By David Faust The radio broadcaster Paul Harvey created a popular essay called “If I Were the Devil.” You can find the full text of his comments online, along with modified and expanded versions of his original wording. Harvey said, “If I were the devil . . . I would whisper to you as […]
By David Faust When my son, Matt, was a toddler, he was curious about the Lord. He asked questions like, “Where does Jesus live? Can we go see him?” A child’s questions sound simple on the surface, but they raise challenging theological issues. Where does Jesus dwell? In Heaven, yes, at the right hand […]
By David Faust Ordinary objects seem more valuable when they aren’t readily at hand. Did you ever need to open a can, but you couldn’t find a can opener? When a screwdriver wasn’t available, did you use a butter knife? Hammering a nail with a rock will give you a new appreciation for our […]
By David Faust The short letter of James is a favorite of many Bible readers because it is a book of action. James tackles gritty questions: How can we handle adversity? overcome temptation? control our tongues? develop patience? pray more effectively? James insisted that passive, inactive faith is dead as a doornail. It’s good […]
By David Faust Do you ever struggle to find the right balance between engagement and disengagement? Books like Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend and Cloud’s Necessary Endings remind us that it’s OK to say, “I can’t do that” or, “Let’s stop and find a new approach.” There is a time […]
