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Read more about the article You are forgiven

You are forgiven

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2023/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A woman distraught over her sins finds Jesus’ love and forgiveness at the cross. She sits across from me. Hunched over. Shoulders slumped. Hands covering her face. Sobs convulsing her.…

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Read more about the article At the King’s table

At the King’s table

  • Post author:John Holtz
  • Post published:2022/10/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

By grace, God’s table has become yours, and it is abundant with blessings. BREAKING NEWS: You've been Mephibosheth-ed. Mephibo . . . what? A Bible story will answer your question…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can we instill gratitude in our children?

Parent conversations: How can we instill gratitude in our children?

  • Post author:Laura Schaefer and Andrew Schroer
  • Post published:2022/10/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

How many times have you reminded your children to say “Thank you” when they’ve received something? More than you can count, right? Why do you do it? Part of the…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

Please explain: Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans?

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2022/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Why is Holy Communion so important to confessional Lutherans? Since the Reformation, no teaching has caused more division than the teaching of the Lord’s Supper. Today, it continues to separate…

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Read more about the article Delegates thankful to gather for district conventions

Delegates thankful to gather for district conventions

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/06/28
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Each of WELS’ 12 districts met in convention this June, discussing local ministry topics and hearing from synod leaders on broader topics that affect the synod as a whole. Many…

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Read more about the article Jesus fills us up

Jesus fills us up

  • Post author:Jeremy Cares
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The only way to make empty hearts full is to fill them with Jesus. Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that…

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Read more about the article A thought: Come, Lord Jesus!

A thought: Come, Lord Jesus!

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/10/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The last few words of the Bible include the words, “Come, Lord Jesus.” Perhaps the woes and distress we note in our world today encourage us to pray for the…

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Read more about the article Now thank we all our God!

Now thank we all our God!

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2021/10/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

In 1617 Martin Rinkart, a Lutheran pastor, returned to his hometown of Eilenburg, Saxony, to serve as archdeacon—just as the Thirty Years’ War (1618–1648) was about to begin. Since Eilenburg…

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Read more about the article President’s message: Thankful—even now?

President’s message: Thankful—even now?

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2020/10/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The apostle Paul was under arrest in Rome for the second time. His first arrest had ended in his acquittal and release from prison. The second time would end differently.…

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