I know that the expression has been used for organizations outside of the church (in both an “official title” and a figure of speech), but how often have you heard the Lord’s church described as “a volunteer army”? The emphasis has usually been on the idea that you cannot make anyone do anything they are not willing to do—they must choose to…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 254)
Look around our nation today. How much actual parenting is happening? Moms and dads are relying on schools to do all the “important” teaching and letting the schools decide what is taught and how it is taught. Moms and dads are letting the television, computer and video games serve as the babysitters and total entertainment services. Moms and dads have permitted our…
The Roman soldiers, who scourged Jesus, “twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head” (John 19:2). How long do you think that took? They conceived the idea, searched for a thorn bush, cut offshoots, carefully weaved them into a crown-like shape and mashed it on his head. While they were doing this, what do you suppose was running through…
On the surface, one would definitely think that serpents and doves can have no fellowship whatsoever. However, Jesus used these two creatures to illustrate two character traits that needed to be possessed by His apostles then and are needed by all Christians today. “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves” (Matt. 10:16a). As a Christian, do you…
We have things all around us every day telling us when to do things. Your alarm tells you when to get up. Your computer tells you when you have appointments. Your dryer’s buzzer tells you when the laundry is ready to be folded. Your microwave’s ding tells you when the food is ready to eat. Your phone tells you when it needs…
My 9-year-old was told at school that all of the wars, famines and earthquakes were signs that Jesus was about to come back. So, our study began: “Get your Bible and let’s look at it. Read Matthew 24, verse 1. What did Jesus show them?” “The temple.” “Read verse 2. What did Jesus say would be destroyed?” “The temple.” “Read verse 3. …
The accusation is often made by atheists and evolutionists that believing in God or believing in Creation requires a leap of faith. However, let’s consider the two sides. Believing in God is based upon substantial evidence. The precision of the universe and each of the pieces and parts that are so intricately balanced and interrelated demands a Master Creator! The elaborate design…
Picture in your mind a pie chart. (Or, if you’re particularly hungry, picture your favorite pie.) This pie is to represent the waking hours during a typical week in your life (do not include your sleep time). Now, on that pie, mark the slice that represents how much you work in a typical week. Got it? How much is left? Now, mark…