Forward Day By Day – April 30, 2019

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Storytelling is a part of life, and this activity helps us make sense of the world, teaching us how to handle the hard days. Stories educate, inspire, and build relationships. The story of Daniel interpreting Nebuchadnezzar’s dream is one of our essential stories of...

Forward Day By Day – April 29, 2019

Monday, April 29, 2019

Mark places the baptism of Jesus right at the very beginning of his gospel—no annunciation, no nativity story, just straight into the action—telling us about a voice from heaven declaring Jesus as God’s beloved son. Mark’s story sounds very much like the way we...

Forward Day By Day – April 28, 2019

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Every once in a while, we come across a story that we just cannot believe, and the disciples are no different. Thomas is slow to believe the good news of Jesus’ resurrection—but he is not slow to grasp its implications as he cries out, “My Lord and my God!”...

Forward Day By Day – April 27, 2019

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Each of us is called into ministry with Jesus in some way that uses our special gifts and talents. Jesus’ last instructions to his apostles are to proclaim the good news of salvation to the people of Israel and all the nations. God’s love and gift of salvation is for...

Forward Day By Day – April 26, 2019

Friday, April 26, 2019

Think for a moment about people you truly love—heroines and heroes, family members, teachers, or camp counselors. When we love people, we have special thoughts or memories tied to them. So it is natural for the psalmist to speak of a deep, personal love for God. Psalm...

Forward Day By Day – April 25, 2019

Thursday, April 25, 2019

The disciples have been on the ultimate emotional roller coaster. With Christ, they have witnessed many miracles, been taught how to treat each other and the world, been given power to heal and cast out demons, and have sat at Jesus’ feet to glean and marvel over his...

Forward Day By Day – April 24, 2019

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

The longest walk we will ever experience is away from the gravesite of a loved one. This walk evokes many emotions, as memories flash before our eyes of how things used to be. Luke describes the two people on the road to Emmaus as being in deep despair, attempting to...

Forward Day By Day – April 23, 2019

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

How often have you thought, “If I only had one more day, one more hour, one more moment, I would do things differently”? Although it is impossible to turn back time, we are given each new day to start again—a fresh opportunity to see life differently ….(View...

Forward Day By Day – April 22, 2019

Monday, April 22, 2019

Matthew includes the discipleship of Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joseph throughout his Passion narrative. He highlights their presence at the crucifixion and the tomb as well as being the first witnesses to the resurrection. Regardless...

Forward Day By Day – April 21, 2019

Sunday, April 21, 2019

My mom was a magnificent cook. She would change ingredients and seasonings, turning an old recipe into a totally new and different offering. Former recipes were not remembered—new ingredients transformed an old dish into something new. Jesus too knows all...