In his book Language Lost and Found Niklas Forsberg notes, “Words are worn and torn, and so turned (differently). At times they are torn and worn out. But since words […]
Loving God, loving our neighbor
Have you ever wondered what life would be like if God’s people observed the two greatest commandments? When Jesus is asked which is the greatest commandment of the law, he […]
Being Faithful in a World of Achievement
The last time I did Strengths Finder, my top strength was “achiever.” Throughout most of my life, I would say that attribute has manifested itself more than any other. For […]
Who are you listening to?
When I was an Assistant Dean in distance learning, my department was going through a fair degree of change. It seemed as though everything was against us and I was […]
Anxiety, depression, and the Christian life
Your hands are sweating, your heart is racing, and your brain is in overdrive. You are feeling lonely, sad, and not sure anything is going right for you. Stress, anxiety, […]
Why I Will Always Be a Christian
Over the past few years, several reports have been released of prominent pastors and theologians who have decided not to be Christian any longer. This has prompted me to reflect on my time as a Christian and to ask myself a simple, straightforward question: will I always be a Christian?
Transforming Our Questions
“Dad, are we there yet?” These five words in combination may be the bane of every parent’s existence. Driving to Florida for vacation with my wife and three young children, […]
Breaking the Internet to Proclaim the Gospel: Sharing the Gospel on Social Media
We are surrounded by distractions that call us to ignore our commitment to be and make disciples. D. L. Moody Center is pleased to be a part of the Go […]
Three Tips for Navigating the Noise of Social Media
When we are flooded with information in the digital age, we need to refocus our attention, and we need to learn to identify signals amongst the noise.
4 Practices for Developing Character
“Christianity isn’t worth a snap of your finger if it doesn’t straighten out your character. I have got tired of all mere gush and sentiment. If people can’t tell when […]