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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How do we discuss death with our children?

Parent conversations: How do we discuss death with our children?

  • Post author:Sarah Reik and Ann Ponath
  • Post published:2022/06/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Contemplating some conversations creates butterflies in my stomach. Talking about death with my children falls into that category. What a comfort these two articles are for me! They offer practical…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners

My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

God’s grace brings forgiveness, hope, and love across prison walls. “Remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). Growing up, perhaps you had…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: When parenting philosophies differ

Parent conversations: When parenting philosophies differ

  • Post author:Sarah Reik and Ann Ponath
  • Post published:2021/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Is it just me or does it seem like getting along with everyone has gotten harder over the past couple of years? We’re so divided on so many issues. It’s…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: An incredible harp-playing journey

My Christian life: An incredible harp-playing journey

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2021/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Using music to soothe spirits, praise God, and share the gospel. “Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp” (Psalm 147:7). The Bible…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories

My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2020/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A teacher retires full of memories—including monarch butterflies, baby chicks, and Jesus—after 43 years Do you have a favorite teacher? One who really understood or motivated you? One who made…

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Read more about the article Encouraging and supporting future called workers

Encouraging and supporting future called workers

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2020/03/31
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

By definition, an auxiliary is a group that provides supplementary help or support. Since 1960 and 1973, the Martin Luther College (MLC) Ladies’ Auxiliary and the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS)…

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Read more about the article Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?

Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2019/05/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

What’s a parent’s role as a child dates? It’s not often that I don’t chime in with my opinion on a topic, but this is going to be one of those…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: What do I need to consider before I give my child a cell phone?

Parent conversations: What do I need to consider before I give my child a cell phone?

  • Post author:Ann Ponath and Ann Zuleger
  • Post published:2018/04/21
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

My oldest is 12. She’s in sixth grade, and almost all her classmates have smartphones. So far, her dad and I haven’t seen a reason for her to have one…

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