Aug 30, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been writing about welcoming guests to our churches, from the outside to the inside. But even more important than how we welcome guests, we need to talk about why we welcome guests. Of course, we want to welcome guests to our churches with kindness […]
Aug 23, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Last week, I wrote about welcoming guests starting from the outside of your church. This week, let’s talk about the inside. I can tell you, I’ve visited lots of churches and experience a wide range of hospitality (or lack thereof). Let’s start with some negative experiences. When I moved to a […]
Aug 16, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, As summer comes to a close, schools are starting up again. Many churches are beginning a new program year with classes and other ministries. The early fall is a time when many churches see an influx of guests, as this is a natural time to go searching for a church. Are […]
Aug 9, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, This coming Sunday, our lectionary includes verses from the tenth chapter of Romans, in which St. Paul reminds his readers that it is critical that we both profess the Good News and believe it in our hearts. He writes, “if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe […]
Aug 2, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Following Jesus is a daily adventure. We need to stay on track, and that takes more than an hour-long check-in on Sunday morning. Daily devotions can really help us focus on what’s important. Since 1935, Forward Movement has helped disciples grow each and every day. Over the years we’ve created devotionals … Continue reading Forward Today: Staying on the path