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Read more about the article Teen talk: Tune in

Teen talk: Tune in

  • Post author:Rebekah Stahmann
  • Post published:2022/05/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

It’s easy for our minds to drift when we hear God’s Word, but it’s important to tune in. Rebekah M. Stahmann We’ve all been there: sitting in the pew early…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve

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

Priests in the Middle Ages had two primary tasks: Correctly perform the sacraments of the church to earn God’s grace on behalf of the people and listen to confession. The…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: The church is believers in Jesus

What it means to be truly Lutheran: The church is believers in Jesus

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

In Luther’s days, there were differing views about what the church looked like. The Roman Catholic Church considered the one holy church to be the church of Rome. Others, like…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: God’s different work in two kingdoms

What it means to be truly Lutheran: God’s different work in two kingdoms

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

There has always been tension between the church and government. At various times and places in history, the government has tried to wipe out the church. At other times, the…

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Read more about the article This is the body of Christ

This is the body of Christ

  • Post author:Mark Paustian
  • Post published:2021/08/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As we meet in worship, we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. I might have mistaken the man in the pew ahead of me for…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why is the church always talking about money?

Please explain: Why is the church always talking about money?

  • Post author:Jerry Ewings
  • Post published:2021/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Some of the things said in church about money should never be said. Scolding people because the church didn’t meet the budget just wears them out. Heaping on guilt if…

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Read more about the article Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

  • Post author:Jared Natsis
  • Post published:2021/02/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Really? You’re going to church again? Didn’t you just go last week? Don’t you know all that stuff already? Are you really going to learn anything new or different? Why…

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Read more about the article Bible study: Citizens of two kingdoms

Bible study: Citizens of two kingdoms

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Jesus controls everything. Ephesians 1:22 says, “God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church.” What a comfort to know that…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can I keep my child engaged in attending church?

Parent conversations: How can I keep my child engaged in attending church?

  • Post author:Phil Huebner and Kelly Huet
  • Post published:2020/01/19
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Let’s be honest. Worshiping with children does not always feel . . . worshipful. I believe that most parents desperately want to engage their children in worship—but we just don’t…

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