When Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons on June 18, 1940, he delivered an unforgettable address as the unavoidable realities of World War II came home. He proclaimed, “The Battle of Britain is about to begin. . .The whole fury and might of the enemy must very soon be turned on us. . … [Read More…] November 1, 2026

In the first half of the book of Esther, everything seems to be going from bad to worse. Under the pressures of exile, the Jews have begun to lose their confidence in God. They’re blending in with Persian society to survive. Esther is orphaned. Mordecai is scared. The king gets whatever he wants. Haman unleashes … [Read More…] October 25, 2026

In every story there are defining moments that change everything. Today, we come to the pivotal moment in the book of Esther. Queen Esther has called for a fast that the people of God might seek His face on her behalf. She’s preparing to do the impossible. Entering the king’s presence is forbidden on pain … [Read More…] October 18, 2026

I’m always inspired by the runners who come by The Moody Church on Marathon Sunday. If you’ve never been a part of our cheering section, it’s quite something. Lots of music, energy, and support for the tens of thousands of athletes who stream by. But it’s the first group of runners who are the most … [Read More…] October 11, 2026

This Sunday, we come to one of the most memorable lines in all the Bible. Mordecai challenges Esther to choose courage and risk her life to plead on behalf of her people. Mordecai famously asks, “Who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” (Esther 4:14). In response, … [Read More…] October 4, 2026

Sometimes we have this naïve assumption that following God is going to lead to a comfortable and easy life. After all, if God is for us, shouldn’t that mean things will always go well? But it doesn’t take much reading in the Bible to realize that’s simply not true. Look at Jesus and how much … [Read More…] September 27, 2026

I hope you’re enjoying the start to our series through the book of Esther. The story, of course, takes place in the midst of the pressures of life in exile. When you’re a disempowered minority swept up in a dominant culture whose values run counter to your own, that can be a disconcerting reality to … [Read More…] September 20, 2026

I’m so looking forward to Sunday! What’s not to love? It’s MoodyFest and the start of our autumn series through the Old Testament book of Esther!    Our family is really looking forward to being with you again. Our end-of-summer break was a life-giving mixture of ministry, vacation, study, and rest. We come back reinvigorated … [Read More…] September 13, 2026

Years ago, I was talking with someone in a difficult marriage. Thankfully, it wasn’t my wife. I’m going to leave out their gender because it could happen with either the husband or the wife. One of the challenges they faced was that their spouse was surprisingly lazy. Even though they both worked full time, one … [Read More…] September 06, 2026

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” —A.W. Tozer   God is infinite and holy and we are neither. That means it is not possible for us to understand God fully. As the apostle Paul says, “For now we see in a mirror dimly” (1 … [Read More…] August 30, 2026