By David Faust In sports we celebrate surprising comebacks when losing teams come from behind and win. Business leaders pursue positive turnarounds so failing companies can thrive and become profitable again. One of history’s most remarkable turnarounds is the transformation of Saul of Tarsus. Blinded on the road to Damascus, he fell to the ground […]
One Person’s Story—Life Application for August 13, 2017
By David Faust Philip went to Samaria and preached the gospel. Crowds gathered, miracles occurred, “there was great joy in that city,” and many “were baptized, both men and women” (Acts 8:5-12). What exciting times! However, Luke spends only a few verses telling about the city’s transformation, while he devotes nearly half of Acts 8 […]
Spread the Word—Life Application for August 6, 2017
By David Faust A popular new spicy chicken restaurant opened recently near my home, but I haven’t eaten there yet because it’s so busy I would have to wait too long for service. It reminds me of the time someone asked Yogi Berra if he wanted to eat dinner at a certain restaurant, and Yogi […]
God’s Blunt Instruments—Life Application for July 30, 2017
By David Faust Do you listen carefully to those preflight safety talks on airplanes? Flight attendants inform us about serious matters: How should we react in emergencies? What if the cabin loses pressure or the plane is forced to land on water? While the flight attendants talk, most of the passengers read, talk, doze, and […]
Heaven’s Grand Opening—Life Application for July 23, 2017
By David Faust Have you ever attended the grand opening of a restaurant or a store complete with balloons, cake, and a ribbon cutting? Perhaps you may have wished Heaven would have such a grand opening. Have you prayed but God stayed silent? Have you asked God for clear direction but the fog didn’t lift? […]