May 2019

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.

Open position: Director of Business Operations

May 31, 2019

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS Listing for Open Position Forward Movement is seeking a full-time Director of Business Operations to lead the team that delivers products and content to inspire disciples and empower evangelists, as well as supporting our financial management and operational success. The Director of Business Operations will collaborate with Forward Movement staff to … Continue reading Open position: Director of Business Operations →

Forward Today: In Faith, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

May 29, 2019

Dear friends, The advertising world gave us the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words” and variations of the same. Early in the twentieth century, advertisers were encouraging the use of visuals to create the desired image rather than paragraphs of text. Just over 100 years after the first known usage, and the saying … Continue reading Forward Today: In Faith, a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words →

Throwback Thursday: 1995

May 23, 2019

This meditation, originally published in Forward Day by Day in 1995, was featured in our 75th Anniversary edition in 2010. Luke 17:11-17 He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. I remember the importance my mother put on writing thank-you letters and saying “Thank you” after a party. I recall thinking as a youngster … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: 1995 →

Forward Today: Wise and Daring Disciples

May 22, 2019

Dear friends in Christ, As I write this, the Forward Movement board of directors is meeting in Cincinnati. I’m grateful for this faithful group of people who oversee Forward Movement’s ministry and mission. This remarkable group of leaders gives generously of their time to support the work of Forward Movement to inspire disciples and to … Continue reading Forward Today: Wise and Daring Disciples →

Throwback Thursday Meditation: June 8, 2001

May 16, 2019

Luke 18:9-14. I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income. We all have our yardsticks for judging others’ faith: “I heard that they tithe;” “He was a senior warden;” “They go to church every day;” “She’s a priest.” Measurements can either make us feel superior or guilty; you can always … Continue reading Throwback Thursday Meditation: June 8, 2001 →

Gifts for your Grad

May 14, 2019

We’ve put together a few gift ideas for your new graduate! This list includes resources that will comfort, inspire, and rejuvenate your grad. And of course, a coffee mug! Saint Augustine’s Prayer Book “This is a must-have prayer book. It is the perfect companion, easy to carry, travels well and has such wonderful prayers and … Continue reading Gifts for your Grad →

Throwback Thursday Meditation: November 5, 1982

May 9, 2019

Luke 13:31-35. Jesus said, I must be on my way today and tomorrow and the next day. There is about Our Lord a sense of continuous travelling. It is not a frantic restlessness but a controlled and purposeful journeying. Again and again we read of him in terms of “the way.” There is very little … Continue reading Throwback Thursday Meditation: November 5, 1982 →

Forward Today: Stop and smell the flowers

May 8, 2019

Dear friends in Christ, As I was trying to decide what to write about for this week’s Forward Today, I decided to take my dog out for a walk. George the Dog comes to work with me regularly, as he’s a good companion and sometimes a muse. We walked over to a nearby park, and … Continue reading Forward Today: Stop and smell the flowers →

Forward Today: We wish to see Jesus

May 1, 2019

Dear friends in Christ, Today the church celebrates the feast of Saint Philip and Saint James. We know almost nothing about James, and Philip shows up only a few times in the scriptures. One of the more well-known mentions comes in John 12:20-21: Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were … Continue reading Forward Today: We wish to see Jesus →

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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.

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