Grace Grows Us Up Read: Titus 2:11-14 Not only is it grace that brings us into a relationship with God, it is grace that grows us up in our life with God as well. The Christian life is, from beginning to end, all of grace. Grace brings us in. Grace grows us up. … [Read More…] September 15: Grace Grows Us Up
The Good News of Grace Read: Ephesians 2:1-10 Whenever our family remodels a part of our home, we love to take before and after pictures. It helps us see just how much change has taken place. Sometimes it’s hard to believe the pictures are of the same place! In our passage today, … [Read More…] September 14: The Good News of Grace
Two Ways to Reject God Read: Luke 15:11-32 At first glance, we think the villain of the story is the younger brother who squanders his life away, and the hero is the older brother who keeps his nose clean. But in the end, it’s the younger brother who is at home in his … [Read More…] September 13: Two Ways to Reject God
I remember my first winter ascent in the Olympic Mountains. Our journey was to climb the mountain in four stages, each hike with its own skills to master. We began our journey at low elevation in the rain and mud where waterproof boots are crucial. As we gained elevation, the temperatures fell below freezing … [Read More…] September 11, 2022
I am so excited for our fall series that kicks off on September 11 called The Journey of a Lifetime. Each of us is on a spiritual journey. Jesus is inviting you on the journey of a lifetime to know God, feed your soul, grow in love, and change your world. In this four-week … [Read More…] September 4, 2022
As the school year begins and teachers and students head back to the classroom, it’s a good time to bathe the year ahead in our prayers: “Lord, be with our students as they enter a new year of learning. Give them wisdom to discern the truth, courage to live with integrity, kindness to … [Read More…] August 28, 2022
Gerald Edmonds, former Minister of Music at The Moody Church from 1982-2009, went home to be with Jesus last week on August 11. He was a true worshipper who led our church family to greater appreciation of God’s majesty, holiness, and love as he guided our music ministry for so many years. He personally … [Read More…] August 21, 2022
My first pastor passed into the arms of Jesus last week. Our family attended his church during the first four years of my life before we moved from Milwaukee to Cleveland. I don’t remember much from those impressionable years, but I do remember my pastor. I don’t remember his sermons, although my parents … [Read More…] August 14, 2022
What an amazing week we had at Summer Blast! After losing a couple years in the pandemic, Summer Blast was back in full-swing this week. We had 300 kids in attendance this week learning about Joseph from the Bible, connecting with friends, energetically singing, and discovering the monumental love of God that has come near … [Read More…] August 7, 2022
I’m more of a night owl, and so early mornings aren’t usually my thing. But the other day I got up early and saw the sunrise. As the newborn rays of dawn peeked over the horizon, scattering the lakefront clouds with pastel pink, yellow, and orange diffused light, I was reminded of the hope-filled … [Read More…] July 31, 2022
