Book nook: God’s Word, God’s work
How The Bible Came to Be by Stephen Geiger explores the Bible’s origin, preservation, and translations. Connecting Scripture with historical and archaeological findings, the author provides the reader evidence of…
Q&A: When did Jesus descend into hell and why?
When did Jesus descend into hell and why? Every time we speak the words of the Apostles’ Creed, we confess that Jesus descended into hell. Has that part of Jesus’…
Q&A: Does God have my entire life planned out?
Does God have my entire life planned out? Freedom can be attractive. A child can long for the day when he chooses his own bedtime—parents making rules can seem like…
Q&A: Has God promised to answer yes to all our prayer requests?
Has God promised to answer yes to all our prayer requests? In Matthew 7:7, Jesus makes a promise: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will…
Meet the editorial staff: Stephen Geiger
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. Stephen Geiger brings years of experience as a tutor, pastor,…
Q&A: Is there such a thing as a bad question?
Is there such a thing as a bad question? Sometimes enemies of Jesus came to him with a question, but it wasn’t because they wanted an answer. They wanted to…
Free in Christ: Youth confirmation practices
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD” (Psalm 78:4). Read how congregations are helping equip young adults for lives of faith and love. Family-centered catechism…
District news: April 2020
WESTERN WISCONSIN St. John, Barre Mills, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary on March 1. The congregation first worshiped together on March 2, 1870, in a farmhouse that is still standing…
Parent conversations: What should we teach our children about the Reformation?
There are times when things are so engrained in our life that we take them for granted and struggle to even explain them. I think being a Lutheran can be…