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On her way to work, a woman hears on the radio that on a heavily traveled road, there is a driver going the wrong way. She realizes that is probably the road her elderly father is on. So she calls him on his cell to warn him. “Dad, there’s a car going the wrong way on...

This Sunday we’ll hear two short teachings from Jesus where he will contrast what the true gospel is, compared to that which the Pharisees were teaching. As usual, Jesus will use illustrations from everyday life, like grain, wine, wedding guests and the sabbath....

I’m not aware of any place in Scripture where Jesus asked for a person’s spiritual or career credentials before becoming his follower. Neither did he only call spiritual giants to be his followers. I don’t know about you, but I’m awful glad about that. That not only...

I don’t remember what it was for or even when it was, but it was some years ago. Someone had done me a big favor. I recall it being a pretty big favor, but nothing too extraordinary. Afterwards I was expressing my sincere thanks. He said “You’re welcome” and then he...

Comedian George Burns once said, “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.” I’m not sure there is much truth in that secret, but sometimes we can get caught up in how long or short a...

This week we take a break from our series in the gospel of Mark to honor our graduating seniors at FaithPoint. We will honor the Seniors at the 10:00 AM service (followed by a breakfast), but we have a special video celebrating the occasion at both our 8:30 and 10:00...

Without thinking about it, I think we often search to know a person’s heart. Are they a person who truly cares? Are they genuine and sincere? Do they live out what they espouse? Even in casual conversations or talking with acquaintances, we want to know a person’s...

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and we’ve got a special treat to share with moms and all women to warm their hearts and celebrate this important day. Our Gospel reading in Mark features Jesus calling his first four disciples: Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, and...

French writer Henri Barbusse (1874-1935) tells of a conversation overheard in a trench full of wounded men during WWI. One of the men, who knew he only had minutes to live, says, “Listen, Dominic, you've led a very bad life. Everywhere you are wanted by the police....