Nov 25, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Thank you. In fact, thanks a million. I recently learned that in the last ten years, Forward Movement has given away 1,050,016 copies of Forward Day by Day. Thatâs more than a million dollarsâ worth of free, inspirational material that weâve sent to prisons, hospitals, nursing homes, and military bases. Most … Continue reading Forward Today: Thanks a million
Nov 18, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, This coming Sunday we celebrate the kingship of Christ, as we always do on the Last Sunday after Pentecost. But what does that mean for us modern Christians? To celebrate Jesus as our king and our Lord is to reject all others who might try to lay claim on us as … Continue reading Forward Today: What does it mean to say, âJesus is Lordâ?
Nov 11, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, Advent is coming up, and I donât think Iâve ever looked forward to it more than this year. This has been such a challenging year in many ways, and Advent brings just the blessing I need. I look forward to Adventâs invitation to repent and to focus on Jesus. And I … Continue reading Forward Today: Advent is almost here, just when we need it
Nov 9, 2020
Come & See: Reflections on the Life of Jesus Curated by Sanford Smith John 1:38-39. âThe disciples said, âRabbi, where are you staying?â He said to them, âCome and see.ââ As a regular contributor to the online commentaries on Forward Day by Day since 2012, I welcome this opportunity to share my observations of Sanford … Continue reading Review of Come & See: Reflections on the Life of Jesus
Nov 4, 2020
Dear friends in Christ, I am writing this the day before the US presidential election, because I donât want my own personal thoughts to color what I might say about the results and our going work. Suffice it to say, some people will be pleased by the final results of local, state, and federal elections, … Continue reading Forward Today: Work for the common good