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

  For the last couple weeks, my good friend Eric Arnell and I have been working on a little project. We thought it would be good to compile a set of Bible verses that correspond with each of the three deep soul needs around which we build our identities. How does the Bible remind us … [Read More…] April 2, 2023

  We had a lot of windshield time this week as our family drove to Cedarville and back. It was 650 miles round trip. We listened to audiobooks, read quietly, and spent a lot of time singing songs with the music turned up loud. And I’ve got to say, I’m not a good vocalist, but … [Read More…] March 26, 2023

  I’m so grateful for the prayers of God’s people here at The Moody Church. Your prayers mean the world to me. I’m confident that nothing of enduring spiritual value happens without much prayer. Whenever one of my sermons hits home, I’m certain it is because of the prayers of countless, faithful saints who are … [Read More…] March 19, 2023

  I want to give a shoutout to our amazing Deaconesses here at The Moody Church! These 22 ladies serve each one of us in the body of Christ by assisting our Elders, Pastors, Directors, and Communities in the areas of prayer, encouragement, and support. Here’s just a glimpse of some of the ways they … [Read More…] March 12, 2023

  One of my favorite things is to be a part of the New Members class. It’s a room full of people ready to join the church and commit to The Journey of a Lifetime as they follow Jesus here with us. It’s a big step. And it’s my joy to be a small part … [Read More…] March 5, 2023

  Krista and I made a quick trip earlier this week to visit Dallas Theological Seminary. They invited me to speak in chapel on Tuesday morning, which was a real joy made doubly special by the fact that Monday would have been my Grandfather’s 95th birthday. My Granddad, Jesse Hensarling Jr., graduated from Dallas Theological … [Read More…] February 26, 2023

  When I was a kid growing up in church and attending Sunday school, I learned a lot of Old Testament stories and met some of my favorite heroes. I wanted to be like them.   I wanted to have integrity like Joseph. I wanted to be a leader like Moses. I wanted to be … [Read More…] February 19, 2023

  I have some encouraging news to share!   For the last two years, The Moody Church has participated in the Best Christian Workplaces Institute’s engagement survey, which helps Christian churches and non-profits understand their organization’s health and employee engagement in order to identify blind spots and build a flourishing workplace culture. Because we believe … [Read More…] February 12, 2023

  Winter can feel lifeless and stagnant. The trees are bare, the ground is frozen, and it seems like everything is locked in the cold teeth of death. Yet beneath the earth’s surface, life abounds. Rabbits are burrowing, worms are tunneling, and tree roots are plunging ever deeper. In fact, most of a tree’s root … [Read More…] February 5, 2023