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Read more about the article My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning

My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2021/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory” temporary housing.…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Baptism

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Baptism

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Most American Protestant Christians have views of Baptism different from Lutherans. Some see Baptism as little more than a dedication ceremony where the parents are promising to raise their child…

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Read more about the article Devotion: The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

Devotion: The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

  • Post author:Daniel Habben
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions. . . . But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A Ukrainian mother chooses life

My Christian life: A Ukrainian mother chooses life

  • Post author:Taras Kokovsky
  • Post published:2020/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A Ukrainian mother chooses life during dire circumstances. Recently, with much joy, Elizabeth Huida, the daughter of Oleksandr and Khrystyna Huida, was baptized at St. John and James Lutheran Church…

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Read more about the article Spur one another on

Spur one another on

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/05/26
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one…

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