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Read more about the article Please explain: What can I do when my relationship with Jesus causes family problems?

Please explain: What can I do when my relationship with Jesus causes family problems?

  • Post author:Bruce McKenney
  • Post published:2023/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What can I do when my relationship with Jesus causes family problems? I had just finished a brief devotion and prayer at my uncle and aunt’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration.…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why is the virgin birth of Christ important?

Please explain: Why is the virgin birth of Christ important?

  • Post author:Nicolas Schmoller
  • Post published:2023/11/26
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Why is the virgin birth of Christ such an important teaching of the Bible? In Christian churches throughout the world, the virgin birth of Christ is proclaimed every year at…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Am I really a saint?

Please explain: Am I really a saint?

  • Post author:Evan Chartrand
  • Post published:2023/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Am I really a saint? It's that time of year again: The leaves are changing, pumpkin spice is in everything, and the church year is drawing to a close. As…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?

Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?

  • Post author:Nathanael Brenner
  • Post published:2023/09/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”? About two-thirds. That is what I tell a couple as they are planning their wedding. About two-thirds of…

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Read more about the article Please explain: How is church discipline a loving practice of the church?

Please explain: How is church discipline a loving practice of the church?

  • Post author:Jon Buchholz
  • Post published:2023/08/27
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How is church discipline a loving practice of the church? “They kicked me out of the church.” The man in his mid-40s was sincere as he told his story. He…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

Please explain: Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting?

  • Post author:Daniel Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Can a Bible verse be overused or used at an inappropriate time or setting? Picking up a family favorite from the dessert section in the grocery store can’t be a…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians?

Please explain: What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians?

  • Post author:Robert Siirila
  • Post published:2023/05/31
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What good can possibly come from the persecution of Christians? “Christian church burnt down and its pastor locked up!” That kind of headline easily catches our eye. Persecution, however, has…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What is the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian?

Please explain: What is the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of a Christian?

  • Post author:Nathan Wordell
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

What is the Holy Spirit's role in the life of a Christian? When Lutheran students learn about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Christian, they…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What does it mean that Jesus’ enemies would become a footstool for his feet?

Please explain: What does it mean that Jesus’ enemies would become a footstool for his feet?

  • Post author:Noah Headrick
  • Post published:2023/03/31
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What does it mean that Jesus’ enemies would become a footstool for his feet? If you asked a room of Christians what their favorite post-Easter picture of Jesus is, what…

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