January 22, 2020 | Philippians 1:1–11 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Over Moody Bible Institute’s 134-year history there have been hundreds of faculty members who have influenced the lives of future Christian ministry leaders. In July 2019, Dr. Rosalie de Rosset celebrated 50 years of teaching. During her tenure, she has taught more than 8,000 students. […]
WAITING ON THE LORD’S RETURN January 21, 2020 | Isaiah 52:1–12 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Adoniram Judson (A. J.) Gordon was an American preacher, writer, and founder of Gordon College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The New England pastor would often join evangelist D. L. Moody at his Northfield conventions. Under his leadership, Clarendon Street Baptist […]
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES January 20, 2020 | Matthew 5:43–48 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Today in the United States we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. King is remembered for his non- aggressive demonstrations for civil and social justice, but he should also be remembered as a preacher, pastor, and theologian. His PhD was in […]
GOD, GOD . . . YES! January 19, 2020 | Revelation 19:1–9 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue William Culbertson served as Moody Bible Institute’s fifth president (1948– 1971). The former pastor was known as someone who deeply cared about the person in front of him and gave that person his undivided attention. Although an introvert, he […]
THE VINE AND THE FIG TREE January 18, 2020 | Micah 4:1–5 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue The father of our nation, George Washington, was extremely private about his personal faith. But the President often used biblical references to express his belief that God was involved in guiding and protecting the United States of America. At […]
IN CHRIST ALONE January 17, 2020 | Matthew 28:1–10 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue “In Christ Alone” by Stuart Townend, Keith Getty, and Kristyn Getty has quickly become a favorite worship song around the world. After receiving the melody from Keith, Stuart immediately felt it had an “eternal, enduring aspect.” He thought the lyrics should be […]
TAKE UP AND READ January 15, 2020 | Romans 13:11–14 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue In the summer of 386 AD., Aurelius Augustinus, better known as St. Augustine, sat weeping in his friend’s garden. He was contemplating his life. Although he enjoyed the desires of the world, something was missing. Then he heard a child singing, “Take […]
CHRISTIAN HOUSEHOLDS January 14, 2020 | Ephesians 5:21–33 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue “When I was 10, all I’d ever known at home was chaos,” said pastor and author Tony Evans. However, things changed after his father put his faith in Christ. His mother was against her husband’s newly found faith. But, over time, she was […]
GOD PROTECTS US January 13, 2020 | Psalm 91 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue On her daily Moody Radio program, Janet Parshall addresses cultural issues through a biblical lens. Based in Washington, D.C., Parshall is known for her unflinching look at complex topics. When asked about her favorite Bible verse, Parshall responded, “I will say of […]
SAVED BY GRACE January 12, 2020 | Ephesians 2:1–10 DEVOTIONS This Month’s Issue Dr. James Gray was Moody Bible Institute’s third president (1904–1934). One historian noted, “His leadership during the critical and turbulent years following the death of Mr. Moody probably has resulted in him being held the most responsible more than any other man […]