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    Stephanie Boeckman is a member at Our Savior, Grafton, Wisconsin.

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Confessions of faith: Tammy Stewart

A single mother finds her Savior as well as answers, healing, and community in a compassionate church family. When Tammy Stewart first walked through the doors of...
Stephanie Boeckman
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Confessions of faith: Joann Hogan

God leads a mother of six out of abuse and homelessness into a life of stability, service, and evangelism. Joann Hogan, a mother of six and member at Fairview, Milwaukee,...
Stephanie Boeckman
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My Christian life: An autistic man eagerly shares the gospel

An autistic man shares the light of the gospel with the world around him. When Cindy Schultz watched her smiling and babbling toddler son, Gavin, gradually retreat...
Stephanie Boeckman
Confessions of faith: Erik Alair

Confessions of faith: Erik Alair

A seminary graduate recalls his path to ministry—one filled with questions, challenges, and God’s guidance. As a young adult studying aerospace engineering in...
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My Christian life: Fulfilling physical and spiritual needs

A woman works to identify and fill physical and spiritual needs in her community. In Ephesians 2:10, Paul writes, “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ...
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WELS podcasts: Casting Nets

Podcast: Casting Nets Hosts: Pastor Will Harley and Pastor Dave Ruddat Description: “This is a show about thoughts on how to live life in a God-pleasing way. We...
Stephanie Boeckman
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Confessions of faith: Boggs family

A WELS family with Catholic roots stands in amazement of God’s enduring grace and faithfulness. Why are you WELS? For John Boggs, a first-generation Lutheran with...
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My Christian life: From Air Force sergeant to staff minister

A retired military sergeant follows God’s plan for his life—right into the public ministry. Mike Tracy, a staff minister with Chaplains in Schools, was born...
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