Another Look by David Faust Have you discovered the power of the pause? Comedians recognize it. A well-timed pause right before the punch-line makes a story funnier. Musicians, preachers, and actors understand the power of the pause. Writers employ it by adding commas, dashes—and sometimes ellipses . . . . A pause provides a needed […]
Do we really mean it?
Another Look by David Faust Ezra faced a daunting task. God wanted him to lead a remnant of exiled Jews from Babylon back to Jerusalem, which lay in ruins. Ezra’s mission was to re-build the temple, then to be a spiritual leader as the people worshiped the Lord once again in the holy city. Hundreds […]
Admit it
Another Look by David Faust I admit it. There’s no reason to deny it, hide it, or cover it up. I’m guilty as charged. I believe in God. Not just any God, though. I believe in the Creator described in Genesis 1:1 and John 1:1—the God who designed a universe larger than our textbooks can […]
An edifying, eclectic education
Another Look by David Faust Known as the Schoolmaster of the Nation, one of the most influential educators in American history was William Holmes McGuffey (1800-1873). While teaching in a one-room school house where his pupils ranged in age from 6 to 21, McGuffey saw the need for textbooks to guide students through different stages […]
How big is your worldview?
Another Look by David Faust Talking with a coworker about plans for an upcoming banquet, I said, “Even if 20 people attend, it will be worthwhile.” She smiled and replied, “I was thinking we should plan for 500 guests.” Evidently I wasn’t thinking big enough. Decades ago a church sold some extra property it owned […]
