“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” Romans 12:12   Patience is a virtue that cannot be rushed. The old joke is that you should never, ever, under any circumstances, pray for patience. The assumption is, of course, that God will answer—and, it is also assumed, you won’t like it one … [Read More…] February 7, 2021

Believe it or not, Easter is approaching quickly. Down through the years, followers of Jesus have used the season of Lent to deliberately focus attention on the things of God. The season is meant to remind us of Christ’s sacrifice and his suffering on our behalf—the greatest act of love and care the world has … [Read More…] January 31, 2021

This week we once more affirm the sanctity of all human life. Because human beings are created by God, bearing His image and likeness (Genesis 1:26–27), they possess inherent dignity, transendent value, and inestimable worth. Each human life is fearfully and wonderfully made by a loving Creator (Psalm 139:14). There is a precious sacredness to … [Read More…] January 24, 2021

I am so grateful for the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here is why.   The Bible is crystal clear about the dignity, value, and equality of all people and ethnicities. This truth is established beyond doubt by four theological pillars:   1. The image of God, conferred upon all humanity (Genesis 1:26). … [Read More…] January 17, 2021

Like many of you, I am shocked and grieved by the violence that rocked our nation’s capital this past week. When I heard that the capital had been breached, I was horrified. Then when I turned on the news, I was sickened in the pit of my stomach to see someone rushing into the capital … [Read More…] January 10, 2021

Happy New Year from the Miller family to yours!   I don’t know about you, but every new year feels like a fresh start and I’m always ready to establish some new rhythms in my life. One of the most important things we can do as we grow in Christ is to be regularly in … [Read More…] January 3, 2021

A prayer offered as 2020 draws to a close and we look to a new year ahead:   Lord, at one level we can’t wait to be done with 2020. It’s been a hard and difficult year. We’ve been stretched, grieved, shaken, and unmoored. Yet You have been faithful. You have held us close and … [Read More…] December 27, 2020

Krista, Claire, Violet, Cora, Jude and I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas!   As we celebrate in this difficult year, may we focus our hearts on the beauty of God’s saving work in Jesus Christ announced to the shepherds so long ago:   And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for … [Read More…] December 20, 2020

I want to give a shout out to Mike Arman today.   While some of you know him, and others may not, Mike serves every one of us in crucial ways each and every week.   Mike is the Director of Audiovisual Technology here at The Moody Church, and he and the teams he leads … [Read More…] December 13, 2020

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing…. Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood … [Read More…] December 6, 2020