Jan 29, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, A couple of days ago, I happened to glance down while I was walking my dog. There, on the sidewalk, was a message of grace. “I forgive you.” I don’t know who wrote this or why. Was someone hoping another person would see the message? Was it a written declaration by … Continue reading Forward Today: Finding grace on a sidewalk
Jan 28, 2020
The Most Rev. Dr. Thabo Makgoba is the Anglican Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. He became Archbishop of Cape Town in 2007, the youngest person ever to be elected to this position. His book, Faith & Courage: Praying with Mandela, recounts his ministry of prayer and presence in the final … Continue reading Q&A: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
Jan 22, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, I’m writing this week’s Forward Today from Atlanta, where I’ve come to the Rooted in Jesus conference. Our friends at ECF have organized a massive conference, with nearly 1,500 attendees. Even more impressive than the size is the way organizations have worked together to build a conference that is, well, rooted … Continue reading Forward Today: Are we becoming a courageous church?
Jan 17, 2020
Forward Movement Managing Editor Richelle Thompson recently chatted with Lindsay Hardin Freeman, author of the popular book Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter, and Kate Moorehead, author of the newly released Angels of the Bible: Finding Grace, Beauty, and Meaning. “There’s this notion that the human being can only take in so … Continue reading Women & Angels of the Bible: Eve and the Angel at the Gate
Jan 15, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Sometimes it seems that our online lives are more trouble than they’re worth. Emails and spam fill our inboxes, and there’s lots of bad content on social media. But we shouldn’t let the negatives of online life overwhelm the good stuff. Social media can be a wonderful way to stay connected … Continue reading Forward Today: You can be a digital disciple
Jan 8, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Just two days ago, we celebrated the Epiphany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, which of course recalls the adoration of the magi. It bears repeating that this feast day reminds us, among other things, that Jesus is for the whole world. The magi came from far away–and they were not among … Continue reading Forward Today: Shine in our hearts
Jan 6, 2020
Forward Movement is pleased to support today’s launch of Earth & Altar, an online magazine with reflections on theology, history, liturgy, preaching, spirituality, church practice, and the arts. The magazine seeks to provide accessible, thoughtful, and compelling reflections for the good of the church and God’s mission in the world. The magazine takes its name from G. … Continue reading Earth & Altar launches in partnership with Forward Movement