I’m writing this on Wednesday morning. The election results have just been announced. It seems wise to reflect on how we as Christians ought to respond in this moment. Three main thoughts come to mind: First, if the candidate you voted for won, this is a good time to remember what Psalm 146:3 says, … [Read More…] November 10, 2024
Dear Moody Church Family, This November we will hear more of Jesus’ teaching on money in the Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1–15). The primary takeaway, as articulated by Jesus, is that money is a measure of our worship—we cannot serve two masters. As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, my prayer is … [Read More…] November 2024 Stewardship Letter
In this week where we look back to Reformation Day and look ahead to Election Day, I thought it would be good to remind ourselves of the Reformation truths that ground us in the midst of a chaotic and divisive political climate. As you know, the Reformers centered their doctrinal insights around the five Solas, which … [Read More…] November 3, 2024
The national election is right around the corner. In fact, early voting has already begun. Some folks have been asking me how we as Christians ought to vote. So, in the spirit of being helpful, here are ten ways we are to vote as Christians: 1. We vote as stewards who know the weighty … [Read More…] October 20, 2024
I came across a little anecdote about our founder, D.L. Moody, in my doctoral research that I thought you’d appreciate. As you probably know, Moody was particularly disturbed by the disunity he saw in Christian churches and denominations in the mid-eighteen hundreds. He reached across dividing lines and built friendships with all kinds of people … [Read More…] October 13, 2024
Dear Moody Church Family, October 2024 But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your servant…even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Matthew 20:26–28). Jesus teaches that those … [Read More…] October 2024 Stewardship Letter
