Category: Christian Faith & Life
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Loving God More: A Letter From the Editor
Fellow servants of the Great Commission and the Great Commandment, Imagine what it would be like if your congregation members loved God more. What would that look like? If the people you serve followed more closely that most important commandment, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and…
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Sacred Music for Children: A Letter From the Editor
Dear fellow musicians, Choosing sacred music for children’s choir can be challenging. Many publishers turn to texts that touch emotions more than (or instead of) hearts, that speak of social justice rather than gospel-motivated love, or that preach a hope in the potential of self rather than true hope in Christ. Finding music that makes…
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Thinking Back to School
This fall marks the first year I did not return to school. No, I’m not skipping class! I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in December of 2017 with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and creative writing. Even though classes have been in session without me for over a month now, I’m still not used to…
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Christians and Mental Illness: A Letter From the Editor
Dear brothers in the ministry, I want to share with you four items that have caught my attention: two quite recently and two others going back a year or so. Altogether, they illustrate the growing awareness of mental illness in the United States today. The first two concepts were reported in articles I read just…
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An Excerpt from NPH’s New Grandparent Book
On Sunday, September 9, the United States celebrated Grandparent’s Day. Families across the country thanked their grandmothers and grandfathers for their years of guidance, kindness, and love. Christian grandparents face an incredible challenge and awesome opportunity. In a world that is hostile to faith, they must continue to share the good news of Jesus Christ…
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An Excerpt from NPH’s New Gospel Harmony
The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most memorable gatherings recorded in God’s Word. Just as the people surrounded Jesus to hear him preach, you too can gather with others around your Savior and hear his teachings this fall. The Life and Teachings of Jesus Christ is a new title from Northwestern Publishing…
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Multi-language Product Giveaway a Success
On Saturday, July 14, NPH Christian Books & Gifts Store, Milwaukee, Wis., hosted a giveaway of free multi-language product including Bible studies, evangelism booklets, doctrinal materials, and more. More than 800 titles in 52 languages were made available. Individuals and church representatives from WELS and other Christian organizations took advantage of the giveaway. Visitors mentioned…
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Reflections of a Mother
In this Forward in Christ feature article (Volume 104, Number 5, May 2017), Beverly Fulmer recalls God’s love, protection, and guidance as she raised her son, Brian, who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Today is another Mother’s Day. I am looking forward to seeing the card Brian has picked out for me this year. He picks…