Looking up: Finding and keeping perspective as a Christian
“…the world has no charms for me when I look up, but the trouble with God’s children is they do not look up enough.” – D.L. Moody After spending the…
What do you want for your child?
“… God bless you and save you my dear son and I shall be the happiest father on earth.” – D.L. Moody in a letter to his son, William I’ve…
The D.L. Moody Digital Archives and Historical Theology
Dwight Lyman Moody (1837-1899) counts among the best-known religious figures of 19th century American history, and certainly among the most influential evangelicals. Part of this celebrity is a familiar set…
Reading Mr. Moody’s Mail: The Value of the D.L. Moody Digital Archives
While poking around in my fire box looking for my passport last year, I found a letter that my wife had written to me while we were dating. It was…
The Future of Moody Center
When Dwight L. Moody was alive, the Northfield campus was a busy place. Not only was the 2,300-seat auditorium filled with people attending summer conferences, but Mr. Moody was quite…
A Prayer of Thanksgiving: Grateful for the Giver
“I am so thankful that I have a joy that the world can not rob me of; I have a treasure that the world can not take from me; I…
Praying for peace in times of trouble
In The Life of D.L. Moody, William R. Moody (D.L.’s son) records his father’s reflections on his experience aboard the Spree, a passenger ship that was to take him from…
Prayer for times of fear—Putting fear in perspective
“… believers are oftentimes exposed to the most horrible dangers in their journey to heaven; but, so long as they are ‘rooted and grounded’ in the Rock of Ages, they…
Moody Center’s Mission
At Moody Center, we believe that space matters. The idyllic property in Northfield, MA, is not just the place where Moody happened to do his ministry. It was part of…
Preserving a Legacy: An Interview with D.L. Moody’s Great-Grandson Dave Powell
Q: Dave, you’ve been passionate about preserving D.L. Moody’s legacy…and for good reason. Can you describe why you came to feel it was important to take steps to make sure…