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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2022/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

After retiring, a couple discovers a church where Martin Luther’s reformed teachings preside and Jesus’ free and all-encompassing grace is preached. During their working years, Jack and Cathie Dearing moved…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jonathan and Devon Hightower

Confessions of faith: Jonathan and Devon Hightower

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2021/05/25
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After church shopping, a family finds a place that feels like home, a place where the gospel is preached without any strings attached. When Jonathan and Devon Hightower wanted a place…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Brad Harris

Confessions of faith: Brad Harris

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2020/10/28
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While weighing the responsibilities that children bring, a father looks to the church for direction. During his growing years, Brad Harris had some ties to different religions but never attended…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Anthony and Alex Lleonart

Confessions of faith: Anthony and Alex Lleonart

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2020/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

After attending a Lutheran school and getting a chance to study God’s Word in depth, two brothers become members to prepare for adulthood. “At the time, I didn’t appreciate it…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Holly Vaden and the Thorsons

Confessions of faith: Holly Vaden and the Thorsons

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2020/02/25
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The Holy Spirit used individuals, life circumstances, and a yearning for clarity to draw three friends around God’s Word. More than 20 years ago, Holly Vaden and Anna Thorson became…

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Read more about the article Recovered in Christ

Recovered in Christ

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/12/01
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A former addict finds peace and healing in the promises of God’s Word. Rachel M. Hartman After drinking with friends on the weekends in high school, Mark Keller* watched alcohol…

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Read more about the article Returning by the power of God

Returning by the power of God

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/09/01
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A native Paraguayan finds motivation from the gospel to revisit her country and share the message of Christ with residents there. Rachel Hartman Earlier on in her life, Juliana Kennell left Paraguay with…

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Read more about the article Academia Cristo brings new opportunities to share the gospel

Academia Cristo brings new opportunities to share the gospel

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/09/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Academia Cristo began in 2015 with a primary goal to help people start churches in Latin America that faithfully preach and teach God’s Word. “We provide resources, and train and connect people to a network…

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Read more about the article Welcome Home: Part 3

Welcome Home: Part 3

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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An elder appreciates the opportunity to encourage other members to stay close to Christ. Rachel Hartman After first hearing of Jesus as a child, Jim Plumlee was baptized as an adult. He now serves…

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