I still remember the day I first met Grandpa Friend in his hometown of Soap Lake in the irrigated farmlands of Eastern Washington. Krista and I had been dating awhile, and it was time to meet her extended family. LeRoy Friend raised cows to sell at auction, and was as salt-of-the-earth as they come. … [Read More…] June 26, 2022
Today, all across the nation, we’re observing two holidays: Father’s Day and Juneteenth. Father’s Day has always held a special place in my heart. My Granddad, Jesse Hensarling Jr., was a pastor who modeled for me a life of sacrifice. My Grandpa, Eugene Miller, served in the Air Force and taught me the … [Read More…] June 19, 2022
Like many students, I gravitated toward certain professors in seminary who then shaped my life in disproportionate ways. I still remember my first Missions class at Dallas Theological Seminary. Krista and I had spent our day attending a series of classes in our brand new schedule. Each one followed a predictable pattern. It was … [Read More…] June 12, 2022
It is Missions Week here at The Moody Church. We gather to celebrate the mission of God in bringing the Good News of Jesus to the ends of the earth. Our heartbeat as the people of God is that all peoples everywhere might worship Him forever. Today we celebrate the progress of the gospel … [Read More…] June 5, 2022
In college, I dreaded pop quizzes. I had one professor in particular who loved to spring them on us. And if you were doing the reading and keeping up with your assignments, they usually weren’t that bad. But if you were like me and sometimes fell behind, they could be perilous. The test either … [Read More…] May 29, 2022
Today we’re joining you online from Wisła, Poland! The European Leadership Forum is off and running, and we’re amazed to see some of what God is doing to make His name known throughout Europe. We are greatly encouraged and running hard. Thank you for your continued prayers for our family as the kids enjoy … [Read More…] May 22, 2022
I love that The Moody Church family is a praying people. We love lifting one another up in prayer and waiting to see how our Father will answer those prayers for His children. Frequently people tell me they’re praying for our family, which means the world to me. I can’t imagine a more … [Read More…] May 15, 2022
On this Mother’s Day, I’m reminded of the legacy of the mothers who have deeply shaped my life. Their love and leadership echoes even now. I’m so grateful for the gifts they are in my life. Elizabeth, my maternal grandmother, married my grandfather, Jesse Hensarling, Jr., on June 6, 1952. They enjoyed a … [Read More…] May 8, 2022
“Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.” This phrase in The Lord’s Prayer resonates with me deeply. This sin-riddled world is not as it should be. There is pain, heartache, and brokenness everywhere. Just turn on the news. We ache for redemption and renewal. We long … [Read More…] May 1, 2022
Today, as a subset of our overarching series through the Sermon on the Mount, we launch a mini-series on what is often called The Lord’s Prayer. It’s the prayer Jesus gave as a model for his disciples as they were learning how to pray. When I was learning to ride a bike, I had … [Read More…] April 24, 2022
