By David Faust Do you realize how much of life is outside your control? You can carry an umbrella, but you can’t control the weather. You can invest your money, but you can’t predict the stock market. You can manage your calendar, but you can’t keep yourself from aging. You can decide what food […]
By David Faust God created mathematics, so he can do unusual things with it: • With 100 warriors he can rout an army of 10,000 (Leviticus 26:8). • In the hands of his Son, five fish and two loaves equal dinner for 5,000 (Luke 9:10-17). • Following his own unique timetable, God can pack a thousand years […]
By David Faust Amid all the talk about health care these days, God calls us to take care of our own bodies. I shouldn’t blame the government if I overstuff myself daily with excessive calories and carbs. Insurance companies can’t prevent their clients from careless drinking and driving. Education helps, but teachers and principals […]
By David Faust I have a theory. You can disagree with it if you want. My theory hasn’t been scientifically tested, but I offer it after decades of observing human behavior: A lot of what happens in the world, both good and bad, occurs because most people are insecure. Activated by Apprehension On […]
By David Faust If you think your life is filled with hassles and headaches, imagine how the apostle Paul felt. He wrestled with a health problem he called a “thorn in the flesh” (2 Corinthians 12:7). As an apostle he was frequently the target of harsh criticism and misunderstanding. On top of it all, […]
