Aretha said that all she was askin’ for was a little r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Rodney was always saying, “I don’t get no respect!” It is something that everyone wants from everyone else: respect! But, what about respect from God? Do we crave and seek the respect that can come to us from God Himself? There is an interesting statement made about Abel and Cain…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 197)
Have you ever received a pass or coupon or some favor on your birthday? Students might sometimes receive a “homework pass” on their birthday, so that they don’t have to do an assignment. Employees might sometimes get to “go home early” (with pay) on their birthday. Customers will sometimes receive coupons on their birthdays from restaurants or retailers. Some Christians have brought…
It is definitely true that “whatever a man sows, that he will also reap” (Gal. 6:7). It is true agriculturally, and it is true personally. This works in two directions: one can reap good from some good he has sown, and one can reap evil from some evil he has sown. When we see someone “reap the evil that he had coming,”…
It was late in the evening when my family pulled into the campground. We had been driving all day and were exhausted. From the trunk of the car, we pulled the brand new tent, which we had never set up before that night. In addition to the large nylon tent, stakes and pieces of rope, there fell from the bag more than…
When many of Jesus’ disciples turned and “walked with Him no more,” Jesus asked the apostles, “Do you also want to go away?” Peter responded, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (John 6:66-68). Great point! Why would I follow anyone other than Jesus? Why would I listen to any other words than “the words of…
After telling someone some vitally important information that he needed to know, the person said to me, “You’ve got something stuck in your teeth.” Embarrassed, I removed the leafy item, and then came this question, “Now, what we’re you saying?” I had already explained everything he needed to hear in detail, but he hadn’t “heard” any of it. All he was doing…
Being a “Christian husband” is a tremendous responsibility. First of all, it emphasizes being a “Christian.” A Christian is one who has submitted to Christ, put on Christ and is seeking to emulate Christ. (The focus is no longer on self but on Christ!) Quite a responsibility! Second, it emphasizes being a “husband.” A husband is one who has committed to his…
The Bible is the inspired, inerrant Word of God! The evidence that points to this conclusion is solid and abundant–its unity, its factual accuracy, its scientific foreknowledge, its predictive prophecy and fulfillment. It has been given and preserved by the God of heaven Himself! Therefore, as finite creatures, how can we do anything else than just take it for what it says!…