A few years back a friend of mine in Washington State had a near death experience. In God’s mercy, he survived. And I asked him how it had changed his perspective, and this is what he told me: “When you’re a dead man, and God gives you your life back, it means He’s got a … [Read More…] Alive By Grace
Dear Moody Church Family, Summer camps are one of my favorite annual traditions for our youth. As a parent, I am excited for my kids to partake in camps that are fun, done with excellence, and filled with Jesus! Our summer camps consistently provide opportunities for our young people to enjoy Christian fellowship with … [Read More…] May 2023 Stewardship Letter
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
To be alive in Christ is nothing short of a miracle! And it didn’t just happen; there was a purpose, a plan, and a promise. In fact, as the Apostle Paul is about to tell us in Ephesians 1 all three Persons of the One Triune God—Father, Son, and Spirit—have been collaborating from eternity past … [Read More…] To the Praise of His Glory
One of the things you begin to notice as you read your Bible over time is that God always acts in pursuit of His glory. Today’s passage in Ephesians 1:3–14 is no exception. Everything God has done in saving us is “to the praise of His glory.” But it would be a mistake … [Read More…] April 23, 2023
The letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is all about what it means to be “Alive in Christ.”Have you ever wondered what it would take to come truly alive? To be alive in Christ is to be abundantly alive forevermore. In this series through Ephesians, we’ll be exploring this topic in detail. The Book … [Read More…] The Word of His Grace
Spring has sprung in earnest this week. The sun is shining. The birds are singing. The flowers are blooming. The leaves are popping. And everything feels just a little bit brighter. I love that Easter is at the hinge of the seasons, as everything comes back to life. It’s an annual reminder of the … [Read More…] April 16, 2023
He is risen! He is risen indeed! The tomb is empty. The stone is missing. The Son is rising in power. Sin is atoned. Satan is vanquished. Death is defeated. The new is dawning. The old is fading. Sadness is coming untrue. Hope is rising. Joy is brimming. Glory is … [Read More…] April 9, 2023
Throughout this series, we’ve seen how our orphan hearts tend to look to everything but God for the significance, security, and satisfaction we long for deep down. We’ve seen how we look to people, power, and possessions to know who we are. And, how they all end up letting us down. But the good … [Read More…] Living as a Child of God
