By David Faust Can you imagine a conversation between King David and the apostle Paul? “I consider myself the worst of sinners,” says Paul. “Funny you should say that,” David replies. “I feel the same way about myself.” “But you have to understand,” Paul insists, “I persecuted God’s people and threw them in jail! […]
By David Faust Someone sent me a list of the best things to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk. The suggestions include: • “They told me at the blood bank this might happen.” • “I was meditating on the company’s mission statement and envisioning a new paradigm.” • “Ah, the unique and unpredictable circadian […]
By David Faust Unchecked ambition is an ugly trait. It makes people pushy and self-promoting. Ruthless politicians will do anything for votes. Unscrupulous salespeople will say anything to close a deal. Hollywood promoters scramble shamelessly to get their clients in front of the cameras. Properly directed, however, ambition can be good. The apostle Paul […]
By David Faust Why are Christians these days so reluctant to talk about the return of Christ? In the first century, believers anticipated the Lord’s return so earnestly that they used a short Aramaic prayer: Marana tha, “Come, Lord” (1 Corinthians 16:22). The apostle John prayed, “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). By contrast, many […]
By David Faust Early one morning not far from my house, a towering tree tumbled swiftly to the ground. It was an impressive-looking maple in full leaf, with a trunk three feet in diameter. The reason for the tree’s demise wasn’t obvious until it fell. It was hollow inside. Hollowness comes in many forms. […]
