We celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. We celebrate holidays for all sorts of reasons. We celebrate the end of war and being cancer free. But, have you ever celebrated your survival? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the leading cause of death (“by far,” they say) among children (ages 0-19) is accidents (or unintentional injuries), which leads to more than…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 121)
On the very first day of this world’s existence, the Bible says that “God divided the light from the darkness” (Gen. 1:4). Of course, that is talking about the physical light that God created on Day One being separated from the physical darkness. But God has also divided the spiritual light from the spiritual darkness (cf. John 1:4-5). The trouble is that…
It has become a common argument made in order to defend (or, at the very least, to consent to) a certain behavior. In fact, even some Christians have been heard to use the expression in a discussion about this conduct. What is this about? Homosexuality and gay marriage have become so commonplace in our society today that it has become taboo to…
The prophet Jeremiah was distraught at the moral and spiritual condition of the hearts of Israel in his day. Twice he spoke these words from God, revealing the impending judgment upon the people: “Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? No! They were not at all ashamed, nor did they know how to blush. Therefore they shall fall among those who…
Have you ever traveled abroad and had your heart touched by the conditions in which many in our world live? It truly makes you appreciate your American citizenship. You realize how good you have it and long to get back home. People long to become American citizens because of all the rights and privileges that come with it. They see Americans and…
As long as the mouse stays outside the house, we don’t pay him any attention and assume that he is just doing the things that a mouse would do. But, as soon as we become aware that the lowly mouse has breached the security of our domain, we are intent on catching the little varmint. We buy a mouse trap, bait the…
Christians are commanded in Scripture to “love one another” (1 John 4:7). This “love” is the Greek agape love that unconditionally and unselfishly sets others above self. Christians are also to continue in “brotherly love” (Heb. 13:1). This “love” is the Greek philadelphia love that emphasizes a tender affection to have for each other. But there is another love. There is an…
It was the last note that her son ever wrote to her. He had been fighting in the war for almost two years, but she had not heard from him since he was deployed. Finally, a short note: “I want you to know that I love you! I would do anything for you! Can’t wait to see you!” Two weeks after receiving…