Feb 22, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, A couple of years ago, I was in a group of people who were asked to list their favorite days in the church calendar. I’ll never forget this passionate answer from one of my friends: “My favorite day of the year is Ash Wednesday. It’s the one day a year we … Continue reading Forward Today: New and contrite hearts
Feb 21, 2023
Peter M. Wallace, an Episcopal priest serving in the Diocese of Atlanta, is the executive producer and host of the Day1 radio/podcast and internet ministry (Day1.org). Peter is the author of eleven books, including his newest meditative exploration, A Generous Beckoning. Learn more about Peter and his work in this author Q&A. Where did the idea for … Continue reading Q&A: Peter Wallace, author of A Generous Beckoning
Feb 17, 2023
Women of the Bible have been trapped in dry and dusty literary caskets for centuries—but no more. In a groundbreaking book, author Lindsay Hardin Freeman identifies every woman who speaks in the Bible, providing their words, context, and historical background. This beloved book has recently been expanded to feature new ways to use and study … Continue reading Q&A: Lindsay Hardin Freeman, author of Bible Women
Feb 15, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Some time ago, I was convicted by the teaching of Jesus we read in Matthew 5:43-45: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may … Continue reading Forward Today: Opening up our prayers
Feb 13, 2023
Four books recently released by Forward Movement have been recognized as among the best Christian books by the 2023 Illumination Book Awards. The Creation Care Bible Challenge, the ninth book of the best-selling Bible Challenge series created and edited by Marek Zabriskie, has been awarded the 2023 gold medal for Bible Study. Three silver medal … Continue reading Forward Movement books win top honors in Christian book awards
Feb 9, 2023
Forward Movement has named new leaders for its development and mission efforts. Miriam McKenney is now Director of Mission, and Lindsay Barrett-Adler is now Director of Development. Not long ago, Miriam McKenney, who had been serving as Director of Development & Mission Engagement, asked if she could focus on Forward Movement’s mission work. After a … Continue reading New leaders for mission and development at Forward Movement
Feb 8, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Our journey through Lent begins two weeks from today. Every year, I feel like I need Lent more than ever. It’s our annual invitation to renew our commitment as followers of Jesus Christ. In Lent, we can remember what’s most important, and we have a whole season to redirect our lives … Continue reading Forward Today: Preparing for Lent
Feb 1, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow the church celebrates the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, observed exactly 40 days after Christmas Day. This commemoration recalls the events recorded in Luke 2:22-40. Jesus’ parents took him to the Temple to present him to God, as the Law required for all firstborn sons. In … Continue reading Forward Today: Presented to God