By David Faust Jesus predicted, “Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom” (Luke 21:10), and his prophetic words ring true. Throughout history, strife on earth has been more prevalent than peace on earth. In biblical history it was Israel versus the Philistines, the Babylonians versus the Jews, the zealots versus the Romans. […]
Recognizing Spiritual Abusers– Luke 20:45-47
By David Faust They looked sharp. They dressed well. Crowds greeted them with respect. Their names appeared on the guest lists for swanky gatherings where fussy hosts seated them at the head table. They were known as men of prayer. But Jesus considered them dangerous. “Beware of the teachers of the law,” the Lord […]
Out On a Limb–Luke 19:1-10
By David Faust Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see the Lord, but Jesus went out on a limb, too. Before climbing the tree, Mr. Z had climbed the corporate ladder. Scripture calls him “a chief tax collector” (Luke 19:2) who supervised others. He was short in stature, but not on cash. He “was wealthy” […]
Our Lives Are Signposts–Luke 17:1-3
By David Faust While driving toward scenic Hocking Hills State Park in central Ohio, I got lost for a few minutes. It’s no wonder I was confused. Two road signs located side by side said “South 664” and “North 374.” How could the same road go north and south at the same time? You […]
God, the Seeker– Luke 15
By David Faust Lost. That has to be one of the saddest words in the English language. Consider the cheerless tone of sentences like these: “She lost her job. He lost the election. They lost a fortune in the stock market. Your team lost the game. My computer lost a document. Our company lost […]