Author: Gabriella Blauert
Put in jail for a crime he didn’t commit, a man finds true freedom in the gospel. The Holy Spirit works in mysterious ways and in unique places. For Casy Phil...
After struggling to feel connected in church during his youth, a pastor works to engage the church’s youth today. Kendall Cook, pastor at Trinity, Crete, Ill....
“He’s a part of our family. He’s Uncle Tony now!” The Leyrer family signed up in 2015 to participate in the International Student Program facilitated by...
As the seasons change and schedules become filled with activities, we often forget the power and purpose of setting aside dedicated time each day to connect wit...
School mission offerings are an incredible tool to teach children about sharing the blessings received from God and supporting neighbors. Justin Vilski, princip...
Faith in God’s love and grace gives a man strength after a surprise diagnosis. Randy Wiessinger has witnessed a lot of difficult situations throughout his li...
A Malawian Christian brings his faith to the United States and back home again to Africa. On the opposite side of the world, other Lutherans right now are prayi...
A man who struggled to understand a God of grace finally finds peace through the gospel. Ryan Wolfe, pastor at Redeemer, Mandan, N.D., looked at his cell phone ...
Imagine for a moment the joy of a child opening a brand-new toy that’s only his or hers to play with. Now take that joy and multiply it by over two thousand. ...
An artist highlights the Scriptures in new ways through his art. Many would say that our truest passions in life emerge in childhood. But as we move into adoles...
An international student discovered more than academics at a WELS high school. Standing in front of the students and teachers of Wisconsin Lutheran High School ...
After years of questioning membership in the church, a father joins his daughter on confirmation day to confess his faith in Christ. Jon-Michael Blowe can jump ...
An Army captain matures in his faith as he works to help other cadets grow in their understanding of God’s Word. Captain Kent Gavin opens his laptop to Zoom, ...
A pastor reflects on his battle with cancer as a teenager and how his experiences helped shape him and his ministry. Growing up, Paul Jansen fondly remembers a ...
Meet the editorial staff Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Forwa...
Music becomes an invitation to learn of Jesus. Gabriella Blauert Our parents are often our first role models. They are the ones we look up to for guidance and m...
Gabriella Blauert At the end of a long day, many enjoy burrowing beneath their blankets to receive rest and comfort. For some, a blanket or quilt can mean more ...
Approximately 70 percent of WELS congregations participated in the synodwide Christmas outreach program known as C18. WELS Congregational Services created a myr...
“You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God throu...
This endeavor began when Betsy Borns, a member at Immanuel, Greenville, Wis., started her fieldwork as manager of Project RUSH (Research to Understand and Solve...