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Playing a Difficult Role

Using the metaphor of “second fiddle,” this devotional highlights the quiet challenge of supportive roles. From Andrew to Barnabas, Scripture shows faithful servants who added harmony without seeking first-chair recognition.

Treasures New and Old

Treasures New and Old

Jesus said disciples bring out “new treasures as well as old.” David Faust reflects on Matthew 13:52, urging churches to value both Testaments, honor past wisdom, and embrace new opportunities across generations.

Learning to Lean

Learning to Lean

Using Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me,” David Faust challenges the claim that faith is merely a crutch. Scripture calls us to trust the Lord, reject self-reliance, and lean fully on God’s strength and comfort.

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Bring It to Me

A devotional reminder from Matthew 14 and a broken-lighthouse story: when you feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, or beyond repair, God’s answer is gracious and steady—“Bring it to me.”

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Phishers of Men

Scammers use urgency, secrecy, and fake stories to steal money and information. David Faust shares practical “scam savvy” steps—and warns of spiritual fraud using Scripture’s signs of danger.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Room for Tears in Church

Cry Room

Why do people cry in church? Drawing from Psalm 126, this devotional reflects on tears of grief, repentance, zeal, and hurt—and invites congregations to make room for honest emotion and joyful hope.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Unshakable Faith in Psalm 125

Unshakable Faith

Psalm 125 pictures steady believers like Mount Zion. David Faust reflects on being secure in Christ, surrounded by God’s presence, and surrendered in trust—finding peace even in storms, hospital rooms, and seasons of upheaval.

February 23, 2026

David Faust

Climb Higher

Climb Higher

A devotional reflection on Psalm 121 within the Songs of Ascent, pointing readers to the Lord as the source of help and highlighting God’s watchful care over every season of our coming and going.

Lay Down Your Crowns

During this Christmas season, let’s bow in self-abandoned surrender and confess that every honor, accomplishment, and triumph we possess comes from the Lord, who alone deserves the glory.

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