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Read more about the article The Lord calls: Article 2

The Lord calls: Article 2

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption

My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption

  • Post author:Christa Potratz
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A couple struggling with infertility embarks on a journey into embryo adoption. Leah Bongard will share with anyone the story of how her son, Isaac, entered the world. It is…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Jump!

Teen talk: Jump!

  • Post author:Johanna Leu
  • Post published:2022/05/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Our heavenly Father is there to catch us whenever we are frightened. Johanna Leu Did you ever go on adventures when you were little? My brother and I always had…

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Read more about the article Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Trust might be one of the more serious casualties of the pandemic. The unreliability of humans Faith in other people is hard enough when we are together in person. Recent…

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Read more about the article Bible study: Above all things!

Bible study: Above all things!

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The First Commandment states: “You shall have no other gods.” Martin Luther’s explanation says, “We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.” This means that anything we…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Teen faces difficult medical diagnosis

My Christian life: Teen faces difficult medical diagnosis

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2020/11/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A startling medical diagnosis brings a family closer to God. Chronic pain. Constant exhaustion. Medications. Physical therapy. Surgery after surgery. This is the reality for 16-year-old Bailey Seal, member at…

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Read more about the article President’s message: A time for trust

President’s message: A time for trust

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2020/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

When do you find it easiest to place your trust in God and to remember his promises? Wouldn’t you agree that it’s easiest to place your trust in God’s care…

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Read more about the article President’s message: Future unknown, future certain

President’s message: Future unknown, future certain

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2020/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Earlier this year, I was asked to make a presentation on the topic, “What will the Wisconsin Synod look like one hundred years from now?” It was a daunting assignment…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How much should I monitor my child online?

Parent conversations: How much should I monitor my child online?

  • Post author:Laurie Gauger-Hested and Rob Guenther
  • Post published:2020/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

This month’s column might not be what you are expecting. It doesn’t include endorsements for the latest security apps to keep your child safe online or to measure how much…

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