Well, it’s back to reality this week. From the resplendent glories on the mountain of transfiguration, Jesus descends back into the oppressive brokenness of this world and the fickleness of His all-too-human disciples. As we close out Luke 9 this week, we see a litany of failures on the part of the disciples, and Jesus’ … [Read More…] June 30, 2024
This Sunday we come to one of the most glorious moments in the Bible as Jesus is transfigured on the mountain. It is a moment when we see Jesus for who He really is, and behold the world as it is truly destined to become. All the brokenness and frailty clouding our vision is stripped … [Read More…] June 23, 2024
Chapter 9 of the Gospel of Luke forms a hinge in the narrative. Up to this point, the key question has been, “Who is this Jesus?” And in Luke 9, that question begins to be answered and we see His glorious identity be revealed. From this point on, Jesus is moving inexorably toward Jerusalem … [Read More…] The Royal Road
We’re jumping back into our series in the Gospel of Luke today. In many ways, chapter nine forms of kind of hinge in the narrative. Up to this point, the key question has been: “Who is this Jesus?” Jesus has been ministering up in Galilee, and everyone is trying to figure out just who He … [Read More…] June 16, 2024
What a Missions Week we’ve been having! I don’t know about you, but I’m so encouraged by the stories I’ve been hearing of the ways God is at work around our world. God truly is on a mission to glorify His name by redeeming a people for Himself from every nation, tribe, language, and tongue … [Read More…] June 9, 2024
Having had a front-row seat this past week to God’s amazing Gospel work throughout the continent of Europe—indeed, all around the world—at the European Leadership Forum, I cannot wait to be back with you for our Missions Week, which begins this Sunday. I’ll be preaching a message titled, “Finding Our Place in the Story.” I hope to share with … [Read More…] June 2, 2024
VICTORY IN JESUS O victory in Jesus My Savior forever He sought me and bought me With His redeeming blood He loved me ere I knew Him And all my love is due Him He plunged me to victory Beneath the cleansing flood Verse 1 I heard an old old story How a Savior came … [Read More…] Song Book
I want to thank you for your prayers for our family as we travel. Krista and I have wrapped up our brief term of doctoral studies in Oxford and now we’re headed off to Poland where we’ll join up with The Moody Church’s STAMP team for the European Leadership Forum. ELF has been one of our Strategic … [Read More…] May 26, 2024
I want to wish a very happy graduation to the high school class of 2024! Your hard work and perseverance have paid off. As a church family, we celebrate with you and commit to praying for you as you take these next steps. I want you to know that you will always have a welcoming church home … [Read More…] May 19, 2024
It’s Mother’s Day, and on this happy occasion, I thought I’d share a little anecdote that relates to both my Mom and The Moody Church. Some of you know that my Mom attended Moody Bible Institute in the mid-70s, and she sang in the Moody Chorale as well. She’s always had a deep love for Chicago. … [Read More…] May 12, 2024
