NEWS PROVIDED BY
D.L. Moody Center
March 28, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 28, 2022 /Christian Newswire/ -- The D. L. Moody Center (moodycenter.org), recently announced the release of "Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody." The illustrated, full-color book is published by Kingdom Winds Publishing and available now.

In the book, Dr. James Spencer, president of D. L. Moody Center, explores the life and legacy of famed evangelist Dwight L. Moody. Drawing from a list of superlatives describing Moody, written by friend and fellow minister R. A. Torrey, Spencer shares eight aspirational characteristics for every person who seeks to serve Christ.

Spencer notes, "Studying these characteristics is not an academic exercise. Instead, in learning about the characteristics that made D. L. Moody uniquely useful to God, the goal is to begin cultivating these characteristics within our own lives.

"As I studied Moody's life, I realized I had been too independent, too willing to tie God to my own agendas, and too focused on achievement. Despite earning multiple advanced theological degrees, working in Christian higher education, and being active in my local church, I had lost sight of what it meant to walk by faith."

Spencer soon discovered a thematic thread woven through Moody's writings: the virtue of being useful.

"Throughout his letters, a certain word that he used to address his desire to be of service to God repeatedly jumped out at me—'useful.' With all his heart, Moody strove to be Useful to God."

Spencer's personal study prompted him to share these profound insights with a larger audience. Drawing from his rich source material, Spencer honed these characteristics to assemble eight essential traits emblematic of those who desire to serve Christ, such as being "prayerful," "studious," and "humble." The result is "Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody," a book that is both inspiring and instructive to those desiring to serve God well.
For more information about "Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody," (https://moodycenter.org/usefultogod/).

To purchase "Useful to God: Eight Lessons from the Life of D. L. Moody," visit Amazon.com and Kingdom Winds Publishing.

The D.L. Moody Center is an independent non-profit organization located in Northfield, Massachusetts. Dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of Dwight Moody, the D. L. Moody Center is a catalyst for spiritual formation in New England and beyond through evangelism and discipleship.

SOURCE D.L. Moody Center

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