by David Faust In the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, there’s a sign containing a quote from a Tennessee farmer in about 1940: “The greatest thing in the world is to have the love of God in your heart. The next greatest thing to have is electricity in your house.” Hope electrifies a life, […]
The people we meet
By David Faust What individuals do you encounter in a typical day? Some are strangers with whom you have little in common. Others have familiar faces but the relationship never moves beyond polite exchanges. “How’s it going?” “Fine.” But what worries them? What dreams are they pursuing? What hurts are they enduring? What questions are […]
Do not disturb?
By David Faust While driving through an upscale neighborhood recently I noticed a roadside sign that said, “$150 fine for honking.” (Presumably the message was intended for drivers, not geese.) That’s a pretty stiff penalty for disturbing the peace. Clearly the residents don’t want anyone bothering them. I wonder how they would have reacted […]
Do we understand about the loaves?
By David Faust Is there anything more delicious than fresh-baked bread? The tastes and textures make your mouth water. Whole wheat, sourdough, marble rye, multi-grain. Italian bread, southern-style biscuits, French baguettes, golden braids of challah from a kosher delicatessen. And what about those homemade rolls Grandma pulls from the oven on Thanksgiving Day? In the […]
Born of the battle
By David Faust Somewhere I read this piece of advice: “If you have to eat a toad, eat it first thing in the morning. Then everything else that happens the rest of the day will be an improvement.” It doesn’t help to put off distasteful tasks. If you need to handle an unpleasant problem, get […]
