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Read more about the article Book nook: When Cancer Comes

Book nook: When Cancer Comes

  • Post author:Susanne Hanson
  • Post published:2025/01/31
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

In a new series “When Cancer Comes,” James Aderman, David Haag, and Tim Gumm take readers on three remarkable journeys that involve the dreaded word cancer but quickly guide their…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Cancer survivor shares grace truths

My Christian life: Cancer survivor shares grace truths

  • Post author:James Aderman
  • Post published:2025/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A cancer survivor shares grace truths he learned through the years, truths he continues to lean on. “Hi, Jim. This is Heidi. Doctor Girolami asked me to call to share…

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Read more about the article Crying seasons

Crying seasons

  • Post author:Nathan Nass
  • Post published:2023/12/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As sad as your saddest day on earth, heaven will be more joyful. I met a Christian man recently who is writing a book about his life. His goal isn’t…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond

My Christian life: Breaking barriers in Milwaukee and beyond

  • Post author:Kenneth Fisher
  • Post published:2023/12/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A woman lives her faith from Milwaukee’s central city to the halls of the United Nations. Dr. Joan Prince, a lifelong member of St. Philip, Milwaukee, Wis., has had a…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Ken Blaine

Confessions of faith: Ken Blaine

  • Post author:Marilyn Sievert
  • Post published:2023/10/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

After years of praying, a wife sees God’s perfect timing in the baptism of her husband. Although it took over 30 years of praying, at just the right time Ken…

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Read more about the article Heaven’s morning breaks

Heaven’s morning breaks

  • Post author:Greg Galler
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Guided by Scripture, a husband and his dying wife discuss what they think it will be like when God takes his children home to heaven. “When I die, what do…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2022/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Faith in God’s love and grace gives a man strength after a surprise diagnosis. Randy Wiessinger has witnessed a lot of difficult situations throughout his life. For 30 years, Randy served…

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