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Read more about the article We know the results

We know the results

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2024/10/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

By the time you read this, people in the United States already are going to the polls for early voting. Election Day itself is Tuesday, Nov. 5. By Wednesday, Nov.…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What comfort does the Bible give grieving Christians?

Please explain: What comfort does the Bible give grieving Christians?

  • Post author:John Boeder
  • Post published:2024/10/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“I can't imagine how anyone could face this without God.” How many times have you said that? How many times have you heard that? It doesn’t matter what this is.…

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Read more about the article World news and commentary: August 2024

World news and commentary: August 2024

  • Post author:Benjamin Schaefer
  • Post published:2024/07/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Free speech revisited In the January 2024 issue of Forward in Christ, WELS President Mark Schroeder highlighted a religious freedom case in Finland. Finland’s prosecutor general had brought criminal charges…

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Read more about the article Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

Q&A: How do I know I am elected by God?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/12/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Why does God elect some and not others? How do I know that God chose me? The doctrine of election is gospel. Period. A key to understanding the biblical teaching…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

  • Post author:Daniel Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting? Picking up a family favorite from the dessert section in the grocery store can’t be a…

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Read more about the article Leading from your knees

Leading from your knees

  • Post author:Mark Zarling
  • Post published:2023/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Lutheran leaders joyfully spend hours in prayer, knowing prayer in Jesus’ name always works according to the Savior’s will. In Revelation, the apostle John certainly crystallizes the context for any…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Is God fair?

Q&A: Is God fair?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

How is it fair that as a faithful Christian I’m constantly struggling yet the unchurched people around me seem to live carefree lives? Let's start by looking at what fair…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How do we help our kids move on from mistakes?

Parent conversations: How do we help our kids move on from mistakes?

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath, Rob Guenther, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2022/11/27
  • Post category:Parent Conversations/FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

We all know what it’s like to beat ourselves up after we make a mistake. We’ve also probably contributed to our kids doing the same thing. Rather than perpetuating that…

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Read more about the article Thank God for conflict

Thank God for conflict

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15). The election didn’t go the…

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