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Read more about the article For matchless grace

For matchless grace

  • Post author:Paul E. Zell
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Nothing else we experience can compare to the grace of God the Father. Hey, Dad. You know that convenience store that makes those incredible milkshakes? The other evening my car’s…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?

Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?

  • Post author:Dan Nommensen
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can parents maintain a healthy marriage?

Parent conversations: How can parents maintain a healthy marriage?

  • Post author:Clark Schultz and Jenni Schubring
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Maintaining a healthy marriage requires work for any couple, but when you add kids into the mix, it can get more challenging because your time is divided into even more…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Public ministers of the gospel are called to serve

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Priests in the Middle Ages had two primary tasks: Correctly perform the sacraments of the church to earn God’s grace on behalf of the people and listen to confession. The…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: The church is believers in Jesus

What it means to be truly Lutheran: The church is believers in Jesus

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

In Luther’s days, there were differing views about what the church looked like. The Roman Catholic Church considered the one holy church to be the church of Rome. Others, like…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: God’s different work in two kingdoms

What it means to be truly Lutheran: God’s different work in two kingdoms

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

There has always been tension between the church and government. At various times and places in history, the government has tried to wipe out the church. At other times, the…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Vocation: Serving God and others

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Vocation: Serving God and others

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
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Monasticism received a lot of attention from Luther and his fellow reformers. They saw that the church promoted this “religious” way of life as the best way to improve a…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith-produced good works

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Faith-produced good works

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

One of the sharpest criticisms of Lutheran theology revolves around the subject of good works. The argument is directed against the teaching that a person is saved by grace alone…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Living a life of repentance

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Living a life of repentance

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

When Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses, he was seeking a debate on the issue of indulgences, especially as they related to the repentance of the Christian. He emphasized this…

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