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King David and our future King: Article 3

Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf
Post published:2022/02/25
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

For David, for Jesus, and for us, the cross comes before the crown. It was a meteoric rise. David had been a lowly shepherd boy, tending his father’s sheep and…

King David and our future King: Article 2

Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf
Post published:2022/01/30
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

David and our future King won the battles against the enemies, enabling us to continue to wage war against our foes. It is probably the best known story from the…

King David and our future King: Article 1

Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf
Post published:2021/12/23
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

In an amazing way, David himself teaches us about the Messiah. “Hail to the Lord’s anointed, great David’s greater Son!” the Epiphany hymn begins (Christian Worship 384). Who is David,…

My Christian life: Serving in retirement as a vacancy pastor

Post author:Ann Jahns
Post published:2021/04/28
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

A retired pastor and his wife share the blessings of serving at a vacancy. Over the past nine years, Thomas Hilliard has worked at 24 different places in almost 20…

Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey

Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
Post published:2020/09/28
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

A family discovers a focus on Scripture, consistent messages, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere at their local WELS church. Consistency. Structure. A focus on Scripture. These are just some…