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Read more about the article My Christian life: Making music as a family

My Christian life: Making music as a family

  • Post author:Laura Schaefer
  • Post published:2023/05/31
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A husband and wife sing praises to God at hundreds of churches and schools. What do you get when a communications major and a vocal performance major meet in a…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital

My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital

  • Post author:D. Thomas Rawerts
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can families use the hymnal in their worship life at home?

Parent conversations: How can families use the hymnal in their worship life at home?

  • Post author:Johann Caauwe
  • Post published:2021/07/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

True confession: I’m not much of a singer or musician. Yet I enjoy belting out a great hymn of praise, and it makes my heart soar when I hear my…

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Read more about the article A hymn for all ages

A hymn for all ages

  • Post author:Snowden Gene Sims
  • Post published:2021/06/29
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It is not too often that a third-grade boy is impressed by a hymn as long and deep as “Behold a Host, Arrayed in White” (Christian Worship 550). My Lutheran…

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Read more about the article Amen, Amen

Amen, Amen

  • Post author:Snowden Gene Sims
  • Post published:2021/03/27
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Some psalms, hymns, or spiritual songs make a lasting impression on you at a certain time in your life. Different events or situations in life can leave you hanging onto…

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Read more about the article For the Lord’s glory – Part 1

For the Lord’s glory – Part 1

  • Post author:Michael D. Schultz
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The new WELS hymnal is moving into production. Michael D. Schultz Something has been going on in Israel. It was no small thing. A noble cause King David established a huge endowment fund…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: What does your family’s bedtime routine look like?

Parent conversations: What does your family’s bedtime routine look like?

  • Post author:Emily Gresens Strey and Anna Geiger
  • Post published:2018/07/21
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I was considering titling this month’s column, “How can I get my kids to bed without screaming (me) and crying (them)?” but that wouldn’t fit in the title space. You…

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