregation and what tremendous promise for the future having Dan Fuller ordained as an elder of Palm Beach Lakes. I have long respected Dan and his family (as have so many others), and I know that this congregation will be blessed to have him serving as one of its shepherds. Thank you, Dan! Thank you for…
With the uncertain and unexpected behavior (and sometimes complete failure) of computer hard drives, having a good back-up of your data is highly recommended. With the troublesome weather patterns that sometimes are unpredictable, it is a good idea to have a back-up plan for potentially rainy days. Back-up plans are good to have when uncertainty prevails. Now, what about your faith in…
There is only one snowy day mentioned in the Bible, as far as I can find. In the listing of David’s mighty men and some of their phenomenal accomplishments, God records, “Benaiah was the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man from Kabzeel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two lion-like heroes of Moab. He also had gone…
As humans we sometimes look for the limits. A research paper is assigned in school – “How long does it have to be?” A presentation is assigned to you at work – “How long does it have to be?” God tells us, as His children, to pray – “How long does it have to be?” God does not put any limits on…
On the roads of America, U-turns are a common driving maneuver. Likewise, in the Christian life, U-turns are a common (and necessary) maneuver. Before making a spiritual application (which will be obvious, no doubt, to all experienced U-turners), let’s consider some of the basic principles essential for making successful U-turns. 1. You must first realize that you’re headed in the wrong direction.…
Sometimes we think we’ve got to have a spiritual strength that matches the physical strength of a Samson. While such would be wonderful and while we must give ourselves diligently to the growth of our faith (cf. 2 Pet. 1:5-8), not all of us can have the spiritual stamina and strength of some of the heroes of faith of whom we read…
Many of us try to “watch what we eat” (at least from the plate onto the fork and into our mouths). Watching what you eat usually involves some kind of diet that limits your calorie intake, limits your portions, etc. And, nobody likes to limit themselves when it comes to food. That’s no fun! So, what if you could eat all you…