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Read more about the article Hymn focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross

Hymn focuses on Jesus’ words from the cross

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/02/25
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

As part of its Lenten issue, Forward in Christ is featuring a new original Lenten hymn from Christian Worship: Hymnal. This hymn, called “The Seven Words,” highlights each of the…

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Read more about the article King David and our future King: Article 3

King David and our future King: Article 3

  • Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf 
  • Post published:2022/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric rise. David had been a lowly shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep and…

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Read more about the article Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.

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

You can learn volumes about a man by watching him die. Time is more precious than ever. It’s no occasion for small talk; only the most important words are worth…

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Read more about the article Today you will be with me in paradise.

Today you will be with me in paradise.

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

The condemned criminal hanging on a cross outside the walls of Jerusalem knew that he was guilty. He had committed the crimes for which Rome had condemned him. He deserved…

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Read more about the article Woman, here is your son.

Woman, here is your son.

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

If one were to ask, “What did Jesus do to save us?” most Christians would answer, “He died on the cross to take away our sins.” And that would be…

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Read more about the article The Seven Words

The Seven Words

  • Post author:Michael D. Schultz
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Their nails were freshly driven, their hatred clearly shown, when, “Let them be forgiven,” was heard at heaven’s throne. Your enemies, O Jesus, you loved beyond degree, a love so…

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Read more about the article My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

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

The trial had finally ended. As I prepared to leave the parking garage after the sentencing, one of the jurors stopped me. “Were you with the man who was on…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Can you explain Jesus’ words to the wailing women he met on his way to be crucified?

Q&A: Can you explain Jesus’ words to the wailing women he met on his way to be crucified?

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

Jesus had just handed the crossbeam to Simon of Cyrene who would carry it the rest of the way to the site of crucifixion. Noticing the women who were wailing…

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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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