By David Faust A general called his troops together and said, “The bad news is, we’re completely surrounded. The good news is, now we can attack the enemy in any direction!” In the battle for faith, attacks come from different directions. Sometimes we have trouble grasping God’s power, and other times we question his […]
The surprising power of the second mile– Matthew 5:38-48
By David Faust Why are the hamburgers square at Wendy’s? Founder Dave Thomas insisted, “We don’t cut corners.” Years ago when my wife, Candy, worked as a waitress, the restaurant manager cut corners. He instructed the servers to dip ice cream so the scoops were hollow in the middle—cheating customers out of a few […]
Winning the battle with temptation– Matthew 4:1-11
By David Faust I asked members of a Bible college faculty to take a piece of paper and write down a temptation they struggle to overcome. I joked that they also should feel free to write down a temptation they suspect others in the room struggle with. A theology professor glanced at the guy […]
The pivotal personality– Matthew 1-3
By David Faust Of all the billions of people who have walked on the face of the earth, one individual stands out. His character is uniquely pure and his words never lose their relevance. His deeds are unparalleled, his influence never-ending. No one ever has done more to advance the welfare of the human […]
My friend Mike
By David Faust The first time I saw Mike, he stayed a safe distance away—not just from me, but from everyone who attended our church that Sunday. I was part of a team of leaders planting a new church in an urban neighborhood near the University of Cincinnati. We rented a community center for $50 […]