By David Faust I’ve experienced a lot of change this year. After 12 years as president of Cincinnati Christian University, I changed jobs and returned to church-based ministry one state away in Indianapolis. As relocations go, moving 118 miles wasn’t a big deal, but the transition required a surprising number of adjustments. I now […]
By David Faust The radio broadcaster Paul Harvey created a popular essay called “If I Were the Devil.” You can find the full text of his comments online, along with modified and expanded versions of his original wording. Harvey said, “If I were the devil . . . I would whisper to you as […]
By David Faust When my son, Matt, was a toddler, he was curious about the Lord. He asked questions like, “Where does Jesus live? Can we go see him?” A child’s questions sound simple on the surface, but they raise challenging theological issues. Where does Jesus dwell? In Heaven, yes, at the right hand […]
By David Faust Ordinary objects seem more valuable when they aren’t readily at hand. Did you ever need to open a can, but you couldn’t find a can opener? When a screwdriver wasn’t available, did you use a butter knife? Hammering a nail with a rock will give you a new appreciation for our […]
By David Faust The short letter of James is a favorite of many Bible readers because it is a book of action. James tackles gritty questions: How can we handle adversity? overcome temptation? control our tongues? develop patience? pray more effectively? James insisted that passive, inactive faith is dead as a doornail. It’s good […]
