By David Faust There’s beautiful simplicity in the apostle Paul’s assertion, “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” (Galatians 3:26, 27). There’s nothing for us to brag about here except the work of God. Our identity […]
The Grand Symphony of Praise—Life Application for January 29, 2017
By David Faust I like a variety of music, at least in small doses. When it’s played with excellence I enjoy listening to jazz, classic rock, and country and western. I’m not a highbrow guy, but I respect classical music, and my wife and I have attended a few symphonies over the years. (My goal […]
God’s Fingerprints—Life Application for January 22, 2017
By David Faust The philosopher Cicero wasn’t a follower of God, but he had a logical mind. In about 45 BC Cicero wrote, “When you see a statue or a painting, you recognize the exercise of art; when you observe from a distance the course of a ship, you do not hesitate to assume that […]
Bow Down—Life Application for January 15, 2017
By David Faust In more ways than one, the earth is off-kilter. Our planet isn’t straight up and down as it zooms through space. With its axis tilted at a 23.4 degree angle, the earth remains a bit askew, which allows us to experience different seasons. For half a year (and half an orbit) one […]
Worship Is a Verb—Life Application for January 8, 2017
By David Faust Can you identify an English word that uses all the vowels including Y? Unquestionably! Language is nuanced. A cartoon declares, “There’s a big difference between ‘Let’s eat Grandma’ and ‘Let’s eat, Grandma.’ Punctuation saves lives!” Language is also fun. A bright red sign fastened to a door said, “This door is alarmed.” […]