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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Steve Yetter

Confessions of faith: Steve Yetter

  • Post author:Benjamin Schaefer
  • Post published:2023/09/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Grief is a painful reminder that we live in a fallen world, but it also was the Lord’s tool to lead a man deeper into Christ’s love for him. Spring…

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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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Read more about the article What does this mean for me? Article 1

What does this mean for me? Article 1

  • Post author:Greg Lyon
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Is all doctrine practical? Randy sat in my office to deliver the difficult news. He had just been diagnosed with cancer. He asked that I come to his house to…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Jesus is in our hearts

Teen talk: Jesus is in our hearts

  • Post author:Emily Ciha
  • Post published:2022/05/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Jesus gives us strength and hope when we face difficulties. Emily Ciha What do you think about when you hear the word worry? We as sinful human beings can be…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Do you believe this?

Teen talk: Do you believe this?

  • Post author:Philip Treptow
  • Post published:2022/05/20
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Christ, who lived and died and rose again so that we could be in heaven someday, helps us fight through the pain when a loved one dies. Philip Treptow “Do…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Finding true peace through Psalm 23

My Christian life: Finding true peace through Psalm 23

  • Post author:Christine Trettin
  • Post published:2021/07/23
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A woman suffering from cancer shares what Psalm 23 means to her. We all go through the dark valleys. I hope my story can help prepare you for that day…

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To die is gain

  • Post author:Twila Fickel
  • Post published:2020/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Although her time on earth was short, Jodi lived as an example of God’s love. Jodi got the diagnosis the summer after her first year in college—it was cancer. She…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Battling cancer as a teenager

My Christian life: Battling cancer as a teenager

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2020/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A pastor reflects on his battle with cancer as a teenager and how his experiences helped shape him and his ministry. Growing up, Paul Jansen fondly remembers a great home…

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Read more about the article Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family

Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family

  • Post author:Kerry Ognenoff
  • Post published:2019/03/01
  • Post category:Podcast/Parent Conversations/FIC Series

Mom's sick. Now what? Hear from Kerry Ognenoff on what her family faced during her recent illness.

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