By David Faust Has anyone ever accused you of living a sheltered life? Critics allege, “You Christians are weak. You lean on God and use him as a crutch to help you avoid pain.” According to this line of reasoning, believers use faith to shelter ourselves from real-world problems. When life turns up the heat, […]
By David Faust According to the Pew Research Center, 7 out of 10 Americans (72 percent) believe in Heaven. Anyone can say yes to a survey, but when a loved one dies our questions turn serious. We want to know, “Does Heaven really exist?” The fact that Heaven is hard to comprehend doesn’t disprove its […]
By David Faust Where can you find the missing peace? Ballgames, movies, and vacations can’t fill the void. Political parties clamor for attention and seek our votes, but government leaders can’t guarantee peace. Jobs keep us busy, but surveys report widespread dissatisfaction among American workers. Entertainment distracts us, but it doesn’t fulfill us. Church involvement […]
By David Faust My friend hit the wall the other day. He’s a gentle fellow with a kind heart, and he’s been a Christian for years. Nevertheless, others sometimes view him as a threat because of his skin color. In the hallway at church recently a woman noticeably clutched her purse more tightly when she […]
By David Faust Are you spending a lot of time in the sun this summer? You will want to have sunscreen. Too much exposure to solar rays can damage your skin and even lead to cancer. Humanity’s main problem, though, isn’t skin damage; it’s sin damage. Satan is a murderer and a liar (John 8:44). […]
