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Read more about the article Our Lutheran moment

Our Lutheran moment

  • Post author:Jonathan Bauer
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Recent news headlines highlight one challenge after another for our world—which makes it an ideal time to share what Lutherans believe. The last thousand days have been eventful. COVID-19 became…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Leading as a Christian in the business world

My Christian life: Leading as a Christian in the business world

  • Post author:Julie Wietzke
  • Post published:2023/03/31
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC Series/FIC Features

Using examples from his life, a business executive shares ideas on how to be a Christian leader in your vocation. Steve Hansen has had many titles in his life: business…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…

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Read more about the article What it means to be truly Lutheran: Vocation: Serving God and others

What it means to be truly Lutheran: Vocation: Serving God and others

  • Post author:Joel Otto
  • Post published:2021/10/13
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Monasticism received a lot of attention from Luther and his fellow reformers. They saw that the church promoted this “religious” way of life as the best way to improve a…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: What is vocation? How does it apply to parenting?

Parent conversations: What is vocation? How does it apply to parenting?

  • Post author:Michael J. Berg, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:Parent Conversations/FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

As a parent, it’s easy to get mired down in the day-to-day routines and the mundane details and forget that what we are doing is an important honor. One of…

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Read more about the article Bible study: Giving God glory

Bible study: Giving God glory

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

1 Corinthians 10:31 says, “Whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” God has given each of us “vocations” (literally, “callings”).…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: WELS nurse lives out faith through her vocation

My Christian life: WELS nurse lives out faith through her vocation

  • Post author:Laura Schaefer
  • Post published:2020/09/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A WELS nurse explains how her vocation allows her to share her faith and show love to those in need. Jesus calls us to follow his example by living lives…

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