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All Out of Darkness We Have Light

January 3, 2020

The people walking in darknesshave seen a great light;a light has dawnedon those living in the land of darkness. Isaiah 9:2, CSB This Christmas I particularly noticed the theme of “light shining in darkness” throughout the season. Our advent sermon series at church traced this theme from the beginning to end of time. During our… Read More All Out of Darkness We Have Light

— community, entertaining, friends, holidays, imagination —

Smash That Pumpkin!

October 25, 2019

Instead of carving pumpkins, we went the destructive (and thereby, more fun) route of smashing pumpkins at our fall party. My neighbor loves to gather the cul-de-sac families together for a party at least once a year. This year, I suggested a Pumpkin Smashing Party. A friend of mine has hosted one for years with… Read More Smash That Pumpkin!

— baby, elisabeth, friends, parenting, pregnancy, thatcher —

Little Oregonian: Thatcher James

July 15, 2019

Our son, Thatcher James Moody, was born at 5:54am on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He was 7lbs and 20.5 inches long. All five of us are smitten with Baby #4! My best friend, Rebekah, flew all the way from D.C. to care for us during the birth of baby boy. There’s something extra special about… Read More Little Oregonian: Thatcher James

— birthday, brynn, friends —

A Golden Birthday

June 15, 2019

Brynn Kathryn turned 4 on the 4th. This little ray of sunshine continues to light up our hearts. She’s spunky. She’s smart and creative. There’s nothing she won’t try, especially since she has to keep up with her brothers. I love the songs she composes and her dancing performances. Brynn is forever telling Stephen and… Read More A Golden Birthday

— faith, friends, grade school, holidays, music, oregon —

PDX Christmas

January 23, 2019

This year we chose the Portland International Raceway’s Winter Wonderland as our light display to visit. Both Stephen and I regretted the decision after slowly winding our way around in the car line for over an hour before even entering the display area! But it was fun to see the joy on Brynn’s face when… Read More PDX Christmas

— brynn, cooper, elisabeth, friends, just life, silas, stephen —

Just Some Pics

January 19, 2019

Cooper was the “star student” early in the school year. So fun to see what he and his classmates say about him. Brynn has really been liking taking pictures of me–which is kind of nice since I’m always behind the camera. These two play so well together–lots of imagination and common interests. Us in… Read More Just Some Pics

— friends, oregon, vacation —

Cape Lookout Camping

August 28, 2018

the. best. camping. trip. ever. And I didn’t think last year’s camping trip could be topped! We had such fun at Cape Disappointment, but this year at Cape Lookout, the weather was beautiful and the beach was stunning. We camped with two families this time, which only added to the fun. The group site was… Read More Cape Lookout Camping

— community, faith, friends, hinson —

Backyard Bible Club

July 30, 2018

David & Jeanie have been holding Backyard Bible Clubs all over the Portland Metro area for the past 40 some years. Their faithfulness to Christ, their gentle love for children, and their humble teachable spirits are qualities I hope to emulate. The summer we first moved to Portland, I heard David talk about Backyard Bible… Read More Backyard Bible Club

— baby, church planting, elisabeth, faith, friends, thoughts —

Connie Came

May 26, 2018

She’s one of those friends I tell all my other friends about. She’s a force of nature, and she’s made a difference in my life. Connie came to visit us early this month, and we picked up right where we left off. Stephen and I first met Connie and her late husband, David, in Phoenix… Read More Connie Came

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He Is Risen Indeed

April 7, 2018

His heart beats His blood begins to flow Waking up what was dead A moment ago And His heart beats Now everything has changed Because the blood that brought us peace with God is racing through his veins ~His Heart Beats by Andrew Peterson (click the picture to hear the song) This! This is why… Read More He Is Risen Indeed

The Moody Side of Life

the story of Stephen and Elisabeth

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