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Read more about the article Q&A: How does remembering my baptism help with the guilt I carry?

Q&A: How does remembering my baptism help with the guilt I carry?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/10/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

I carry around a lot of guilt. I was told that I need to “remember my baptism.” How does that help me with my guilt? I struggle with guilt too.…

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Read more about the article Catechism truths from Matthew: The keys and confession

Catechism truths from Matthew: The keys and confession

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2023/09/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

If the hymn “Amazing Grace” were written about Matthew, it would end, “I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was out but now I’m in.” Matthew's experience The Jewish…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How can I overcome my struggle with lust and pornography?

Q&A: How can I overcome my struggle with lust and pornography?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/08/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

I’m a college student and struggle with lust and pornography. I know this is a sin. I have tried to beat this alone, but it seems impossible. I need help.…

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Read more about the article The love of a Lamb

The love of a Lamb

  • Post author:Aaron Boehm
  • Post published:2023/08/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The Lamb’s sacrifice secured the salvation of your soul, giving you the honor of serving God every day of your life. YOU’RE NOT GOOD ENOUGH. Maybe you’ve never had those…

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Read more about the article A father’s example of grace

A father’s example of grace

  • Post author:Dan Nommensen
  • Post published:2023/06/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A clothes pole and a new lawn mower set the scene for a lesson on forgiveness and love. It’s Father’s Day! It’s that time of year where men everywhere get…

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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 My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran

My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran

  • Post author:Glen Zimmerman
  • Post published:2022/10/29
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Serving God can include serving the government as a soldier. The Vietnam War took place during a very disruptive time in our nation’s history. As college students were pushing the…

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Read more about the article We have faith

We have faith

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/09/30
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“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). He hugged his son and said, “I have faith in you.” And he did. With an important game ahead,…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2022/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans? Since the Reformation, no teaching has caused more division than the teaching of the Lord’s Supper. Today, it continues to separate…

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