I’m the oldest of six siblings, and growing up, we all had chores assigned to us. I was in charge of sweeping the kitchen floor after meals. I still enjoy sweeping to this day. When you’re part of a family, you pitch in and do your part. That’s what families do.   This summer, … [Read More…] July 2, 2023

  “In our family, we choose to live differently.”   Our kids can repeat that phrase. There are so many times when Krista and I have to explain to our kids why we are a bit odd as a family. They overhear other kids using words they’re not allowed to use. They wonder why they … [Read More…] June 25, 2023

  What do you want to be when you grow up?” was always the question. Adults would always ask it. As a kid, I would quietly wonder about it. When you’re young, there’s so much mystery surrounding your future. What will I do when I’m all grown up? Who will I become?   As followers … [Read More…] June 18, 2023

  The call to missions is not just to those abroad, it is also to our neighbors across the street. When Jesus commissions us to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19), it’s a commission for here and there, near and far. Jesus’ disciples are to go and be His “witnesses in Jerusalem … [Read More…] June 11, 2023

  God’s mission to bring salvation to all nations began in Genesis 3:15, when God promised to crush the serpent’s head through the coming Seed of Adam. The problem of sin applies to all of humanity; and the promise made to Adam applies to all of his descendants. This is the first proclamation of the … [Read More…] June 4, 2023

  Ephesians is really setting us up well for our Missions Week on June 4–11. We’ve been learning about the glories of our salvation (1:3–23) that not only brings us to life in reconciliation with God (2:1–10), but also brings us into God’s multi-ethnic family in reconciliation with one another (2:11–22). God’s purpose all along … [Read More…] May 28, 2023

  If you come from a more liturgical church background, you may be aware that this past Thursday was Ascension Day (40 days after the Resurrection, Easter Sunday). Ascension Day, or “Holy Thursday,” is when Jesus ascended to His Father in glory. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father, having accomplished … [Read More…] May 21, 2023

  I had a chance to spend time with our Stillson Residents last week as they wrap up their year of ministry here at The Moody Church. We’ve been so blessed by their service and gifts throughout every level of our church family. In light of their faithfulness, please join me in thanking each of … [Read More…] May 14, 2023

  It took a while for grace to sink into my heart.   Growing up in church, I assumed that what God wanted most was for me to be good. So I tried really hard and got really good at being good. I figured if I was good enough, God would give me a good … [Read More…] May 7, 2023

  I’ve always resonated with the idea of a secret identity. Whether it’s the superhero incognito in plain sight, or the young lady who doesn’t know she’s royalty, or the young man who discovers his destiny, our stories are full of tales of secret identity.   In many ways, that’s exactly who we are as … [Read More…] April 30, 2023