Forward Day By Day – October 24, 2019

Thursday, October 24, 2019

We tell each other the lies that we are not enough, that we are not loved by God because of who we love or because we are different. But what would you do if you knew God chose you? What would you say if you knew you were God’s beloved? How would you act if you knew...

Forward Day By Day – October 23, 2019

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

I occasionally struggle with feeling inferior—like I do not belong in certain places because I do not have the right credentials or the right last name. When I first started leading music and singing around the Episcopal Church, I felt intimidated because I am not...

Forward Day By Day – October 22, 2019

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

I pride myself on being able to pack for a ten-day trip abroad in one carry-on. However, this kind of packing magic makes my carry-on and backpack very heavy. I thank God for people who help me put my carry-on in the overhead bin. I’m not sure if they do ….(View...

Forward Day By Day – October 21, 2019

Monday, October 21, 2019

I always wonder about the adages that say the company you keep reflects who you are. A saying in Spanish cautions, “Tell me who you hang out with, and I will tell you who you are.” I wonder why the sayings don’t suggest that those of us who consider ourselves to be...

Forward Day By Day – October 20, 2019

Sunday, October 20, 2019

Ah, the persistent widow…the king was annoyed by her and decided to grant her justice because she was exhausting him. I wonder if God ever feels this way about me. It is comforting that Jesus uses this parable to teach us that we need to pray always and...

Forward Day By Day – October 19, 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019

I am always wondering about and questioning the Bible, my faith traditions, and my own beliefs. Many years ago, some priests were talking about a movie in which the filmmakers wondered about the parts of Jesus’ life we don’t have records of. Some of the ideas in the...

Forward Day By Day – October 18, 2019

Friday, October 18, 2019

I have been known to post provocative items on social media. I try to fight for justice. I speak up when many stay silent. I have been asked to stop, to be quiet, and to delete posts. What people do not see is that before I post on social media, I always try to...

Forward Day By Day – October 17, 2019

Thursday, October 17, 2019

My mom has a way of building people up. She loves to love and goes out of her way to be thankful and offer specific compliments. She is generous and loves to give people gifts and handwritten notes. People who love to be loved by her always surround Mamí....

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

by George Bond, a parishioner at St. George’s, New Orleans, and member of the Environmental Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana  “God so loved the world that he gave his only son …” is not a pious platitude or a simple religious refrain. It is...