Happy Mother’s Day! In both the Old and New Testaments God commands us to “honor your father and mother” (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:2). The idea behind the Hebrew word for honor is “weightiness.” There is a gravity and substance and thickness to honor. To honor one’s parents is to sense the weight of their … [Read More…] May 9, 2021
Welcome to our 2021 Missions Week! I’m so excited about celebrating this week alongside you as we see what God is doing around the world. Although the world around us is filled with news of tragedy and sadness, as believers we know that we have a Victorious Foundation in Christ. This morning I’m pleased … [Read More…] April 25, 2021
This week Pastor Lutzer and I had the joy of attending the Gospel Coalition conference in Indianapolis together. We gathered with pastors and leaders from all over the country to be refreshed in our intimacy with God and renewed in our energy for the sake of His mission. It’s a great conference and it was … [Read More…] April 18, 2021
A Big Thank You! I want to pause for a moment to express a big thank you to everyone who stepped up to make last week’s services happen both online and onsite. We were truly blessed with a beautiful celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. That didn’t happen by accident. I want to … [Read More…] April 11, 2021
This Sunday is one for the books! Today we wrap up Care40. Well done, Moody Church! Forty acts of care in forty days: We’ve loved neighbors, fed strangers, surprised outcasts with joy, and lived out the heart of Jesus in our community. Well done! Today we gather in person for the first time in over a … [Read More…] April 4, 2021
Let’s finish strong! Care40 has reminded me of the power of the little things. Small acts of kindness. Attentiveness to need. Opportunities everywhere. It seems that little things really do end up changing the world. Huge canyons are carved out one drop at a time. There’s power in small acts of kindness. The … [Read More…] March 28, 2021
Easter is coming! It’s hard to believe, but Easter is only two weeks away. Even though everything remains so different this year, Easter is still a great time to invite a friend to join you either in person or online for Easter services. Would you begin praying for someone far from Jesus but near … [Read More…] March 21, 2021
We’re almost halfway! Good job, Moody Church family! We’re almost at the midpoint of Care40. I don’t know about you, but I have been so encouraged to hear the stories of people who are getting creative at serving and caring for their friends, neighbors, and family during this Lenten season. This week someone … [Read More…] March 14, 2021
Care40 hit home this week. It took us by surprise, but someone decided to bless our family with some groceries as a part of their Care40 this week. And let me tell you, Care40 is fun on the receiving side too! It meant the world to us because it was so thoughtful and came … [Read More…] March 7, 2021
How is Care40 going for you? I don’t know about you, but Care40 is stretching me in a good way. It’s amazing how the habits of my heart naturally gravitate inward, especially when I’m tired or stressed or in, say, a pandemic. Care40 is helping me look outward, which is so good for my … [Read More…] February 28, 2021
