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Read more about the article For the Lord’s glory – Part 1

For the Lord’s glory – Part 1

  • Post author:Michael D. Schultz
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The new WELS hymnal is moving into production. Michael D. Schultz Something has been going on in Israel. It was no small thing. A noble cause King David established a huge endowment fund…

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Read more about the article New partners in Christ through Convention

New partners in Christ through Convention

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Representatives from church bodies in Kenya and Taiwan traveled a long way to be at the synod convention in Minnesota this summer—and not just in miles. Their journeys were very…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Richard Bush

Confessions of faith: Richard Bush

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The message of Jesus finally starts to grow after years of neglect. John A. Braun “My family was not religious. We rarely, if ever, attended church,” Richard Bush remembers. Sundays meant something other than going to church. Yet Richard’s…

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Read more about the article Lutheran Leadership Conference coming in 2020

Lutheran Leadership Conference coming in 2020

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

WELS Congregational Services will host the first WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 21-23. WELS Congregational Services works under the Conference of Presidents to help congregations…

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Read more about the article The Avengers and two lions

The Avengers and two lions

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

John A. Braun Captain America; Thor; Iron Man; and of course, Thanos. Along with a host of other comic book heroes, they have helped Marvel create one of the most successful and lucrative series of films. This…

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Read more about the article Grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone

Grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A friendly counselor shares what the message of the Reformation means to him and to those he serves in South Asia. As soon as they opened the door of my…

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Read more about the article Walk by the Spirit: Part 6

Walk by the Spirit: Part 6

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/10/01
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God warns us about being drunk and encourages us to practice self-control. John A. Braun Some say the Bible is ancient, out of touch, and old-fashioned, but they have not read Paul’s two lists in Galatians. Read the section again (Galatians…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Jesus is our home

Teen talk: Jesus is our home

  • Post author:Lydia Buxa
  • Post published:2019/10/01
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No matter how we feel about our home on this earth, we have an eternal home in heaven waiting for us. Lydia Buxa When I was younger, my dad was…

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Read more about the article Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 12

Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 12

  • Post author:Mark J. Cares
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Providing a witnessing support system Mark J. Cares After a day of witnessing, we heard comments like these: “My favorite part of the week was the nightly debrief. Not only did we hear some…

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