Why?
John A. Braun From the beginning of his life, Jesus was the focus of opposition. Herod wanted to rid his little part of the world of this child whose birth had been…
A gospel-filled life: Part 4
Prayer comes from the heart Jeffrey D. Enderle Once preschoolers have acquired the ability to talk, their words just pour out. What tumbles out of their mouths can be a source of great…
Our very great reward
After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 15:1 Daniel J. Habben…
Belief in the face of disbelief
Family members couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched the flood waters rise, but their Christian faith moved them to action. Dayton Hamann Simeon and Heidi Wolf live on a…
Ambassadors: How I shared Jesus – submissions
Through several different series, Forward in Christ authors have been providing tips and encouragement from their own personal experiences about how to share God’s Word with people who desperately need to hear about God’s grace. We asked for your feedback, and several of…
Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 7
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…
Reaching the goal
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…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?
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…
Confessions of faith: Jay Lore
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…