August 2, 2021
Aug. 8 | Application
A biblical text normally has a single meaning, but it can have many applications. Consider Galatians 2:20 . . .
Series: Application
August 2, 2021
#Faust25: ‘Jesus’ Hardest Command’
(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. . . .
August 1, 2021
#Faust25: ‘A Story to Learn from the Nations’
(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.
July 31, 2021
#Faust25: ‘The Big Brown Chair’
(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.
July 30, 2021
#Faust25: ‘Time-out’
(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.
July 29, 2021
#Faust25: ‘No Cloned Sheep’
(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.
July 26, 2021
Aug. 1 | Application
The Galatian Christians were forgetting the gospel of grace. They needed firm, loving guidance, and so do we. Here are six important points to remember taken straight from Scripture . . .
July 19, 2021
July 25 | Application
Human achievements eventually melt to the ground, but God has in store for us “an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade” (1 Peter 1:4).
July 12, 2021
July 18 | Application
Public speaking isn’t for everyone. We’re not all like Peter, who preached and saw thousands baptized. But if we watch for opportunities, we all can be like Philip, who shared the gospel with an audience of one . . . an Ethiopian in a chariot.
July 5, 2021
July 11 | Application
The Book wasn’t lost as much as it was neglected and taken for granted—hidden in plain sight. It had been there in the temple all along, but no one was paying attention to it.
June 28, 2021
JULY 4 | APPLICATION
Why does evening come before morning in the Genesis narrative? Maybe, in part, to remind us that God is always a step ahead.
June 21, 2021
JUNE 27 | APPLICATION
When the church’s quirks get on my nerves and weariness drains my enthusiasm, three motivators remind me why serving the Lord is worth the effort.
June 14, 2021
JUNE 20 | APPLICATION
Death is a persistent intruder. It casts a dark shadow. . . . At times, it looks like death has the final word. But if you read the Gospels, you’ll see that God has other ideas.
June 7, 2021
JUNE 13 | APPLICATION
A veteran church leader I hold in high regard recently confided that he has been reflecting on Psalm 51 throughout the last year. At first, I felt concerned. . . .
May 31, 2021
June 6 | Application
In the journey of life, God knows where you are camped and what your next campsite will be.
May 24, 2021
May 30 | Application
God is omnipresent and inescapable. The trouble is, we can be oblivious and distractable. The problem isn’t God’s availability, but our awareness.
May 17, 2021
May 23 | Application
Do we trust God to vindicate us and deliver us from injustice when the time is right?
May 10, 2021
May 16 | Application
How will we face the challenges that confront us in the church, in our culture, and in our personal lives?
May 3, 2021
May 9 | Application
It’s inspiring when leaders make the effort to understand the real-world challenges their followers face. And it’s demoralizing when leaders refuse to do so—or worse, when leaders consider themselves above the rules.
April 26, 2021
May 2 | Application
We often wonder why God says no to our prayers, but this incident raises a different question: "Why would the Lord say yes to a foolish request?"
