In this third of four aspirational predictions, I’d like to suggest that the body of Christ will begin to understand that leaving the world better than we found it probably isn’t […]
Where we’re headed: The future of the church in the United States, Part 2
In my first post, I suggested that the church will move away from divisive to unifying dialogue. I also noted that these predictions are rooted in my experience leaving academia […]
Prayer, Obedience, and the Only Power that Really Matters
I recently taught a class with Right On Mission called Cultural Maturity. It proved to be a timely experience given our particular cultural moment as we continue to face challenges […]
Where we’re headed: The future of the church in the United States, Part 1
Over the past few years as I’ve been working with Moody Center, based in Dwight L. Moody’s home state of Massachusetts, I’ve had the opportunity to interact with many Christians […]
Staying spiritually fit during quarantine: An exercise plan for your soul
In Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics, Samuel Wells argues that our ability to make ethical choices is seldom a question of having special resolve at the moment of decision. It […]
Uncertain Times and the Need for Unity
In one of his letters to his brother George, Dwight Moody advises him about some tensions that threaten to create disunity in the church. After expressing his concern about the […]
Discipleship: It’s not about me
“The trouble nowadays is that it doesn’t mean anything to some people to be a Christian. What we must have is a higher type of Christianity in this country. We […]
Our Mission: Creating Space
Throughout our 20 years of marriage we’ve lived in eight different cities and bought six different houses. As we were reflecting on our rather transient lifestyle, we realized that if […]
Longing for home
“It was four months this morning since I left Northfield and it seems twice that long. I shall be so glad when the time comes to go home.” – D.L. […]
The Legacy of Transformation
Dwight Moody is a compelling character. He travelled the world proclaiming the gospel, started multiple schools and ministries, and set paradigms followed by other evangelists like Billy Graham. Yet, it would […]