family

As a father has compassion

Post author:Paul Wendland
Post published:2020/05/31
Post category:FIC Features / Forward in Christ

Our brother Jesus teaches us about his Father so we can be better fathers. The other day, someone told me one of the saddest stories ever. A little boy has…

New family devotions available

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

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…

Parent conversations: How can parents reassure children during an uncertain time?

Post author:Sarah Reik
Post published:2020/04/30
Post category:FIC Features / FIC Series / Forward in Christ / Parent Conversations

As the editorial staff developed the May issue of Forward in Christ, the mandatory quarantines had just begun. We had no way of predicting what would be taking place when…

My Christian life: Camp BASIC

Post author:Laura Schaefer
Post published:2020/03/31
Post category:FIC Features / FIC Series / Forward in Christ

Going to Camp BASIC is a family affair for volunteers and campers. Laura Schaefer Picture, if you will: wheelchairs being pushed on grassy paths by hardy counselors so their campers…

Parent conversations: How can I stay calm when my child is out of control?

Post author:Meg Clemons-Smith and Jenni Schubring
Post published:2020/03/31
Post category:FIC Features / FIC Series / Forward in Christ / Parent Conversations

Warning: The two articles this month are a completely accurate portrayal of life with children. Tantrums happen. Parents lose it. If we’re being honest, most of us will admit that…

Parent conversations: Should I give something up for Lent?

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

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…

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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