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Read more about the article Your greatest joy

Your greatest joy

  • Post author:Nathan Nass
  • Post published:2023/08/18
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

As you look back over your life, what gives you the greatest joy? I saw an interview in which an old pastor described his final interaction with an old pastor…

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Read more about the article Sympathy +

Sympathy +

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“I’m so sorry.” “I’m sorry for your loss.” “You have my sympathy.” I’m sure you recognize those statements, and you can probably picture a very common setting where they are…

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Read more about the article No fear of bad news

No fear of bad news

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

You can’t escape it. Bad news is everywhere. Open the newspaper or turn on the TV, and the bad news will come at you with full force—about the economy; a…

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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 podcasts: Little Things

WELS podcasts: Little Things

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:Podcast/Forward in Christ/FIC News/FIC Series

Podcast: Little Things Hosts: Amber Albee Swenson, a Time of Grace writer and blogger Description: “Amber Albee Swenson will help you navigate through some of life’s challenges and struggles by…

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Read more about the article Live in Easter joy

Live in Easter joy

  • Post author:Timothy Redfield
  • Post published:2022/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The hope and joy of Easter is for us as we live in this turbulent world of sorrow and pain. At some point, our lives will return to normal. That…

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Read more about the article The old has gone, the new is here!

The old has gone, the new is here!

  • Post author:Peter Prange
  • Post published:2021/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“[Christ] died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. So from now on we…

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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:Forward in Christ/FIC Series/FIC Features

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 Don’t turn away

Don’t turn away

  • Post author:Rachel Olson
  • Post published:2021/02/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Journeying with Jesus to the cross is not a pretty sight. It’s uncomfortable. It’s necessary. It’s heartbreaking. It’s beautiful. As a school-aged girl, I attended a passion play with family…

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