By David Faust I have a theory. You can disagree with it if you want. My theory hasn’t been scientifically tested, but I offer it after decades of observing human behavior: A lot of what happens in the world, both good and bad, occurs because most people are insecure. Activated by Apprehension On […]
By David Faust If you think your life is filled with hassles and headaches, imagine how the apostle Paul felt. He wrestled with a health problem he called a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). As an apostle he was frequently the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. On top of it all, […]
By David Faust Twice in 2 Corinthians 4 the apostle Paul says, “We do not lose heart” (vv. 1, 16). That’s a lesson all of us need to learn. How can we avoid caving in to discouragement? How can we keep from losing heart when our burdens seem heavy and our problems are so […]
By David Faust Every day when I arrive home from work, there’s a pile of mail sitting on the kitchen counter. My wife has collected it from the mailbox and sorted through the bills, newsletters, and advertisements. After struggling to keep up with a flooded e-mail in-box every day, why am I drawn to […]
By David Faust I was raking my yard the other day when Jesse walked across the street to talk with me. A good neighbor who makes his living painting houses, Jesse has been friendly to me for years, but this time there was a warmer-than-usual tone in his voice. He said, “I hear you’re […]
