By David Faust You may not have heard of a nineteenth-century English poet named Jane Taylor, but I’m certain you can quote some lyrics she wrote. Her poem “The Star” appeared in 1806 in a book called Rhymes for the Nursery. It has six stanzas, but the poem is best known for its first verse: […]
Devotional thoughts on Mark 9:14-29 By Jonathan Underwood Faith is a critical issue for the Christian. We are “justified by faith”; we “live by faith, not by sight.” And yet faith can be elusive—something both the disciples of Jesus and the father of a demon-possessed boy demonstrate in our text. Failure of Faith While Jesus […]
By Dr. Mark Scott The apostles said, “Increase our faith” (Luke 17:5). What could be more important than an increasing faith in a powerful God? As upside down as it sounds, one thing that causes our faith to increase is doubt. Healthy doubt that seeks understanding is a good thing. But when doubt goes to […]
By David Faust Some might find it surprising and almost sacrilegious to suggest that God built fun and enjoyment into the Old Testament law, but how else can we explain celebrations such as the Feast of Tabernacles? This annual feast required Jewish families to camp outdoors for a week in early fall. They lived in […]
Devotional thoughts on Leviticus 23:33-43 By Daryl Reed Some of my fondest childhood memories are camping trips with my family. To me, the preparation was as much fun as trip itself. Everything leading up to the excursion was memorable, including picking the destination, buying and packing new gear, and making sure our fishing equipment, sleeping […]
