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Read more about the article Psalms for the seasons of life: June

Psalms for the seasons of life: June

  • Post author:Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2023/06/02
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/Psalms

June 4–10 Psalm 129: “Psalm 129 contrasts with Psalm 128, which speaks of the blessing of the godly. The ungodly, who oppress the godly, will experience no blessing. . .…

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Read more about the article A father’s example of grace

A father’s example of grace

  • Post author:Dan Nommensen
  • Post published:2023/06/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A clothes pole and a new lawn mower set the scene for a lesson on forgiveness and love. It’s Father’s Day! It’s that time of year where men everywhere get…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Matt and Danielle Cosgrove

Confessions of faith: Matt and Danielle Cosgrove

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

After becoming members of a church, a couple finds renewed joy in the opportunity to support a mission. At the beginning of their relationship, Matt and Danielle Cosgrave began attending…

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Read more about the article The importance of followers

The importance of followers

  • Post author:Donald Kudek
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Strong leaders need strong followers, working together to advance God’s kingdom. What characteristics does an individual need in order to be a good leader? Many believe an above-average intelligence, visionary…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Making music as a family

My Christian life: Making music as a family

  • Post author:Laura Schaefer
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A husband and wife sing praises to God at hundreds of churches and schools. What do you get when a communications major and a vocal performance major meet in a…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Is anger sinful?

Q&A: Is anger sinful?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

If anger is a sin, how do we explain Jesus overturning tables and driving the money changers outside the temple? Anger is a human emotion. When Paul quotes the psalmist…

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Read more about the article I will do what I can

I will do what I can

  • Post author:David Wietzke
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

I didn’t really expect to see Francis “Fran” Gavin and his wife, Joan, show up for the Everyone Outreach seminar. They hadn’t even registered for the event. Also Fran is…

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Read more about the article Big challenge, bigger blessings

Big challenge, bigger blessings

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The 2021 synod convention was presented with an ambitious proposal. The Board for Home Missions asked the convention to consider approving a plan to start one hundred new home missions…

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Read more about the article Everything’s going according to plan

Everything’s going according to plan

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:00spotlight-topslider/FIC Features/Forward in Christ

We often need to throw out our plans and trust in God’s design for the future. It's been almost a year since I retired from full-time ministry in the deep…

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