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Read more about the article Miracle in the mess

Miracle in the mess

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/11/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son” (Luke 2:6,7). Turning on the radio or strolling…

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Read more about the article Build others up

Build others up

  • Post author:Nathanael Scharf
  • Post published:2022/11/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

How many conversations do you have in a day? What do you speak about? This season of the year affords many opportunities for conversation. It is the perfect time to…

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Read more about the article God’s perfect timing

God’s perfect timing

  • Post author:Jaclyn Olson
  • Post published:2022/11/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Elizabeth shares the story of how God taught her about his perfect timing. My entire life was spent in service to the Lord. I am a descendant of Aaron, the…

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Read more about the article Believe the Christmas miracles

Believe the Christmas miracles

  • Post author:Michael Woldt
  • Post published:2021/12/14
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“Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth…

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Read more about the article He’s coming—really!

He’s coming—really!

  • Post author:Peter Prange
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). Weather radar is amazing. I have a weather app on my cell…

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Read more about the article What makes Christmas Christmas?

What makes Christmas Christmas?

  • Post author:Melissa Anne Kreuser
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Christmas isn’t about what we do. It’s about Christ coming to earth to do what we were unable to do. I have a secret. And it’s about Christmas. It might…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital

My Christian life: Finding real Christmas joy while in the hospital

  • Post author:D. Thomas Rawerts
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…

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Read more about the article A thought: Mary

A thought: Mary

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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Mary was a special woman, chosen for an exceptional part in God’s plan. But Matthew does not characterize her as anyone special. He just says that the mother of Jesus,…

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Read more about the article Away in a feed trough

Away in a feed trough

  • Post author:Thomas D. Kock
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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Jesus lived a real human life, subject to all the realities of the times in which he lived. Somehow “Away in a feed trough, no crib for a bed” doesn’t…

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