What do microscopes and telescopes have to do with God? Microscopes use a lens or series of lenses to create enlarged images of minute objects, so that we can see things that we would normally not be able to see because they are so small. Telescopes use lenses and/or mirrors for viewing distant objects, so that we can see things that we…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 280)
We have been told that teaching sexual abstinence until marriage is “unrealistic” in our day and it doesn’t work. Therefore, they say, we must find a way to compromise and to protect our young people. Hence, we teach our elementary-age children “safe sex” techniques and habits, instead of teaching them to wait until they are married. But, are we going far enough?…
Sometimes looking at what is happening in the denominational world creates a lot of questions in an observer’s mind, and the answers may not be readily obvious. Consider the following examples. Some denominations assemble for their services on Saturday. Other denominations assemble for their services on Sunday. Still others offer assemblies on Saturday and Sunday. Which way is right? Are any of…
In Psalm 31, David called upon God to protect him from his enemies. His enemies “secretly laid” a net to catch him (31:4); slandered, taken “counsel together against” him and schemed “to take away” his life” (31:13); persecuted him (31:15); spoke lies and “insolent things proudly and contemptuously against” him (31:18). David pleaded with God to listen (31:2), deliver (31:1-2, 15), lead…
Everybody has a hero (or so it seems). For some, it might be a sports figure or some Olympic athlete. For others, it might be someone in Hollywood, like a big movie star or a Broadway performer. It could be someone in your family, someone in your neighborhood, a police officer, a firefighter, etc. There are heroes all around us, some good…
“There are so many doctrinal questions and issues that I need to address with my friend who goes to [a church in town]. I feel kind of overwhelmed. Any suggestions on where to start?” This is a great question and one that is so vitally important. Think of it like building a house. Every house needs a roof, but you cannot put…
The words that Will H. Houghton penned 75 years ago seem an appropriate meditation for the beginning of a new year. Slowly and soberly reflect on these words and pray unto the Lord, “Lead me to some soul today; O teach me, Lord, just what to say. Friends of mine are lost in sin, and cannot find their way. Few there are…
Some of those working the hardest, studying the best, influencing the most lives, and yet getting the least amount of attention or expressions of gratitude are our Bible Class teachers! They devote themselves to teaching for three months, oft times twice a week. (And most of our teachers do this every year; some of them more than one quarter per year.) They…