A Big Thank You! I want to pause for a moment to express a big thank you to everyone who stepped up to make last week’s services happen both online and onsite. We were truly blessed with a beautiful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. That didn’t happen by accident. I want to … [Read More…] April 11, 2021
This Sunday is one for the books! Today we wrap up Care40. Well done, Moody Church! Forty acts of care in forty days: We’ve loved neighbors, fed strangers, surprised outcasts with joy, and lived out the heart of Jesus in our community. Well done! Today we gather in person for the first time in over a … [Read More…] April 4, 2021
Let’s finish strong! Care40 has reminded me of the power of the little things. Small acts of kindness. Attentiveness to need. Opportunities everywhere. It seems that little things really do end up changing the world. Huge canyons are carved out one drop at a time. There’s power in small acts of kindness. The … [Read More…] March 28, 2021
Easter is coming! It’s hard to believe, but Easter is only two weeks away. Even though everything remains so different this year, Easter is still a great time to invite a friend to join you either in person or online for Easter services. Would you begin praying for someone far from Jesus but near … [Read More…] March 21, 2021
We’re almost halfway! Good job, Moody Church family! We’re almost at the midpoint of Care40. I don’t know about you, but I have been so encouraged to hear the stories of people who are getting creative at serving and caring for their friends, neighbors, and family during this Lenten season. This week someone … [Read More…] March 14, 2021
Care40 hit home this week. It took us by surprise, but someone decided to bless our family with some groceries as a part of their Care40 this week. And let me tell you, Care40 is fun on the receiving side too! It meant the world to us because it was so thoughtful and came … [Read More…] March 7, 2021
How is Care40 going for you? I don’t know about you, but Care40 is stretching me in a good way. It’s amazing how the habits of my heart naturally gravitate inward, especially when I’m tired or stressed or in, say, a pandemic. Care40 is helping me look outward, which is so good for my … [Read More…] February 28, 2021
Care40 has begun! Thanks for embarking on this great adventure to share and show the love of Jesus to Chicago over these next 40 days leading up to Easter. I’m praying that these 40 acts of care would be life-changing for our families, our neighborhoods, our coworkers, our church, and ourselves. Imagine the … [Read More…] February 21, 2021
Care40 starts this Wednesday, and it’s not too late to get in on the action! One of the most powerful things we can do during this pandemic is to extend care to those around us. Not only will it minister to others in meaningful ways, but I pray that it helps us refocus our … [Read More…] February 14, 2021
“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
