Kurt and Kate Mornings Moody Radio

Big churches didn't create the problems facing today's congregations. But our obsession with size has come at a great cost. For a long time, we thought bigger was better. "Church growth" and "numbers" dominated our thoughts and conversations. But more than ever, people are feeling disconnected. Trust in the church is dwindling. Karl Vaters has served in small-church ministry for over 40 years. He stopped by and dispelled some prevailing myths and invited us to consider how removing church size from the equation can be an essential element in rebuilding trust, restoring relationships, and renewing our spiritual lives! 

https://www.moodypublishers.com/de-sizing-the-church/
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We often hear the phrase, “There is power in prayer,” but what does prayer have the power to do? The ultimate power in prayer is that God acts as our Father, giving us good things when we ask. He desires to do good to us, and He answers when we pray, but to help us meditate even further on the power of prayer, we want to talk about some things prayer has the power to do!

https://fightoffaithblog.com/2024/05/06/5-things-prayer-has-the-power-to-do/
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When I was at work in the City Relief Society, before the fire, I used to go to a poor sinner with the Bible in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other. –D. L. MoodyDwight Lyman Moody was a preacher, pastor, and visionary whose impact is still felt around the world. He was a servant to poor and immigrant communities, an evangelist who traveled the globe, and a champion of Christian education. Moody founded Moody Publishers and he started three schools, including Moody Bible Institute, which has trained more missionaries than any other single institution in the United States. Dr. Gregg Quiggle joined us to talk about the social vision and missionary work—the triumphs and failures—of D. L. Moody!

https://www.moodypublishers.com/bread-and-bibles/
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Is something from your past impacting your future? No one wakes up and says, "I think I'll make a mess of my life." But many people find themselves in places that feel beyond repair. If you've made decisions that have left you and others hurt—that have brought you to a place that feels dark or desperate—you're not alone! Professor and pastor Chris Rappazini stopped by and reminded us that God delights in forgiveness and redemption!

https://www.moodypublishers.com/moving-forward-after-messing-up/
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God can—and does—work through anyone and everything, including our sin and failures. Just look at the book of Judges for instance. We see flawed man after flawed man leading the floundering nation of Israel. Each time, God uses even their sin to accomplish his own purposes! It’s not just that their sin can’t derail God’s plan; it’s that God uses their inevitable sin as part of His plan. Of course, using sinners and their sin makes sense since God only has sinners to work with!

https://www.str.org/w/god-can-work-through-anyone-and-everything-even-you-and-your-sin
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Even though as believers we’re destined for eternal glory, many of us languish in earthly mindedness. Having never set their sights on things above, they lack hope in adversity and vibrancy in their faith. Where can believers find joy and inspiration for everyday life? It’s in the already-and-not-yet reality of heaven. Following the unexpected loss of his firstborn child, Pastor Cameron Cole’s daily focus shifted drastically heavenward. He discovered that an intentional eternal mindset can bring meaning and joy to every Christian’s life. 

https://www.crossway.org/articles/will-my-dog-be-in-heaven/
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