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Read more about the article I repent in dust and ashes

I repent in dust and ashes

  • Post author:Paul Janke
  • Post published:2023/01/30
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Lent is a season for acknowledging with sorrow that our sins caused the Son of God to suffer and die. Job was terrified. He had come to realize the error…

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We have faith

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Now these three remain: faith, hope and love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). He hugged his son and said, “I have faith in you.” And he did. With an important game ahead,…

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I come

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/08/31
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The church door is open. My wife and I walk inside, take our bulletins, and find a seat. We usually sit in the same general spot. We haven’t varied the…

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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
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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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Faith

  • Post author:Jeremiah J. Gumm
  • Post published:2022/07/28
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“Faith is being sure about what we hope for, being convinced about things we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). “If we have faith in each other, we will win.” A…

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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
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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
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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 Parent conversations: How do parents not let worry get the best of them?

Parent conversations: How do parents not let worry get the best of them?

  • Post author:Jenni Schubring and James Aderman
  • Post published:2022/02/24
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When I was expecting my first child, I remember someone telling me that having a child means that your heart will forever go walking around outside your body. It turns…

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Read more about the article Plan with wisdom and faith

Plan with wisdom and faith

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/12/27
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In the new year, TV news channels often review the past year. The annual ritual includes significant events and achievements in politics, science, medicine, and international relations. There is the…

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