“My life”: Part 1
Jesus laid down his life so that life comes to us. “Mine!” cries the two-year-old to his one-year-old sister who has unknowingly laid hands on a favorite toy. “It’s my…
Painted into the picture
We are not only united with Jesus in his crucifixion but also in his resurrection. In 1633, the Dutch artist Rembrandt painted The Raising of the Cross. The painting shows…
Cleansed once and for all
Because of Jesus’ sacrifice, we have been cleansed from sin forever. Wouldn't it be nice to clean something once and then never have to clean it again? I would love…
Jesus’ hands are never tied
“I’m sorry, sir. There is nothing I can do. My hands are tied.” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard that in my life. You’re on the…
You are forgiven
A woman distraught over her sins finds Jesus’ love and forgiveness at the cross. She sits across from me. Hunched over. Shoulders slumped. Hands covering her face. Sobs convulsing her.…
WELS news briefs: February 2023
WELS Discipleship A new three-part video Bible study resource is now available for youth ministry leaders to use with their teen groups. Written by Dr. Phil Huebner, “Who Am I?”…
Forward in Christ Top 10 of 2022
Read the top 10 articles of 2022. Author: Forward in Christ Volume…
What to know before you go
If you read issues of Forward in Christ like a Hebrew Bible—from back to front—the title of this column will not make much sense. On the other hand, if you…
Time to get to work
Overturning Roe v. Wade is not the end of the line for pro-life Christians. Now more than ever we need to reflect God's love to those who are struggling with…