The significance of Northfield, Massachusetts
Pictured: D.L. Moody in his carriage in Northfield, MA D.L. Moody was a well-traveled man. His evangelistic efforts took him to cities and states throughout North America and on journeys…
D.L. Moody and the New England Revival Movements
The early history of New England is characterized by several distinct periods of renewed religious fervor. Dwight L. Moody, himself from the Massachusetts countryside, is one in a line of…
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…
A Prayer for Faith, Wisdom, and Resolve
Toward the end of The Christian Imagination: Theology and the Origins of Race by Willie James Jennings, Jennings expresses a desire for the church with which we resonate deeply. He…
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….
D.L. Moody and the genesis of the Student Volunteer Movement
While he was staying in Northfield in the summer of 1885, a Princeton College student and YMCA member named Luther Wishard found himself at Mount Hermon at the invitation of…
Billy Graham and D.L. Moody: Obedience to the call of God
In the office of Dave Powell, D.L. Moody’s great-grandson, there are a number of documents and pictures in the process of being archived. While flipping through the binders, you might…
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…
Finding comfort in the cross
“…I hope you will look to Jesus for comfort. Go to your closet in secret prayer and there you will find peace to your soul.” – D.L. Moody By all…
When prayer doesn’t feel like enough
Hard work in the kingdom of God Over the past couple of years, I have rediscovered the power of prayer. While I have always recognized the importance of prayer, spending…