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Read more about the article Our Lord reigns

Our Lord reigns

  • Post author:Richard Gurgel
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Even when all the world seems against him, our heavenly Father holds all history in loving hands. Aren’t you glad the worst of the pandemic is over? It wasn’t just…

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Read more about the article Lenten repentance,  Lenten appreciation

Lenten repentance, Lenten appreciation

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

Taking things for granted happens all too easily. The worst part about taking things for granted is that we fail to appreciate and remember the routine and ordinary blessings that…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel

What it means to be truly Lutheran: The distinction between law and gospel

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/06
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A question asked in almost every Lutheran catechism class is: “What are the two main teachings of the Bible?” Sometimes, a student might be confused and say, “The Old and…

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Read more about the article Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

Please explain: If the Sabbath law no longer applies, why do I have to go to church?

  • Post author:Jared Natsis
  • Post published:2021/02/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Really? You’re going to church again? Didn’t you just go last week? Don’t you know all that stuff already? Are you really going to learn anything new or different? Why…

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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 Q&A: Can a Christian vote for a political candidate who supports abortion?

Q&A: Can a Christian vote for a political candidate who supports abortion?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/09/22
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Citizens of two kingdoms Christians are citizens of two kingdoms: the church (i.e. the kingdom of God) and the state (i.e. civil government). The kingdom of God is the ruling…

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Read more about the article Light for our path: Does God hate us?

Light for our path: Does God hate us?

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

My friend believes that God hates us. He argues that God hates sin, and we are sinful; therefore, God hates us to the core of our being. I pointed out…

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