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Read more about the article NPH debuts a new series: People’s Bible Devotions

NPH debuts a new series: People’s Bible Devotions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2025/09/30
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When the first volume (Hebrews) of The People’s Bible series was released by Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) in 1986, it quickly became a favorite Bible commentary series for Christians hoping…

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Read more about the article WELS podcasts: Light Talks with 922 Ministries

WELS podcasts: Light Talks with 922 Ministries

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  • Post published:2025/09/30
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Podcast: Light Talks with 922 Ministries Hosts: Ali Novak (current); Jonathan Favorite (past) Description: “In a world that’s loud, the church does not have to remain silent. In a world that’s…

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Read more about the article Telling stories of God’s grace

Telling stories of God’s grace

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  • Post published:2025/09/30
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For more than 55 years, Abiding Word has been proclaiming God’s Word in the northwest part of Houston, Texas. Starting as a mission church with two families in 1969, the…

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Read more about the article Looking for a sign

Looking for a sign

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  • Post published:2025/09/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Residents of Stoddard, Wis., always have something to look forward to when driving down Main Street, and it’s not just the ice cream shop or a donut from Kwik Trip.…

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Read more about the article Community news: October 2025

Community news: October 2025

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  • Post published:2025/09/30
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On June 22, Beautiful Savior, Cincinnati, Ohio, celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of Thomas Westra. St. John’s, Pardeeville, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministry…

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Read more about the article Book nook: From the Beginning: God’s Salvation Plan

Book nook: From the Beginning: God’s Salvation Plan

  • Post author:Sue Heinitz
  • Post published:2025/09/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Family devotion time is such a blessing! The challenge comes in finding a study that captures interest while still deepening understanding of God’s precious Word. From the Beginning: God’s Salvation…

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Read more about the article A legacy of trust: Celebrating 25 years of WELS Investment Funds

A legacy of trust: Celebrating 25 years of WELS Investment Funds

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2025/09/30
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In 2000, WELS launched a new ministry tool with a simple goal: help WELS congregations, schools, and affiliated ministries manage God’s blessings wisely so they could focus more fully on…

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Read more about the article One more for the kingdom

One more for the kingdom

  • Post author:Jeremiah J. Gumm
  • Post published:2025/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

“The gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18 English Standard Version). How do gates “prevail”? After all, gates are not offensive. They aren’t weapons of war. If…

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Read more about the article So much more

So much more

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2025/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

October is the time for us to recall how God worked through Martin Luther to restore the truth and beauty of the gospel at a time when it had become…

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