By David Faust The lyrics of a song popularized by Glen Campbell, “Try a Little Kindness,” have been replaying in my mind lately because I believe we face a kindness gap in America today. Even common courtesy seems in rare supply. We Imitate God When I was a boy, an old man named Roy used […]
God’s Liberating Power—Life Application for February 19, 2017
By David Faust Don’t you like it when you get something for free, like a sample at the grocery store or a ticket to a ballgame? The problem is, there’s often a catch. That “free” vacation actually costs $2,000. The “free” sandwich at the fast food restaurant will cost five bucks once you pay for […]
Get out of the Pigpen—Life Application for February 12, 2017
By David Faust One of Jesus’ most famous quotes is, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). When he first said those words, however, his Jewish listeners didn’t appreciate the suggestion that they needed to be set free. “They answered him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never […]
Putting on the Uniform—Life Application for February 5, 2017
By David Faust There’s beautiful simplicity in the apostle Paul’s assertion, “So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” (Galatians 3:26, 27). There’s nothing for us to brag about here except the work of God. Our identity […]
The Grand Symphony of Praise—Life Application for January 29, 2017
By David Faust I like a variety of music, at least in small doses. When it’s played with excellence I enjoy listening to jazz, classic rock, and country and western. I’m not a highbrow guy, but I respect classical music, and my wife and I have attended a few symphonies over the years. (My goal […]