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Read more about the article Walk by the Spirit: Part 1

Walk by the Spirit: Part 1

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

We are surrounded by immorality, but we are different. In the love of Jesus, we find strength to love. John A. Braun When the Holy Spirit brings us to faith, he sets us…

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Read more about the article Audio: A new voice for WELS Daily Devotions

Audio: A new voice for WELS Daily Devotions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

The audio version of the WELS Daily Devotions now features a new voice: Zach Steinke. Steinke is a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS), Mequon, Wis., with prior experience in…

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Read more about the article Success or failure?

Success or failure?

  • Post author:Mark H. Schewe
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Failing health brings the assurance that one journey here on earth ended successfully in the glory of heaven. Mark H. Schewe “My mom is failing.” That’s what crossed my mind…

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Read more about the article Finding a spiritual home in Atlanta

Finding a spiritual home in Atlanta

  • Post author:Lucas Bitter
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Spenser hadn’t been to church in years. He found himself wandering in faith and unsure of his beliefs. Moving to the city of Atlanta had provided him with a great…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jay Lore

Confessions of faith: Jay Lore

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

An assault survivor shares how her life went from tragedy to triumph and how that has helped her reach out to others. Alicia A. Neumann Jay Lore says there was “nothing spectacular” about…

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Read more about the article Hope after the storm in Puerto Rico

Hope after the storm in Puerto Rico

  • Post author:Timothy Satorius
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Rev. Timothy Satorius Three visitors! No big deal on some Sundays . . . lost in the crowd at some churches . . . a below-average turnout on many occasions.…

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Read more about the article Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?

Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?

  • Post author:Ann Jahns, Donn Dobberstein, Ann M. Ponath, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

What’s a parent’s role as a child dates? It’s not often that I don’t chime in with my opinion on a topic, but this is going to be one of those…

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Read more about the article Reaching the goal

Reaching the goal

  • Post author:Jonathan P. Bilitz
  • Post published:2019/05/01
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When concerns about earthly goals arise, we remember that Jesus already accomplished reaching the goal of our faith: the salvation of our souls. Jonathan P. Bilitz Take a deep breath. Okay, let it…

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Read more about the article Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 7

Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 7

  • Post author:Eric Roecker
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Face opposition with courage and confidence Eric S. Roecker It was a fabulous fall day. The sun was shining. Brightly colored leaves were floating downward from the trees. The air had just a hint of the crispness that…

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