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Confessions of faith: Kannika Killion

Confessions of faith: Kannika Killion

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2021/03/27
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A new Christian is excited to learn more about God’s Word and grow in her faith. Growing up in a predominantly Buddhist country, Kannika Killion did not imagine she’d be…

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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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Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey

Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2020/09/28
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A family discovers a focus on Scripture, consistent messages, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere at their local WELS church. Consistency. Structure. A focus on Scripture. These are just some…

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My Christian life: On the front lines of a pandemic

My Christian life: On the front lines of a pandemic

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2020/07/28
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A husband and wife’s passion for serving leads them to the front lines of a pandemic. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon in May. Jon and Paige Fricke were sitting…

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Putting the thanks back in Thanksgiving

Putting the thanks back in Thanksgiving

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/11/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

How a classic kids movie helped me adjust my holiday attitude. Alicia A. Neumann “What have I got to be thankful for?” That’s the quote that stuck in my head…

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Confessions of faith: Beasley

Confessions of faith: Beasley

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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A woman finds true peace after learning about God’s full forgiveness and grace. Alicia A. Neumann “Never have I felt so loved, valued, and taught correctly in my life.” Those are the words of Gina Beasley, member at The Vine, Couer d’Alene, Idaho. Gina was…

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Confessions of faith: Lore

Confessions of faith: Lore

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/05/01
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An assault survivor shares how her life went from tragedy to triumph and how that has helped her reach out to others. Alicia A. Neumann Jay Lore says there was “nothing spectacular” about…

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Confessions of faith: Ensign

Confessions of faith: Ensign

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/03/01
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A woman finally discovers the blessings of Baptism. Alicia A. Neumann “I just want to go to heaven,” says 74-year-old Pat Ensign, when asked why she wanted to be baptized. Pat’s baptism was not only a blessing…

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Confessions of faith: Harry family

Confessions of faith: Harry family

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/01/01
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A music camp helps a family find their church home. It’s been nearly a decade since Lanah Harry and her children walked through the doors of Hope in Toronto, Ontario.…

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