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Read more about the article “My life”: Part 1

“My life”: Part 1

  • Post author:Joel Petermann
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Painted into the picture

Painted into the picture

  • Post author:Kent Holz
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Cleansed once and for all

Cleansed once and for all

  • Post author:Katie Augustine
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Jesus’ hands are never tied

Jesus’ hands are never tied

  • Post author:Andrew Schroer
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“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…

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Read more about the article You are forgiven

You are forgiven

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2023/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

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.…

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: February 2023

WELS news briefs: February 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/01/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

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?”…

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Read more about the article Forward in Christ Top 10 of 2022

Forward in Christ Top 10 of 2022

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/01/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

                                    Read the top 10 articles of 2022. Author: Forward in Christ Volume…

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Read more about the article What to know before you go

What to know before you go

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2022/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

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…

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Read more about the article Time to get to work

Time to get to work

  • Post author:Robert Fleischmann
  • Post published:2022/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

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…

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