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Read more about the article Bible contradictions?

Bible contradictions?

  • Post author:Nicolas Schmoller
  • Post published:2021/08/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The cross of Christ helps us reconcile what can seem to be contradictions in the Bible. Critics of the Bible attempt to discredit the Bible with a variety of strategies.…

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August 2021

  • Post author:Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2021/07/29
  • Post category:Bible Reading Plan

Week 29 Matthew 17:1-17 Matthew 18:1-35 Matthew 19:1-30 Luke 10:1-42 Luke 11:1-32 Luke 11:33-54 Luke 12:1-34 Week 30 Luke 12:35-59 Luke 13:1-35 Luke 14:1-35 Luke 15:1-32 Luke 16:1-31 Luke 17:1-37…

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Read more about the article District news: August 2021

District news: August 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:District News/FIC News/Forward in Christ/Michigan/Minnesota/South Atlantic/South Central/Southeastern Wisconsin

South Central After a freak winter storm, the pipes burst at Grace, Scroggins, Texas, and 90 percent of the building sustained water damage. WELS Christian Aid and Relief assisted the…

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Read more about the article Letters reflect wisdom and encouragement

Letters reflect wisdom and encouragement

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

“Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint,” writes Dave Pagel, pastor at Bethany, Kenosha, Wis. “In order to be effective, you need to take care of yourself spiritually, physically, and emotionally.” Pagel’s words are written…

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: August 2021

WELS news briefs: August 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Commission on Inter-Church Relations Representatives from 30 out of 34 member churches in the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC) participated in a virtual convention in late spring. The CELC serves…

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Read more about the article Sunset invitation

Sunset invitation

  • Post author:Marilyn Sievert
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

An unexpected moment becomes an opportunity to share Jesus. During my working days, I was privileged to travel to Hungary. One Saturday the opportunity was open to be a tourist…

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Read more about the article The lectionary: A path for public worship

The lectionary: A path for public worship

  • Post author:Jonathan Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The church year and the lectionary aid our worship of Jesus. “What am I going to talk about in worship on Sunday?” In 21 years of planning congregational worship, I have…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch

Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A new member feels thankful and free after realizing the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help guide us when we start…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?

Q&A: Are there different interpretations of the Bible?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Every denomination believes they are teaching the right thing. Are there different interpretations of the Bible? The idea that there are many legitimate interpretations of the Bible is a lie…

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