Forward Today: New hearts, new lives
Feb 18, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Today we begin our annual pilgrimage through the season of Lent. For some of us, this may feel like an intolerable burden. For others, it may be a desert time that reminds us of our need of the oasis of God’s refreshing love. And for a few readers, perhaps this yearly invitation to repent brings outright...
Forward Today: Be attentive
Feb 11, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Last week, I wrote about the image Jesus uses to encourage us to let the light...
Forward Today: Be a lamp!
Feb 4, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, When it comes to sharing our faith, Episcopalians are a reticent bunch. This Sunday’s Gospel challenges...
Forward Today: Thirst for righteousness
Jan 28, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, This Sunday’s reading from the fifth chapter of the Gospel according to St. Matthew brings us...
Forward Today: Preparing for Lent
Jan 21, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Amidst the chaos of the world, I have some good news. Lent is coming up, starting...
Forward Today: The radiance of Christ’s glory
Jan 14, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, The collect for this coming Sunday includes a petition that God would “Grant that your people,...
Q&A: Furman Buchanan, author of Honest to Goodness
Jan 13, 2026
Furman Buchanan is an Episcopal priest, author, and teacher. He serves a congregation in South Carolina and is committed to...