By David Faust Sometimes the far country seemed like a dream. And so did the feast his father had thrown long ago, with all the music and dancing, the happy tears and hugs, the overwhelming feeling of relief and hope. Now it was but a fading memory. Back then his family gave him a nickname: […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: Joel 2:12-13, 18-19, 28-32 1. In what way do you personally need to “return to the Lord your God” (Joel 2:13)? 2. How is your life different today because of the fact that God is […]
By David Faust These questions coordinate with Engage Your Faith and This Week with the Word. Sunday School Lesson Text: John 15:1-17 1. What kind of fruit is your personal life bearing right now for the Lord’s sake? 2. What kind of fruit is your local church bearing? 3. How does being generous with money […]
By David Faust Jesus had a lot to say about fruitfulness: • “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5). • “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, […]
By David Faust In a sermon I mentioned that the shortest verse in the English Bible contains two words and nine letters: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35). My point was that even though the verse is very short, it speaks profound truth about Jesus’ empathy and compassion. I made a little joke and said, “If you […]
