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Read more about the article A year of firsts

A year of firsts

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/13
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Lydia Thiesfeldt, a 2020 graduate of Martin Luther College, appeared on the cover of the July 2020 issue of Forward in Christ. Thiesfeldt was assigned to serve as the early…

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Read more about the article 2021 Martin Luther College grads

2021 Martin Luther College grads

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/06/22
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

One hundred fifty-eight people graduated from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., on May 15. Assignments Teachers Aguilar, Kati R., to Growing in Grace Preschool and Daycare, Spring Hill, Fla.…

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Read more about the article Mid-year MLC graduates

Mid-year MLC graduates

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/01/29
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Even though on-campus learning at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., was interrupted late in 2020, 22 students completed their studies and graduated mid year. Three students graduated with a…

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Read more about the article Becoming a living sacrifice

Becoming a living sacrifice

  • Post author:Rebekah Thoma
  • Post published:2020/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A teacher remembers an encouraging message that helped guide her decision to continue studying for the ministry. It’s a tedious job, but one I knew needed to be done. So…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories

My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2020/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A teacher retires full of memories—including monarch butterflies, baby chicks, and Jesus—after 43 years Do you have a favorite teacher? One who really understood or motivated you? One who made…

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Read more about the article And the door closed behind us

And the door closed behind us

  • Post author:Jenny Otto
  • Post published:2020/05/22
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The memories of kindergarten linger as a school year abruptly ends. One day they brought you to me. They hugged you and kissed you and said good-bye. I reached for…

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Read more about the article Devotion: Jesus is for the birds

Devotion: Jesus is for the birds

  • Post author:Peter Prange
  • Post published:2020/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young—a place near your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and my…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How involved should parents be in a child’s homework?

Parent conversations: How involved should parents be in a child’s homework?

  • Post author:Rachel Blum
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

I dread my daughter’s homework more than she does. From the time she was little, it’s always been a struggle. She seems to sail through school with a great attitude, but…

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