Sep 27, 2023
Dear friends in Christ: This week’s Forward Today is written by Margaret Ellsworth, Forward Movement’s Marketing Coordinator. From time to time, I hope Forward Today readers will enjoy a perspective from others on our team. – Scott Gunn When I first saw the syllabus for my Intro to New Testament class at seminary, I wasn’t […]
Sep 20, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, The Gospel isn’t fair. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. One of the reasons I repeat this often is that I need to hear it myself. We live in a culture that wants us to be very concerned that everyone gets what they deserve. That works, in our […]
Sep 13, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Tomorrow the church celebrates Holy Cross Day. On one level, this feast day commemorates the finding of the true cross in the fourth century. But at a wider level, this is an opportunity to give thanks for the cross – an awful yet glorious instrument of our salvation. My sense is […]
Sep 6, 2023
Dear friends in Christ, Jesus famously said, “For where you treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:25). The meaning is clear. We can lead our hearts with our treasure. If you want to be more generous, give away some money! If you want to be compassionate, spend your money compassionately. If you […]