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Read more about the article A new part of the family

A new part of the family

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2022/12/27
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“He’s a part of our family. He’s Uncle Tony now!” The Leyrer family signed up in 2015 to participate in the International Student Program facilitated by St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis.…

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Read more about the article Military teen confirmed virtually

Military teen confirmed virtually

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

As a military family, the Kassebaums have lived in 10 different locations over the past 19 years. Most recently, Colonel Paul Kassebaum was stationed in Germany with his wife, Megan,…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Travis and Frankie

Confessions of faith: Travis and Frankie

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

God’s grace and forgiveness shatter past hurts and provide healing to a couple looking for hope. This is a story full of hurt, yes—but it’s really a story about hope.…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he started thinking…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jason LeMay

Confessions of faith: Jason LeMay

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

The seeds of faith take root as a man discovers the miracle of God’s grace. Even though Jason LeMay was baptized as a child and believed in God, he grew…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Yaz Rodriguez

Confessions of faith: Yaz Rodriguez

  • Post author:Yaz Rodriguez
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A college student shares her journey to the cross. Spring 2019—The drive I held those pills in the palm of my hands, too many to count. When I couldn’t swallow…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

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

After retiring, a couple discovers a church where Martin Luther’s reformed teachings preside and Jesus’ free and all-encompassing grace is preached. During their working years, Jack and Cathie Dearing moved…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Allen and Rosalind Braun

Confessions of faith: Allen and Rosalind Braun

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2021/11/30
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Neighborly kindness—and blueberry pancakes—forge a relationship that leads a couple on a path to Jesus. For Allen and Rosalind Braun, the journey to becoming members at Cross of Christ, WELS’…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…

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