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Naomi and the Grief That Changed Her Name

October 12, 2026

Grief can hollow us out until we barely recognize ourselves. Naomi, whose name means “pleasant,” asks to be called Mara which means bitter. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller sits with a woman emptied by grief. Discover why “I went away full and came back empty” wasn’t the end of her story.


This is part one of the sermon, “Naomi: Seeking Satisfaction Through Power.”

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About Living Hope

Living Hope is the teaching ministry of Pastor Philip Miller. Experience insightful preaching from The Moody Church and an in-studio conversation between Pastor Philip and co-host Pastor Larry McCarthy. Join us each day as we discover Gospel truth for the journey of a lifetime.

About Pastor Philip Miller

Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He and his wife Krista are graduates of Cedarville University (’04) and both hold Th.M. degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary ('10) as well as Doctor of Ministry degrees from Wheaton College (‘25). They have four children: Claire, Violet, Cora, and Jude.


Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God’s Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. He can be heard on the daily program Living Hope and the weekly Moody Church Hour broadcast on over 700 stations nationwide. Philip enjoys cycling on the Chicago lakefront, Lou Malnati‘s deep dish pizza, Garrett’s Carmel Crisp popcorn, and Henry Weinhard's root beer.

For more information about Philip and his family, visit moodymedia.org/pastorphilip.

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1634 N. LaSalle, Chicago, IL 60614

Phone:

1-800-215-5001