By David Faust On rainy days I wear a tan-colored raincoat. It’s a little too big and somewhat out of style. (Remember the one worn by Peter Falk as the TV character Columbo?) I figure raincoats are meant to keep you dry, not to make a fashion statement. But I value that coat for […]
You Have the Right to Give Up Your Rights–1 Corinthians 6
By David Faust Common wisdom says the higher you climb on the organizational ladder, the more rights and privileges you enjoy. But according to Jesus, wise leaders do exactly the opposite. He insisted, “The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves” (Luke 22:26). […]
Partners with God–1 Corinthians 3:9
By David Faust If you were asked to sing a duet, what musician would you select to sing harmony with you? If you could run a marathon with a great athlete trotting alongside, who would you want for your companion? If you started a new company, who would you choose for your business partner? […]
Giving the Gift of Honor–Romans 13:7, 8
By David Faust Can you see the love of God in the gritty courage of a police officer who works to keep our streets safe? Do you see it in the eyes of a firefighter who runs into a burning building to protect lives and property? Once a year Cincinnati Christian University (CCU) holds […]
Listening with Both Ears–Romans 10:14-17
By David Faust The Malchus miracle is one of my favorite wonders recorded in the Bible. Remember Malchus? He was the servant of the high priest who got his right ear chopped off in the Garden of Gethsemane by Simon Peter (Luke 22:49-51; John 18:10). It was a dark and chaotic moment, but Jesus […]