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Read more about the article Please explain: As a Christian, what does it mean to be humble?

Please explain: As a Christian, what does it mean to be humble?

  • Post author:Nathanael Bourman
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Humility is one of those topics that I really don’t like to talk about. To be clear, I do have a really good idea what to say about humility from…

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Read more about the article Less eyes. More ears.

Less eyes. More ears.

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

We see God’s beauty and power in nature, but we hear of God’s grace only in his Word. Sight or hearing. Which sense is more important for you? Well, that…

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Read more about the article A thought: Mary

A thought: Mary

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not characterize her as anyone special. He just says that the mother of Jesus,…

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Read more about the article The book of James: Waiting for Christ’s return

The book of James: Waiting for Christ’s return

  • Post author:Richard E. Lauersdorf
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Christ is coming! That was the Old Testament believers’ great hope. He did come to lowly crib and cross to save the world. Christ is coming! That is the New…

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Read more about the article Having all the facts

Having all the facts

  • Post author:Andrew Schroer
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Well, it happened again. Almost immediately after 24-year-old gymnast Simone Biles walked away from the team competition at the Olympics in Tokyo, the talking heads began chirping. Some praised the…

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Read more about the article Away in a feed trough

Away in a feed trough

  • Post author:Thomas D. Kock
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Jesus lived a real human life, subject to all the realities of the times in which he lived. Somehow “Away in a feed trough, no crib for a bed” doesn’t…

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Read more about the article An end and a beginning for these home missions

An end and a beginning for these home missions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Several home mission congregations are enjoying new or renovated worship spaces. “For those involved in building a church, a church dedication marks the end of a long process,” says Keith…

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Read more about the article District news: December 2021

District news: December 2021

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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Happy anniversary! SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On Sept. 26, St. John, Woodland, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary. First, Elkhorn, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sept. 26. St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis., celebrated the…

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Read more about the article Coffee and Forward in Christ

Coffee and Forward in Christ

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/11/24
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

When Good Shepherd, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., wanted to expand its Bible study opportunities a few years ago, it turned to something the congregation was already using for its members’ spiritual…

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