JIF peanut butter used to have a slogan (and maybe they still use it), “Choosy moms choose JIF.” Pretty clever. In other words, if you’re a mom who’s interested in making smart choices for your children and looking for what is very best for your children, then the natural thing for you to do is to choose JIF peanut butter. Are you…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 200)
It can be easy to look at the Bible as only “a bunch of do’s and don’ts,” with God shaking His finger and telling us what to do and what we can’t do. However, is that the right approach? In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses was re-establishing God’s covenant with second-generation Israelites. Chapter 6 is a microcosm of the rest of the…
We live in a time when many folks have placed a high priority on physical fitness. How many do you know who have a “gym membership” or maybe a “home gym“? In some school systems, they had taken “gym class” out of the schedule, but now they’re bringing it back. Of course, in schools, “gym class” is often held in the gymnasium.…
There is an interesting application that can be made of the familiar story of the patriarch Isaac blessing his youngest son, Jacob, instead of his eldest son, Esau. Isaac was advanced in age and “his eyes were so dim that he could not see” (Gen. 27:1). He told Esau to go hunting, bring back some “savory food” that he loved, and at…
“Have you a heart that’s weary, tending a load of care?” Life presents so many challenges to us-physically, emotionally, relationally, spiritually. Who doesn’t have a heart weighed down? “Are you a soul that’s seeking rest from the burden you bear?” When you’re carrying a heavy load, just about the only thing you can do is think about putting it down and resting!…
The words are so simple and so non-threatening, allowing the hearer the opportunity to observe and evaluate on his/her own. When two disciples asked Jesus where He was staying, He simply replied, “Come and see” (John 1:37-39). Later, when Jesus asked where Lazarus’ body had been laid after he died, the simple reply was, “Come and see” (John 11:34). Who among us…
The condition of the United States of America is deplorable, disgraceful, disheartening and downright despicable. It seems at every turn there is a “new low” to which the leaders and citizens of this nation stoop. The “lows” keep getting “lower,” and the pace of the deterioration keeps moving quicker. But, I have good news for you! The reality is that our nation…
Have a look around! Hey kids, prayer is not allowed in schools anymore! Hey kids, now you’re being taught about Darwin and evolution instead of God and creation! Hey kids, no more Bibles in school anymore either! Hey kids, take “under God” out of the pledge you say every morning! Hey kids, you’re going to be taught about having two dads or…