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Read more about the article My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs

My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2023/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Parents of a son who lives with a disability share the blessings they've experienced and how they're helping others. Thirty-six years ago, Diane Oldenburg, member at Faith, Fond du Lac,…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: John Jia

Confessions of faith: John Jia

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/10/29
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A school open house provides an opportunity to reach a Chinese family and start a new cross-cultural ministry. John Jia, a member at Reformation, San Diego, Calif., has a heart…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/06/30
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One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he started thinking…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch

Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2021/07/27
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A new member feels thankful and free after realizing the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help guide us when we start…

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Read more about the article 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
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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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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley

Confessions of faith: Gina 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. “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 raised in…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jay Lore

Confessions of faith: Jay 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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