Television is a powerful influence in our society. Decades ago, church-going folks were held up in a positive light. Do you remember Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee and Opie going to church? That was the “normal” thing to do and they were portrayed positively for their values. What about today? Immorality of all sorts is the “normal” thing today, and television depicts anyone who lives by Christian values…
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Let's Go Back to the Bible
Posts by David Sproule (Page 96)
Paul spent two years quarantined. Can you imagine? Paul spent two years quarantined as a Roman prisoner. Can you imagine that? That’s a bit different than being quarantined in the comfort of your own home for a few weeks. Well, what did the apostle Paul do with himself for two years? Scripture tells us what he spent much of his time doing:…
We had a large video on an iPhone that we could not get to our computer for anything. We tried almost everything. Then, we found the solution. We had to download a third-party app that would transfer the video from the iPhone to our PC. Worked like magic. The apple iOS and Windows would not cooperate with each other at all! We had to get someone else involved!…
According to my personal, unscientific research, it is often easier to be negative than it is to be positive. Why is that? Have you also found that to be true? We are heavily influenced by our environment. When you turn on the television or go online, would you say that the majority of what you see and hear is negative or positive? When you reflect on your…
“Dear cancer! I’m done with you! Please leave! Go away and don’t ever come back! Leave my friends and loved ones alone right now!” I wish I could write a letter like that and make some sort of impact. Of course, that’s not the way it works. But, I’ve learned some things about cancer. Cancer knows no stranger. In other words, cancer…
As Christians who strive to have the mind of Christ (cf. Phil. 2:5), we must diligently give ourselves to the practice of “bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5). While the context of 2 Corinthians 10 deals with fleshly versus godly living, the principle of controlling our thoughts is foundational to all parts of our lives (cf.…
As a parent, I want the very, very best for my children. We raised them to think critically, to weigh options, to pray about decisions and make Biblically-sound choices. But when life throws curveballs at them, my greatest desire is to jump in and solve everything for them. But, that would not help them to truly grow. Being there for them? Absolutely! Helping them? Yes! Offering guidance and assistance? Of course! But,…
In our culture today, the increasing disrespect and disdain for marriage and for God’s perfect plan for marriage is seen in the practice, prevalence and praise even that is given to divorce. The more “old-fashioned” and “temporary” marriage has become, the more widely accepted divorce has become. How should Christians respond to divorce today? Should we just go along with it in…