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Challenged churches

  • Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

All churches face challenges. Defining the biggest challenge can help congregations determine what can be done to meet it. “Are we a challenged church?” One congregation closes every 90 minutes,…

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Sympathy +

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“I’m so sorry.” “I’m sorry for your loss.” “You have my sympathy.” I’m sure you recognize those statements, and you can probably picture a very common setting where they are…

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Read more about the article Catechism truths from Matthew: The Ten Commandments

Catechism truths from Matthew: The Ten Commandments

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

At the end of the 13th century, King Edward I of England invaded Scotland. The Scots yearned for a leader to restore their kingdom. They found one in William Wallace,…

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Quick to listen

  • Post author:Eric Roecker
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). God wants us to be quick to listen for good reason. He knows that…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

  • Post author:Daniel Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting? Picking up a family favorite from the dessert section in the grocery store can’t be a…

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Read more about the article The gospel in song

The gospel in song

  • Post author:Aaron L. Christie
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Luther’s first congregational hymn puts the gospel right where it belongs: in the mouths of God’s people. Not everyone rejoiced when Luther’s first congregational hymn “Dear Christians, One and All,…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How does a parent’s role change over time?

Parent conversations: How does a parent’s role change over time?

  • Post author:James Aderman, Marilyn Sievert, Laurie Gauger-Hested, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:Parent Conversations/FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

No matter what age your children are, your role as a parent has changed over time. The first time we leave them with someone else as newborns can feel monumental.…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How should I help my child struggling with same-sex attraction?

Q&A: How should I help my child struggling with same-sex attraction?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

My child is struggling with same-sex attraction. What should I do? Treat same-sex attraction as a sin, not as THE sin. One of the devil’s tricks is to convince us…

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Read more about the article The public ministry and the divine call

The public ministry and the divine call

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What does it mean when an individual receives a call to share God’s Word with other people? Every Christian has been given the task of sharing and proclaiming the message…

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