We live in anxious times; it’s a world of worry out there. Are you struggling to sleep at night due to anxiety? Are you fearful of what may happen in the future? Psalm 127:1–2 is a beautiful reminder of how God’s beloved children can find peace from a world full of worry. In this … [Read More…] God’s Perspective and Our Anxiety
It’s that time of year again! Operation Christmas Child launches today. Over the coming weeks, we’ll fill hundreds of shoeboxes with gifts to send to children around the world with the good news of Jesus! In Ecuador a few year ago, I got to see firsthand the joy these gifts bring to children. Families … [Read More…] October 22, 2023
One the of hardest moments for those of us who are trying to live God’s way comes when those who couldn’t care less about God’s way end up coming out ahead in life. What’s the point in righteous living, if the unrighteous are the ones getting ahead in life? That’s exactly where God’s people … [Read More…] Relinquishing Righteousness
This past week we’ve been celebrating the birthdays of two of our former Senior Pastors here at The Moody Church. On Sunday, October 1st, Pastor George Sweeting celebrated his 99th birthday! I had the joy of speaking with him and his precious Hilda on the phone. We reminisced about his days as Pastor here … [Read More…] October 8, 2023
Dear Moody Church Family, In Matthew 20:26–28, Jesus teaches that those who aspire to greatness must become servants. We have all been given time, talent, and treasure to steward for God’s kingdom. While we often think of stewardship as a financial responsibility, Jesus also calls us to use our time and talent to impact … [Read More…] October 2023 Stewardship Letter
When Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment in all the Law and the Prophets was, He gave a two-fold answer: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, AND love your neighbor as yourself.” Because if we love God rightly, we will love our neighbor; and a failure … [Read More…] Abandoning Covenants
As we’re learning in the book of Malachi, God desires, deserves, and demands our first and best. It’s the essence of the worship that is only proper and is due His name. God is worthy of our all—our time, our talent, our treasure—our everything. That’s why growing in love through service is not just … [Read More…] September 24, 2023
The Book of Malachi is full of warnings that seem harsh at first but are actually filled with loving-concern to pull God’s people back from the edge of danger. Because although the people of Israel had come back from the exile eager to rededicate themselves to God, it wasn’t long before their fervor began … [Read More…] Withholding in Worship
A little over a month ago, I had the joy of meeting Moses and Margaret after the service. They are from Cameroon and were visiting The Moody Church for the very first time. Moses is the older brother of Patience, whom many of you know and love. Moses told me that in 1957 he came … [Read More…] September 17, 2023
