Category: Christian Faith & Life
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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…
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What Prayer Means to You: A Letter From the Editor
Fellow prayer-teachers, I can’t remember ever giving much thought to how many different ways the apostle Paul said that the results of his ministry depended on prayer. Of course the gospel is “the power of God that brings salvation” (Romans 1:16). Faith comes not from prayer but from “hearing the message” (Romans 10:17). (And of…
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Jesus and His Doubting Disciples
In these weeks after Easter Sunday, read about the risen Jesus’ visits with his troubled followers. Their conversations about sight and belief remain relevant to our faith today. This narrative version of the gospel account is taken from the popular book When Christ Walked Among Us: The Messiah’s Life and Ministry. Jesus Appears to Ten Disciples…
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On the Way to Jerusalem
As Holy Week approaches, read about one extraordinary miracle Christ performed in the days before his last trip into Jerusalem. This narrative version is taken from the popular book When Christ Walked Among Us: The Messiah’s Life and Ministry. When Jesus’ travels in Perea had come to an end, it was time for him to head…