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A biblical text normally has a single meaning, but it can have many applications. Consider Galatians 2:20 . . .
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Aug. 8 | Discovery
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What does it look like in the average day of a Christ follower for Christ to live in them?
#Faust25: ‘Jesus’ Hardest Command’
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(Another classic piece celebrating David Faust’s 25th anniversary of writing columns.) What is the most difficult thing Jesus ever told anyone to do? That’s the question I asked an adult Bible study group the other day. The people in the room were quick to respond. . . .
#Faust25: ‘A Story to Learn from the Nations’
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(Another 25th anniversary column from David Faust, this one from 2001.) Missionary friends have invited me to come to their countries and teach, but in every case I’ve received more than I’ve given.
#Faust25: ‘The Big Brown Chair’
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(Another classic, 25th-anniversary column from David Faust.) Even the fathers we read about in the Bible had their struggles. But like them, God calls today’s dads to be faithful—and to be present during the everyday events that shape the character of our children.
#Faust25: ‘Time-out’
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(A classic column from David Faust in celebration of his 25th anniversary of writing weekly.) Christians certainly don’t need to condemn sports; but we do need to keep sports in their proper place.
Throwback Thursday: Excerpts from ‘It Worked for Us’ (Circa 1941)
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From 1935 to 1944, Joe B. Maffett penned a monthly column called “It Worked for Us.” Maffett, a minister from North Tonawanda, N.Y., sought input from readers for the aptly titled column. Here are three short items from 1941. . . .
#Faust25: ‘No Cloned Sheep’
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(A classic column from David Faust in celebration of his 25th anniversary of writing for us weekly.) No magic formula, no technique dreamed up in a church growth laboratory, can replace the power of personal discipleship.
David Faust Marks 25 Years of Weekly Column Writing
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Today is David Faust’s 25th anniversary of writing a weekly column focusing on God’s Word and Christian faith. On this date—July 28, 1996—Faust’s first column appeared in the pages of The Lookout magazine. “I view writing as an extension of my ministry,” Faust says.