By David Faust The 19th chapter of Exodus sounds strange to twenty-first century ears because we have grown accustomed to irreverence. Outside the church we’re more likely to hear God’s name used in profanity than in prayer. Even inside the church it’s not uncommon to hear the Lord described like a big brother in the […]
By David Faust If you could sum up a person’s life in a single sentence, what would you say? “She loved her children.” “He was a good provider.” “She was an outstanding surgeon.” “He was a faithful friend.” Here is how the book of Genesis describes one of its main characters: “Abram believed the Lord, […]
By David Faust Wind is commonplace. You barely give it a thought when a gentle summer breeze cools your skin, or when 20-mile-per-hour winds make a tall tree sway. Wind is powerful. Harness it and you can generate electricity and fly a kite, balloon, or plane. A calm breeze soothes our bodies and minds, while […]
By David Faust If you are a parent you probably can relate to the following scene. A weary mom tells her toddler, “You need to lie down and take a nap.” The child retorts, “But I’m not tired.” And the mother insists, “You need to take a nap because Mommy is tired!” God never grows […]
By David Faust God had several surprises in store for Abraham, and the faithful patriarch was willing to tackle every item on the checklist. Move to a foreign land? Check. Believe that your aging, infertile wife will have a baby boy? Check. Trust that through your offspring God will bless all nations on the earth? […]
