Book nook: Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God
In the conclusion of her second book, Mary: Providential Earthly Mother of God, Lou Ann Mokwa celebrates the study of Mary with her readers, saying, “Looking at Scripture from the…
Parent conversations: What are the best Bible story books for family devotions?
Forward in Christ is featuring the stories of two adults and how they read their Bibles in our “Free in Christ” column this month. What about children, though? What resources…
Free in Christ: Personal Bible study
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). Read how these Christians carry out that instruction in their lives. In the days…
Feeding your faith every single day
“How can we encourage every single person in our congregation to think about Jesus every single day?” That was the question the church leadership at St. Paul’s, Plymouth, Neb., started…
Book nook: The Baptismal Life
As the author Rev. Dr. Michael Berg indicates, his book The Baptismal Life is about water. The book explores God’s use of water for his divine purpose. From the start…
Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?
What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”? About two-thirds. That is what I tell a couple as they are planning their wedding. About two-thirds of…
Book nook: Esther: Providential Persian Queen
In her new women’s Bible study titled Esther: Providential Persian Queen, Lou Ann Mokwa leads participants into the drama of this real-life story, writing with pertinent and accurate historical information…
Book nook: Inashood
Hardship. Hard work. Determination. Love. And Jesus. Inashood, which means “man in long black robe,” is not what I pictured as I read the book. Many of the first Apache…
A small book with a big impact
WELS Christian Aid and Relief delivers hands-on disaster relief and humanitarian aid to communities around the world. During these times of disaster and trauma, WELS missionaries and volunteers work to…