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
The Bible often uses an analogy comparing two ways, two paths that people can take in their spiritual journey. In the Garden of Eden, God presents Adam and Eve with two ways, and two trees, one that’s fruit is life and the other that’s death. At the end of Deuteronomy, Moses presents Israel with two … [Read More…] The Two Ways
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
One of the foundational questions of moral philosophy down through the ages is: “What is a virtuous life?” When Jesus speaks about what a life of virtue looks like in the Sermon on the Mount, He’s not doing so in a vacuum. He’s joining an ongoing conversation in His Greco-Roman and Jewish milieu. And the … [Read More…] The Law of Love
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Last Sunday I spoke at the Bethany Beach Tabernacle in Michigan, and our family decided stay a few extra days to enjoy the lake. We had a great time playing in the water and soaking up the sun. I’ve got a pretty impressive farmer’s tan now! There’s something about being on the water … [Read More…] July 24, 2022
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. – Psalm 19:1 I’ve been in awe this week as the images from the James Webb Space Telescope have come pouring in. This latest and largest optical telescope in space offers greatly improved infrared resolution and sensitivity which allows it … [Read More…] July 17, 2022
The passage from Matthew 7:1-12 is notoriously difficult to understand due to its complex thematic interconnections. What seems like a random collection of Jesus’ wisdom is actually a message about how we are to treat others. Jesus is identifying two radically different ways of treating others, which flows through two radically different hearts: a … [Read More…] A Heart For Others
