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Jesus is our joy

  • Post author:Jeremiah J. Gumm
  • Post published:2024/10/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4). Where do you seek joy? Fleeting happiness Perhaps you seek joy in your loved ones—with your spouse,…

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Crying seasons

  • Post author:Nathan Nass
  • Post published:2023/12/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As sad as your saddest day on earth, heaven will be more joyful. I met a Christian man recently who is writing a book about his life. His goal isn’t…

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Advent devotions

  • Post author:Johnold Strey
  • Post published:2023/11/21
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Gather around the Advent wreath for quiet time during the busy holiday season. Each week, light the appropriate candle(s) and prepare for Jesus’ coming with a devotion about the hope,…

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Advent devotion: Joy

  • Post author:Johnold Strey
  • Post published:2023/11/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made his…

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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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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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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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