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Selling Out—Genesis 25

By David Faust Sellouts come in many forms. Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver. Benedict Arnold defected to the British army. No one admires the ballplayer who takes money to throw a game, the politician who steals from public coffers, or the businessman who cheats shareholders to benefit himself.  Satan is a bargainer […]

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The Starting Point—Genesis 1:1

By David Faust The new quickly becomes old. Drive a new car off the lot and it immediately loses value. You may feel proud of your brand new house, but you’d better be handy with either a toolbox or a checkbook, because without regular maintenance your home will fall apart.  Wouldn’t it be great if new […]

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On the Right Side of History

By David Faust After writing a magazine column every week for nearly 19 years, I have learned to welcome the scrutiny of a wise editor. Despite my best efforts, my writing isn’t perfect, so I need the constructive criticism provided by an editor’s sharp eyes.  A few years ago the NFL and the NCAA started […]

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Blessed Rest—Revelation 14:9-14

By David Faust   We are, indeed, a restless generation. Physically Restless According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 50-70 million American adults have sleep disorders. Insufficient sleep is linked to vehicle crashes, occupational errors, and chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, depression, and obesity. Chronic insomnia afflicts 9-12 percent of […]

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The Lamb-Shepherd—Revelation 7:17

By David Faust   What makes the book of Revelation so intriguing? Why are some Bible readers drawn to it while others are repelled by it? Revelation doesn’t charm us with the theological elegance of the book of Ephesians or confront us with the plainspoken wisdom of James. It jars us with images of supernatural […]