love – FORWARD IN CHRIST

Christmas glory

Post author:Gary Baumler
Post published:2020/11/29
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

The lights, the flames, and the bright Christmas displays are only dim reminders of the great glory of Christmas. Christmas is a time of glory. Consider the glory the apostle…

The kingdom of heaven: God in action

Post author:Evan Chartrand
Post published:2020/09/28
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

Three parables teach us what God is like and how he treats us. If you had one week to live, what would you discuss with your loved ones? Would you…

Make every effort

Post author:Nathan Nass
Post published:2020/09/28
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

As divisions threaten our Christian churches, God’s Spirit unites us in Christ. “How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” (Psalm 133:1). Doesn’t that sound…

Devotion: Be like Jesus in forgiveness and love

Post author:Peter Prange
Post published:2020/06/29
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of…

Devotion: Be gentle like Jesus

Post author:Peter Prange
Post published:2020/05/31
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

“A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out” (Isaiah 42:3). Jesus had every advantage over her. A faultless life. A supreme understanding…

Please explain: Why can’t my sister have communion with us?

Post author:Gary Pufahl
Post published:2020/03/31
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Why can’t my sister have communion with us? Gary A. Pufahl How do I answer that question “Why can’t my sister have communion with us?” without knowing either the person…

President’s message: What’s love got to do with it?

Post author:Mark Schroeder
Post published:2020/02/25
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

From time to time I receive questions about why our synod puts a particular doctrine into practice the way we do. I had such a question recently about closed (or…

Lent means love

Post author:Mark Tiefel
Post published:2020/02/20
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Lenten Bible readings and hymns remind us of God’s love and our opportunity to reflect that love. Mark W. Tiefel Each year, as winter yields to spring and as February…

Stories of Christian love

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/01/30
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

This month’s “This is WELS” features photos from congregations about how their members show Christian love. Here are a few stories behind the photos: St. Croix Lutheran Academy, West St.…

Agape love

Post author:Rhoda Wolle
Post published:2020/01/30
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

The Bible uses agape, the Greek word for love, to describe perfect love. Rhoda Wolle First Corinthians defines agape love like this: “Love is patient, love is kind. It does…

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