What to know before you go
If you read issues of Forward in Christ like a Hebrew Bible—from back to front—the title of this column will not make much sense. On the other hand, if you…
Our Lord reigns
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…
Q&A: How do I overcome the feeling that my life has no purpose and I don’t make a difference?
How do I overcome the feeling that my life has no purpose and I don't make a difference? Many wrestle with that important question in life: “What am I here…
Fall in love with God’s Word
As Lutherans we value Scripture, but how much time do we really spend reading it? The phone rang in my office. The voice said, “I’m looking for a Lutheran church.”…
Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?
Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans? Since the Reformation, no teaching has caused more division than the teaching of the Lord’s Supper. Today, it continues to separate…
Please explain: What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus?
What does it mean to give up everything to follow Jesus? Imagine living on top of a 50-foot pillar on a platform only about 10 square feet. This is where…
Please explain: What is the point of praying?
If God already knows what he is going to do for us and for others, what is the point of praying? Katie was worried about her husband’s business trip. She…
Free at last!
“Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’ ” (John 8:31,32). Freedom. Independence. It’s…
Powered by the Holy Spirit
When our faith seems to grow weak, we need the work of the Holy Spirit. Last summer, my five-year-old learned to ride a two-wheeled bike on his own. He was…