In Acts 17, the apostle Paul gives a masterclass on how to preach the Gospel to people without a shared biblical foundation. Unlike his previous sermons preached to fellow Jews who understood the Old Testament, Paul, in Athens, begins with the human intuition of the divine and the idolatry that captivates our souls. From there … [Read More…] March 01, 2026

We’ve officially entered the Lenten season this week, that 40-day period (excluding Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Resurrection Sunday. In many Christian traditions, Lent is a corporate season of fasting and prayerful reflection on Jesus’ atoning work on the cross and glorious resurrection from the dead. While we don’t usually have a particular churchwide focus … [Read More…] February 22, 2026

This coming week, our Moody Church Media team will be headed to Nashville for the National Religious Broadcasters meetings. On Friday, we’ll be celebrating a very special milestone for our own Pastor Emeritus, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, as he is inducted into the Hall of Fame. This is the NRB’s most prestigious award, honoring those who … [Read More…] February 15, 2026

“To the Ends of the Earth”   This Sunday as we continue our series through the book of Acts, we reach another tipping point in the storyline. You’ll recall that Jesus told His disciples just prior to His ascension, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be … [Read More…] February 08, 2026

This Sunday evening at 5:00pm, I want to invite you to join me at the Chicagoland United in Prayer gathering. Gospel-faithful churches from across the city will come together at Moody Bible Institute in Torrey-Gray Auditorium for a time of worship and prayerful intercession. Our city needs Christ’s abundant mercies. Our country needs the Father’s … [Read More…] February 01, 2026

This Sunday, we come to Acts 15 and one of the most pivotal moments in early church history. The very first Church Council was held in Jerusalem concerning the growing number of non-Jewish Gentiles responding to the Good News of Jesus. The question is: What, if anything, in the Law of Moses should be required … [Read More…] January 25, 2026

As a church family, we’re learning what it means to Change Your World through Mission.   Right now, in each of our Communities, we’re leaning into Jesus’ call to everyday mission where we live, work, learn, and play. God has supernaturally and strategically placed us within a circle of influence with people far from Jesus … [Read More…] January 18, 2026

It’s time to Change Your World through Mission!   God has always used ordinary people to advance His mission in extraordinary ways. That’s one of the key insights we’re gleaning from the book of Acts. God’s mission to redeem this lost world and reconcile all peoples to Himself in Jesus Christ is a mission we … [Read More…] January 11, 2026

It’s a big week for our Moody Church Media team. On Monday, the new daily radio program Living Hope launches nationwide. The program’s name is based on the powerful truth found in 1 Peter 1:3, God “has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” The … [Read More…] January 4, 2026

As I reflect on this year, I’m especially grateful for our church family. Six years ago, Krista and I were praying about what the Lord might have in store for our future ministry. We’d had a few conversations with the leaders at The Moody Church and were seeking the Lord’s will together. I remember streaming … [Read More…] December 28, 2025