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Read more about the article A delightful trouble

A delightful trouble

  • Post author:Julie Wietzke
  • Post published:2023/07/21
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A man sharing online the peace he has in Jesus creates a problem—the need to coordinate multiple baptisms around the world. David didn’t mean to cause trouble. When he started…

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Read more about the article Catechism truths from Matthew: Apostles’ Creed

Catechism truths from Matthew: Apostles’ Creed

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2023/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Imagine you are one of three thousand in Jerusalem at Pentecost who repent, are baptized, and are gathered by the Spirit into the Christian church—the messianic kingdom of Jesus. An…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: June

Psalms for the seasons of life: June

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/06/02
  • Post category:Psalms/Forward in Christ

June 4–10 Psalm 129: “Psalm 129 contrasts with Psalm 128, which speaks of the blessing of the godly. The ungodly, who oppress the godly, will experience no blessing. . .…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: May

Psalms for the seasons of life: May

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/05/04
  • Post category:Psalms/Forward in Christ

April 30–May 6 Psalm 103: “Psalm 103 is one of the most beautiful psalms of comfort. It is especially appropriate during sickness or hospitalization. . . . We can say…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: April

Psalms for the seasons of life: April

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/03/30
  • Post category:Psalms/Forward in Christ

April 2–8 Psalm 78: “The introduction stresses the depth and the permanent relevance of God’s revelation. . . . The permanent and enduring relevance of God’s word is shown by…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: March

Psalms for the seasons of life: March

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/03/01
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/Psalms

March 5–March 11 Psalm 55: “Everything in this psalm fits with the time of Absalom’s conspiracy. . . . David repeats his confidence that the Lord will deliver him. Verse…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: February

Psalms for the seasons of life: February

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/01/31
  • Post category:Psalms/Forward in Christ

Jan. 29–Feb. 4 Psalm 25: “The first and last [parts of the psalm] look outward [and] deal with the psalmist’s enemies and afflictions. The middle [part looks] inward [and deals]…

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Read more about the article Psalm 32: When you need forgiveness

Psalm 32: When you need forgiveness

  • Post author:Richard E. Lauersdorf
  • Post published:2023/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What kind of sinner are you? Do you consider yourself mildly sinful, at least not as bad as others? Or do you realize how serious each sin is and what…

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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: January

Psalms for the seasons of life: January

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/12/21
  • Post category:Psalms/Forward in Christ

Jan. 1–7 Psalm 1 : “We often use the word law to refer to God’s commandments, in which he tells us what to do. But in this psalm and in…

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