June 24, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Today the church celebrates the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist. St. John is well worth studying as an example for us: in our celebrity era, it’s profoundly counter-cultural to contemplate an entire life lived to point to another. But that’s just how St. John lived,...
June 17, 2026
Dear friends in Christ: We welcome back Lindsay Barrett-Adler, Forward Movement’s Director of Development, as our guest author this week. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the feast of Pentecost and heard again God’s assurance that everyone, regardless of language or origin, is filled with the Holy Spirit and welcome...
June 10, 2026
Dear friends in Christ, Summer is here, and with it comes a different rhythm of life for many readers. Perhaps things slow down a little at home, at church, or at work. With longer days, there’s more sunshine to enjoy outdoors. Gardens flourish and need work to do that! It’s...
June 3, 2026
Dear friends in Christ: We welcome back Margaret Ellsworth, Forward Movement’s Content Marketing Manager, as our guest author this week. I’m writing this post in the midst of preparing for vacation, and all the chaos that entails. Beside my desk is a half-packed suitcase with sandals, sunscreen, and books. On...
