Teen talk: Strength in sorrow
Even when we don’t understand all that happens in life, God gives us hope and peace. Kelsie Bramstedt I woke up to my alarm clock on Tuesday, thinking it was…
Confessions of faith: Keleen Carlson
A search ends when the gospel becomes clear and precious. As of September 2017, I am a Lutheran! Born in Texas in the late 1960s, I was raised a Christian,…
Called to love, called to speak
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18 Joel C. Seifert What does it look like when the church loves…
Merging for mission – Part 2
Finding that they could be stronger together, two congregations decide to merge into one. Julie K. Wietzke Steve Waldschmidt describes a recent church merger between Good Shepherd, St. Peter, Mo.,…
Not just an emotion
It was their wedding day. The bride and groom stood in front of me, looks of excitement, nervousness, and happiness on their face. It was time for the wedding sermon. I began by…
Serving those who serve
Kurt Holzhueter, an investment advisor and member at Christ Our Savior, Rockford, Mich., was asked to produce information on retirement planning for the CCCW a few years ago. He’s now…
Meet the editorial staff: Enderle
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Forward in Christ welcomes Jeff Enderle to the…
Book nook: Look Up From Your Phone So I Can Love You
Nicole Balza The back cover of Look Up From Your Phone So I Can Love You by Amy Vannieuwenhoven says that the book is “an interactive journal that helps parents…
Enduring Word
Fire destroyed a pastor’s place to study God’s Word—his cave—but God’s Word still remains. Eric J. Ziecker Long before the availability of digital materials, seminary professors encouraged students to build…