A year of firsts
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…
2021 Martin Luther College grads
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.…
Mid-year MLC graduates
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…
Becoming a living sacrifice
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…
My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories
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…
And the door closed behind us
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…
Jesus is for the birds
“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…
Parent conversations: How involved should parents be in a child’s homework?
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…