God’s actors
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21) Peter M. Prange God works in mysterious ways. We’ve probably all had opportunity to experience that reality. For instance, we…
More about the divine call
Mark G. Schroeder The news usually comes in an announcement after worship. Your pastor or one of the teachers in your school has received a divine call to serve in another place. That announcement comes as…
Light for our path: Applauding in church…what advice can you give?
Recently our congregation has begun applauding the singing groups in our worship services. This offends some people. If we discouraged applauding, others would be offended. What advice can you give? James F. Pope It is not likely…
Walk by the Spirit: Part 4
Solomon wrote, “A gentle answer turns away wrath” (Proverbs 15:1). Yet sadly those on the Christian Way easily turn down the road to jealousy and anger. John A. Braun Road rage is a relatively…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s the best parenting advice you’ve received or given?
What’s the best parenting advice you’ve received or given? Years before I became a mother, I wrote a news article for Forward in Christ in which I interviewed a dad who described his nightly…
Confessions of faith: Beasley
A woman finds true peace after learning about God’s full forgiveness and grace. Alicia A. Neumann “Never have I felt so loved, valued, and taught correctly in my life.” Those are the words of Gina Beasley, member at The Vine, Couer d’Alene, Idaho. Gina was…
Pray for workers
Jesus reminds us to pray for more workers in his harvest of souls. John A. Braun Northwestern Publishing House hosts a luncheon every spring honoring graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary,…
Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 10
Be careful of the facts! Samuel C. Degner I was lingering in the plumbing aisle when an employee noticed me. “Can I help you find something?” he asked. I explained what I needed. He picked up a part and told…
Welcome Home: Part 3
An elder appreciates the opportunity to encourage other members to stay close to Christ. Rachel Hartman After first hearing of Jesus as a child, Jim Plumlee was baptized as an adult. He now serves…
An Emotional Roller-coaster ride
A family endures the ups and downs of life, always trusting the providence of God. Ann M. Ponath Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The day a truck arrived to move all the…
Our desperate need
Earle D. Treptow A recent college graduate, with what appeared to be a bright future, tried to end her life. Her boyfriend of three months, who she thought was “the one,” had broken off…
A gospel-filled life: Part 7
Heart transformation Jeffrey D. Enderle Fall sports seasons are preparing to reboot. The starting quarterback reports to camp in excellent shape. Over the summer he has been training vigorously. Intense workouts got his body ready…
God’s policy of love
John A. Braun The song “Jesus Loves Me” has come from the voices of little children for as long as I can remember. Their voices move us to smile and to appreciate the lesson they are…
The Book of Revelation: Part 9
Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 17 to 19 Timothy J. Westendorf The vision of the seven bowls (worsening spiritual plagues from the proliferation of false teaching) leads to another vision. The connection between the two, reminding us that…