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Simply Lutheran: A Practical Guide to Lutheran Teachings is a versatile book that has something to offer readers of all backgrounds. The book gives a fantastic overview of the Lutheran…
A unique thank-you note reminds a mom that her son was listening. IT WAS UNEXPECTED—the note in February from my 22-year-old college senior son. He admitted that it was a…
When I didn’t feel safe anymore Feelings are not facts. Yet sometimes those feelings of anxiety are so real. Sometimes they are crippling. They keep you glued to your bed…
As I write this thought, we are all concerned about the spread of a virus that has already killed thousands. Events and responses change day to day and sometimes even…
Simeon carried baby Jesus in his arms. John reclined next to Jesus during their last Passover together. Others reached to touch him. What a blessing it was for Jesus’ family,…
By the ordinary means of the Word and sacraments, the Holy Spirit has made us believers and children of God. Aaron H. Goetzinger If only we had been there. If…
We stand secure in the storms of life when we stand on Christ. I’ve had the experience of traveling to both the East Coast and the West Coast of the…
Seeing God’s grace through the struggle of mental illness. I struggle mightily with my mental health. To most people I look healthy; I am a vegetarian who runs about 40…
As the editorial staff developed the May issue of Forward in Christ, the mandatory quarantines had just begun. We had no way of predicting what would be taking place when…
There is a story about a much-loved pastor who carried the burden of a secret sin he had committed years before. He had repented but still had no peace, no…
I know I need to forgive my wife because in the Lord’s Prayer we ask that God forgive us “as we forgive those who sin against us.” But how can…
A Buddhist discovers the truth of God’s Word, a message he now shares with others. “When I preach the gospel to people, people say, ‘You’re a stupid man.’ I just…
I’ve done a lot of remodeling and woodworking projects over the years. Most of what I’ve done has been self-taught, and my lack of expertise means that projects take a…
“Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my…
Families celebrate graduations throughout the nation this month. Young men and women are moving to another level of education or vocation. As parents, we can get teary-eyed realizing that our…
They’ve been referred to as “a model of can-do blindness”—and those who know Sue and Larry Povinelli would certainly agree with that description. Sue, a federal government employee, and Larry,…
WELS President Mark Schroeder shares the following about the June district conventions: After thorough discussion and with great reluctance, the Conference of Presidents (COP) has concluded that the district conventions,…
We are to forgive others, but the journey can be difficult. I needed to forgive my father. But for the life of me, I could not figure out how. Trying…
WELS Multi-Language Publications has officially changed its name to WELS Multi-Language Productions (MLP). This change reflects how the work of MLP has evolved with technology and has expanded beyond printed…
GEORGIA | NEW YORK Four congregations in Georgia—Abiding Grace, Covington; Faith, Sharpsburg; Beautiful Savior, Marietta; and Sola Fide, Lawrenceville—sent a 16-foot truck to Sure Foundation, Queens, N.Y., filled with supplies…
How have you or your congregation been letting your light shine during the pandemic? Let us know. Send it to ficsubmissions@wels.net or upload it to forwardinchrist.net/submit. We’ll feature more stories…