Greetings to you from Southern Brazil! Pastor Bill Van Tuinen and I have privilege this week of visiting with Lee and Regina Bloch, long- term missionaries of The Moody Church. We are experiencing their ministry up-close and in-person this week. We’re meeting with local pastors and church planters. I’m preaching at a couple different churches. … [Read More…] November 12, 2023
Whenever the calendar turns from October to November, my heart shifts toward Thanksgiving. As a culture, we often rush past Thanksgiving to embrace the merriment of Christmas. As much as I love Christmas, I think that is a huge mistake. Spontaneous gratitude is one of the most obvious characteristics of a healthy soul. Gratitude … [Read More…] November 5, 2023
Dear Moody Church Family, Scripture teaches that money can be a tool for human flourishing when used appropriately. It also warns us of the spiritual bondage that can happen when our hearts become consumed by money. Cultivating a heart of generosity will radically shape your worldview. Jesus taught us to give ourselves away … [Read More…] November 2023 Stewardship Letter
Reformation day is just around the corner. While our kids are going door-to-door collecting candy, it’s important that we not forget that over half a millennia ago, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany on October 31, 1517. Luther intended to start a theological dialogue, but … [Read More…] October 29, 2023
It’s that time of year again! Operation Christmas Child launches today. Over the coming weeks, we’ll fill hundreds of shoeboxes with gifts to send to children around the world with the good news of Jesus! In Ecuador a few year ago, I got to see firsthand the joy these gifts bring to children. Families … [Read More…] October 22, 2023
You may have seen the “Evangelical Statement in Support of Israel” a number of us released this week. I’ve shared it below, in case you missed it. Please be fervent in prayer. In the wake of the evil and indefensible atrocities now committed against the people of Israel by Hamas, we, the undersigned, unequivocally … [Read More…] October 15, 2023
This past week we’ve been celebrating the birthdays of two of our former Senior Pastors here at The Moody Church. On Sunday, October 1st, Pastor George Sweeting celebrated his 99th birthday! I had the joy of speaking with him and his precious Hilda on the phone. We reminisced about his days as Pastor here … [Read More…] October 8, 2023
