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As the season of Thanksgiving approaches, surely, we’ll have conversations about what’s on the table. May I suggest we also take time to consider what’s in our heart. In a world overflowing with blessings, it’s easy to overlook the greatest gift we’ve been given: the...

In the movie, “The Passion of the Christ” there’s a powerful scene where Jesus stumbles and falls under the weight of his cross as he makes his way towards Golgotha. His mother, Mary, runs to his side and embraces him. Through shattered teeth and bleeding lips Jesus...

If you were to ask people, “What is the greatest source of joy in your life?” I think most peoples’ answer would include relationships, such as with a friend, a family member, falling in love or holding a newborn child. On the other hand, if you were to ask, “What's...

Have you ever considered that you and I are hardwired for hope? You don’t live by instinct. Every decision you make, every response you have to the situations and relationships of your life, is fueled by, and motivated by hope. Every message I prepare to preach, I do...

This Sunday, we’ll celebrate the Reformation. On October 31, 507 years ago, Martin Luther posted the 95 Thesis on the castle door at Wittenberg, a posting that ignited the flame of the Reformation and a movement that birthed virtually all Protestant Churches and...

I struggle from time to time with some form of technology not working for me. If you were to scroll through my texts from our wonderful tech team here at FaithPoint, you would see several similar phrases like: “Did you reboot?”  “Did you check the connection of the...

Growing up I remember whining to my Dad about how our lawn didn’t look as nice as our neighbors or my friends’ house. My Dad was too considerate to say, “Because you kids are always playing hotbox on it.” Having a great looking lawn is not the most important thing in...

An old creaky ship was caught in a fierce storm. Waves battered the vessel, and the crew feared they might not survive. In the darkness, they struggled to find their way, but there was no sign of land or safety. Suddenly, a bright beam of light cut through the...

Many years ago, the great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, said, "God does not need your strength: He has more than enough power of His own. He asks for your weakness: He has none of that himself, and He is longing, therefore, to take your weakness, and use it as the...

We often equate strength with power and effort and surrender with weakness and submission.  But biblical strength comes not from striving, but from surrendering to God.  Surrender is an unpopular word.  It implies defeat, forfeiting the game or losing.  And no one...