By David Faust Twice in 2 Corinthians 4 the apostle Paul says, “We do not lose heart” (vv. 1, 16). That’s a lesson all of us need to learn. How can we avoid caving in to discouragement? How can we keep from losing heart when our burdens seem heavy and our problems are so […]
By David Faust Every day when I arrive home from work, there’s a pile of mail sitting on the kitchen counter. My wife has collected it from the mailbox and sorted through the bills, newsletters, and advertisements. After struggling to keep up with a flooded e-mail in-box every day, why am I drawn to […]
By David Faust I was raking my yard the other day when Jesse walked across the street to talk with me. A good neighbor who makes his living painting houses, Jesse has been friendly to me for years, but this time there was a warmer-than-usual tone in his voice. He said, “I hear you’re […]
By David Faust On rainy days I wear a tan-colored raincoat. It’s a little too big and somewhat out of style. (Remember the one worn by Peter Falk as the TV character Columbo?) I figure raincoats are meant to keep you dry, not to make a fashion statement. But I value that coat for […]
By David Faust Common wisdom says the higher you climb on the organizational ladder, the more rights and privileges you enjoy. But according to Jesus, wise leaders do exactly the opposite. He insisted, “The greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves” (Luke 22:26). […]
