One of the greatest privileges we have as a child of God Is the fact that we can come to God in prayer anytime, anywhere, with anything. In Christ and by the Spirit we have total, unrestricted access to the Father. But, so many of us don’t know where to start. Fortunately, we’re not the … [Read More…] Teach Us To Pray
What a wonderful week we’ve had at Summer Blast! I’ve loved watching these hundreds of kids learn about the love of Jesus while having the time of their lives. God is at work. And we got to have a front row seat. How wonderful is that? One of the things that encouraged me the … [Read More…] July 28, 2024
Watching the pictures flooding in each night from Lake Ann Camp, I am deeply grateful for our student ministry team and their deep investment in the lives of our students. Our new pastor of student ministries, Nate Brumbaugh, has been a real gift to our middle and high schoolers. As a father of three daughters … [Read More…] July 14, 2024
There’s nothing more American than a good cookout, apple pie, and fireworks on the 4th of July. Growing up in Ohio, our family would drive to the Independence Day parade in our little town. The school bands would march, the civic organizations would show up, the classic car clubs would cruise along, and the first responders would … [Read More…] July 07, 2024
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
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
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples … [Read More…] Our Mission in this Moment
Dear Moody Church Family Member, Many of you know that The Moody Church began as a Sunday School for street children who weren’t welcome in the local churches, or anywhere else. Today, ministry to children continues to be one of our core missions. What a blessing to be able to love and care for … [Read More…] June 2024 Stewardship Letter
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
As we wake up in this universe, we find ourselves in the midst of a story that is already unfolding. But what is the story about? And how do we find our place in the story? The Bible tells us we’re living in God’s story. It’s the story of a God who is on … [Read More…] Finding Our Place in the Story
