All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us). —Matthew 1:22–23   Immanuel is my favorite name that God has revealed for Himself. To me, it captures the … [Read More…] December 11, 2022

  “Pause…and let the wonder in.”   For many years now, my heart’s longing for the Christmas season has been to pause and let the wonder in. There’s so much busyness. It’s all so hectic. So many distractions. Relentless expectations. And if I’m not careful, I’ll miss it.   But somewhere in the stillness, a … [Read More…] December 4, 2022

  I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family this past week!   Today we turn the page to Advent and the season of Christmas. There’s a lot going on at The Moody Church in the next few weeks. Here are some of the highlights:   Advent Sermon Series—The Coming King: … [Read More…] November 27, 2022

  It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just a few days away! I believe that gratitude is one of the most important marks of our spiritual health. When I’m delighting in the good gifts God has provided and responding in grateful praise, it’s a sign that my soul is functioning well. Conversely, entitlement and … [Read More…] November 20, 2022

  We celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, as the election results continue to roll in. I’ve always liked how Veterans Day is so close to our elections. After all, our freedoms come through their sacrifice. But this year, I’m struck by the range of my emotions.   My chest swells with honor for those who, … [Read More…] November 13, 2022

  I’ve always been moved by the heavenly vision the Apostle John portrays in Revelation 7:9-10:   After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm … [Read More…] November 6, 2022

  Salvation belongs to the Lord! — Jonah 2:9   After all his running from God, after all the consequences of his sin, after all the chaos of coming to the end of himself, Jonah finally cries out for mercy and grace. Like the prodigal son in Luke 15, in the shame of the muck … [Read More…] October 30, 2022

  If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to Change Your World through Mission, there’s a perfect opportunity coming this Saturday as we’re gearing up for Fall Fest! It’s a perfect onramp to invite your friends and neighbors to experience The Moody Church family. And it’s a wonderful opportunity for each of us to join … [Read More…] October 23, 2022

  Today we join in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Studies program at Moody Bible Institute. For a century, this program has equipped students to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Jewish people throughout the world. The mission field also exists right here in Chicago where around 319,000 Jews (roughly 4% of … [Read More…] October 16, 2022

  One of our goals in The Journey of a Lifetime series we just finished was to help people get connected into Community life here at The Moody Church. By the grace of God, I’m pleased to report that on a year-over-year basis, there are 371 additional people gathering throughout our Communities this fall! Many … [Read More…] October 9, 2022