By David Faust I am a list maker. I keep on my desk a list of current things to do. Every Friday afternoon I plan the week ahead and write down what I need to accomplish. Non-list makers shake their heads at such habits. To them a task list seems restrictive and legalistic, but those […]
By David Faust It’s natural to feel a touch of melancholy when something comes to an end. As December winds down, how do you feel about the passing of another year? Does it stir your emotions when a well-made movie ends, the music swells, and the credits roll across the screen? Do you stand and […]
By David Faust Candy was only 20 years old when she became my wife. I was 21—six months older but equally immature. In the quaint words of a dairy farmer, we approached marriage as bewildered as two cows staring at a new gate. Despite our immaturity, we understood that God designed marriage to be a […]
By David Faust After 40 years of marriage, it’s hard for me to surprise my wife. We know each other so well that we finish each other’s sentences and communicate a lot through squints, nods, and raised eyebrows. How could I ever surprise her with an unexpected gift? A couple of years ago I thought […]
By David Faust Little waves create far-reaching ripples. Small businesses stimulate the economy. Tiny babies bring families great joy. Small groups create environments for abundant spiritual growth. Modest-sized congregations with great faith exert megachurch impact on the world. The Old Testament ends with 12 books we nickname Minor Prophets because they are short, not because […]
