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Read more about the article He’s not hidden from our sight

He’s not hidden from our sight

  • Post author:Stephen G. Helwig
  • Post published:2025/04/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight” (Acts 1:9). What is your biggest frustration in life today?…

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Read more about the article At God’s right hand

At God’s right hand

  • Post author:Snowden Gene Sims
  • Post published:2024/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

What Jesus’ ascension means to me. Jesus lived on this earth for about 33 years, keeping God’s law perfectly. As our Savior, he paid the full price for the sins…

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Read more about the article The view from above

The view from above

  • Post author:Keith Wessel
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The ascensions of both Elijah and Jesus offer encouragement to us who remain below. Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the airplane? I usually choose…

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Read more about the article Appreciating the clouds

Appreciating the clouds

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A cloudy day or a sunny day? What would you rather have? I think most people would choose a sunny day. If that is you, I am hoping that by…

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Now what?

  • Post author:Stephen G. Helwig
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of…

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Read more about the article Ascension paradoxes

Ascension paradoxes

  • Post author:Brian Wrobel
  • Post published:2022/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The ascension of Jesus concluded his earthly life among us but also created a beginning for us. Have you ever found someone who erases the distance between the spiritual and…

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Read more about the article King David and our future King: Article 5

King David and our future King: Article 5

  • Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf 
  • Post published:2022/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

We can face any challenge with confidence and courage in Christ, knowing that the kingdom is his—and ours—forever. David returned triumphantly with his men and their rescued families to Ziklag.…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Why are the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension important for the disciples and for us?

Q&A: Why are the 40 days between Jesus’ resurrection and his ascension important for the disciples and for us?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2022/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Jesus finished his work of paying for the sins of the whole world by dying on the cross. But how can we be sure our sins are paid for? On the…

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Read more about the article Building God’s kingdom in Parrish

Building God’s kingdom in Parrish

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/03/28
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

“There are tremendous opportunities to share the love of Jesus in Parrish and bring more people into God’s kingdom, and we want to support the ministry as much as we…

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