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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Four generations

Confessions of faith: Four generations

  • Post author:Julie Wietzke
  • Post published:2022/11/27
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Four generations discover the love and forgiveness of Jesus. Every night, Christopher Correri lifts up his six-year-old daughter, Anayah, because she wants to touch the cross hanging on the wall…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus?

Please explain: What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus?

  • Post author:David Starr
  • Post published:2022/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus? Imagine living on top of a 50-foot pillar on a platform only about 10 square feet. This is where…

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Read more about the article It’s time to forget

It’s time to forget

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

God doesn’t remember any of our failures. Neither should we. I rest my hand lightly on my wife’s because it hurts her too much when I hold it. From her…

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Read more about the article The Judas priority

The Judas priority

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

It was just 30 pieces of silver. But that was enough. He betrayed Jesus, a friend who chose him and loved him. The others Jesus also chose elected Judas to…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?

Parent conversations: How can I let the gospel shine as I parent?

  • Post author:Clark Schultz and Jenni Schubring
  • Post published:2020/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

In my opinion, this is the toughest part of being a Christian parent—letting the gospel shine in how I deal with my kids. It just seems to come naturally to…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey

Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2020/09/28
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A family discovers a focus on Scripture, consistent messages, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere at their local WELS church. Consistency. Structure. A focus on Scripture. These are just some…

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Read more about the article A Bible story just for me: Guilt

A Bible story just for me: Guilt

  • Post author:Greg Lyon
  • Post published:2020/05/31
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Using Bible stories to examine characteristics of God that we never thought about, characteristics that apply to what we’re facing right now. You are not what you have done She…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Is death natural?

Q&A: Is death natural?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/05/31
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All of my life, I have heard the phrase “Death is natural.” I never questioned its truth until I watched my grandma pass away. Even though she believed in Jesus,…

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Read more about the article Easter is life

Easter is life

  • Post author:Joshua Stahmann   
  • Post published:2020/03/31
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Easter brings us victory over death and gives us new life. Joshua E. Stahmann The young man across the table from me was in tears. There was no doubting the…

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