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Read more about the article Book nook: These Words are Written

Book nook: These Words are Written

  • Post author:Neil Hankwitz
  • Post published:2024/09/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Wow! The words shared throughout the gospel of John are truly encouraging and inspirational. It is wonderful to be reminded of how much God loves us and puts that into…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: Stephen Helwig

Meet the editorial staff: Stephen Helwig

  • Post author:Nicole Davis
  • Post published:2022/04/29
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. Relationships. When asked what one word he would use to…

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Read more about the article WELS podcasts: Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ

WELS podcasts: Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/11/22
  • Post category:Podcast/Forward in Christ/FIC News/FIC Series

Podcast: Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ Hosts: Ben Kratz, Kristi Meyer, Naomi Schmidt, Dawn Schulz Description: Reflections on Our Unique Callings is a series…

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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 WELS news briefs: June 2021

WELS news briefs: June 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/05/24
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

WELS Evangelism The Commission on Evangelism has released two new resources recently that work together to help WELS members be more active and prepared to be personal witnesses of Jesus…

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New family devotions available

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

WELS Commission on Discipleship is offering devotions developed for the entire family to use. The devotions coincide with the previous Sunday’s Bible readings. Each devotion is complete with a set…

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Parent conversations: Should I give something up for Lent?

  • Post author:David Wietzke, James Aderman, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2020/02/25
  • Post category:Parent Conversations/FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Should I or shouldn’t I? It’s a question I ask myself each Lenten season. Should I give something up? I know I don’t need to, but would it help me…

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