January 2017

Today’s Forward Day by Day

GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, Bishop and Theologian, 389

We are called to be together. We are called to be in community rather than in isolation. In scripture and through the Holy Spirit, Jesus continually calls us out of ourselves and into communities of faith. These communities are not always easy; we often hurt one another. We betray, grandstand, and belittle. We get caught up in our differences, forgetting...

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Today’s Forward Day by Day

GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, Bishop and Theologian, 389

We offer what you need for daily prayer. Use our app on your smartphone, listen to our podcasts, or enjoy our free prayer website. You’ll find the daily office, Forward Day by Day, and more.

Meet Minda Cox—February’s Forward Day by Day Author

Jan 31, 2017

Read by nearly a half-million people around the world each day, Forward Day by Day—Forward Movement’s iconic daily devotional—is a Jesus-centric source for individuals and churches seeking inspiration, encouragement, and scripture engagement. The meditations are substantively rich and offer a wide range of witness and experiences. Each month’s meditations are written by a different author, … Continue reading Meet Minda Cox—February’s Forward Day by Day Author →

ICYMI: Week of 1/27/17

Jan 29, 2017

Welcome back to the latest In Case You Missed It, a.k.a. ICYMI, our weekly blog roundup of the latest stories around the @fwd_mvt and #Episcopal world. The story in much of the #Episcopal world has been around prayer this week. We were impressed by the way Ryan Casey Waller preached about the subject here: (If you were impressed … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 1/27/17 →

Meet Ashes and the Phoenix: New Meditations for Lent

Jan 27, 2017

Forward Today: Converting Our Hearts

Jan 25, 2017

In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott considers the Conversion of Saint Paul, just how courageous that conversion was–and what that means for us. Dear friends in Christ, Today the church celebrates the Conversion of Saint Paul. On this day, we remember how Saul, who devoted his life to persecuting followers of Jesus, converted and … Continue reading Forward Today: Converting Our Hearts →

ICYMI: Week of 1/22/17

Jan 22, 2017

Welcome to the latest In Case You Missed It, a.k.a. ICYMI, our weekly blog roundup of the latest stories around the @fwd_mvt and #Episcopal world. We saw several excellent articles on nonpartisan offerings from churches this week. Writing in ECF Vital Practices, Richelle Thompson described churches opening their doors for simple prayer on Friday. Key quote: “What if the … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 1/22/17 →

Forward Today: Learning from St. Peter

Jan 18, 2017

In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott writes on the Confession of St. Peter–and why Peter is such a “reassuring and empowering” figure. Dear friends in Christ, Today the church celebrates the Confession of St. Peter. I don’t know about you, but St. Peter is one of my favorite people in the Bible. … Continue reading Forward Today: Learning from St. Peter →

ICYMI: Week of 1/15/17

Jan 15, 2017

Welcome to the latest In Case You Missed It, a.k.a. ICYMI, our weekly blog roundup of the latest stories around the @fwd_mvt and #Episcopal world. We’re publishing on a Sunday this week; we’d love to hear if you prefer this new timing, or if you’d rather get these posts on another day of the week. Just let us … Continue reading ICYMI: Week of 1/15/17 →

Forward Today: The Word Will Stand Forever

Jan 11, 2017

In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott suggests a remedy for challenging times: re-engaging with scripture. Dear friends in Christ, Many of us are uneasy about the political and social situation in our country now. I don’t mean this to be partisan. In conversation, I’ve heard both Democrats and Republicans bewail the division in … Continue reading Forward Today: The Word Will Stand Forever →

Forward Today: New Year, New Start

Jan 4, 2017

In this week’s edition of our weekly newsletter, Scott reflects on the start of the new year–and how we can embrace this time of trying again. Dear friends in Christ, Happy New Year! It could be said that this is a silly holiday. After all, we’re just turning over a new calendar page. But it’s more than … Continue reading Forward Today: New Year, New Start →

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Our Online Store & Resource Center has our devotionals, bible studies, group courses and much more.

Some of these resources are free, thanks to the generosity of donors and grants.

Daily prayer as an essential practice for all who follow Jesus. We offer teaching tools to equip you for a life of prayer, books of prayers, and prayer apps and podcasts.

Reading scripture helps us learn the sacred stories of God’s love for us and for all creation, and the Bible can empower us to be disciples in a complex world.

Explore some of what we offer to help you savor God’s word.

Find support for lay leaders and clergy!

We aim to help all leaders focus our church on making disciples through effective practices and spiritual formation.

The rhythms of the church year help us to enter fully into the love of Jesus through his birth, life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection.

Explore our seasonal offerings for you and your church.

Today’s Forward Day by Day

Prayers & Devotions for May 9, 2025

Thanks to the generosity of our donor community, Forward Movement shares resources with prisons, hospitals, military bases, assisted living centers, and countless other places where people yearn for ways to pray, engage scripture, and draw nearer to Christ.

Forward Movement inspires disciples and empowers evangelists. We offer devotionals, Bible studies, formation courses, and other resources to equip and support people in their walk with Jesus Christ.

Forward Movement has been a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1935. We are financially independent, relying on sales and the generosity of our donors to support our mission and expand our reach.

Forward Movement es un ministerio de la Iglesia Episcopal. Ofrecemos recursos impresos y digitales, en español y en inglés, para apoyar nuestro sendero espiritual como seguidores de Jesús. Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en la tarea de inspirar discípul@s y empoderar evangelistas.

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May 9, 2025

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May 9, 2025