Dallas Willard, in his book “Divine Conspiracy”, says the Beatitudes “are among the literary and religious treasures of the human race. Along with the Ten Commandments, the Twenty-third Psalm, the Lord’s Prayer, and a very few
Serving Detroit Together I’m very excited about re-engaging in partnership with two of the most respected service organizations in the city of Detroit: The Pope Francis Center and The Children’s Center. As much as 2024 has
Today we will be looking at our reading of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. It is a joyful letter of thanksgiving, and we can see in this short passage how Paul encourages them. Even from his
The Alligator Luncheon Church services and religious gatherings by nature can range from solemn to joyful, serious to inspiring; but rarely do we look for them to be comedic or funny. Sometimes, however, the humor of
[This is the message given originally at the Annual Dinner on October 18, 2024 at the Detroit Athletic Club by Rev. Todd Meyer. The purpose was to give vision for 2025 in the areas of spiritual
I don’t know if you have heard the term ‘The Ministry of Presence’ before, but I remember hearing for the first time and thinking it didn’t make much sense. We are so trained to do things
We have the blessing to have Rev. Dan Lewis preaching and leading our worship services this week for Trinity 19
Authority to Forgive Do you believe your sins have been forgiven? Do you believe the Love of God is so amazing that He receives you as you are, transforms you, so you can receive the fullness
On this “St Michael and All Angels” Sunday, we have in our Gospel reading a very interesting phrase in Matt. 18. Verse 10 says: See that you do not despise one of these little ones.
Breaking Bread at the Annual Dinner It’s an honor to be a pastor, specifically the pastor at Mariners’ Church. So many things have such meaning to me as we go through the year. From the happiness
In this weeks sermon I read you a couple of long quotes from John Chrysostom, because he uses such beautiful language to comment on this passage. Here is an extended quote for your reading: What is
One Baptism Usually when we are told there is just one way to accomplish something, our natural response is to challenge that idea. Have you ever felt like that? We like options. Just ask any parent,