By David Faust I am a list maker. I keep on my desk a list of current things to do. Every Friday afternoon I plan the week ahead and write down what I need to accomplish. Non-list makers shake their heads at such habits. To them a task list seems restrictive and legalistic, but those […]
By David Faust It’s natural to feel a touch of melancholy when something comes to an end. As December winds down, how do you feel about the passing of another year? Does it stir your emotions when a well-made movie ends, the music swells, and the credits roll across the screen? Do you stand and […]
By David Faust Candy was only 20 years old when she became my wife. I was 21—six months older but equally immature. In the quaint words of a dairy farmer, we approached marriage as bewildered as two cows staring at a new gate. Despite our immaturity, we understood that God designed marriage to be a […]
By David Faust Little waves create far-reaching ripples. Small businesses stimulate the economy. Tiny babies bring families great joy. Small groups create environments for abundant spiritual growth. Modest-sized congregations with great faith exert megachurch impact on the world. The Old Testament ends with 12 books we nickname Minor Prophets because they are short, not because […]
By David Faust Unless you understand some things about agriculture, it’s hard to appreciate the difficulty of farming. How would you like your livelihood to depend on the weather? Too much rain (or too little), higher (or lower) temperatures than normal, fluctuating fuel prices, unpredictable consumer demands—farmers have to deal with all of these variables […]
