Confessions of faith: Jay Lore
An assault survivor shares how her life went from tragedy to triumph and how that has helped her reach out to others. Alicia A. Neumann Jay Lore says there was “nothing spectacular” about…
Hope after the storm in Puerto Rico
Rev. Timothy Satorius Three visitors! No big deal on some Sundays . . . lost in the crowd at some churches . . . a below-average turnout on many occasions.…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: What’s a parent’s role as a child dates?
What’s a parent’s role as a child dates? It’s not often that I don’t chime in with my opinion on a topic, but this is going to be one of those…
Reaching the goal
When concerns about earthly goals arise, we remember that Jesus already accomplished reaching the goal of our faith: the salvation of our souls. Jonathan P. Bilitz Take a deep breath. Okay, let it…
Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 7
Face opposition with courage and confidence Eric S. Roecker It was a fabulous fall day. The sun was shining. Brightly colored leaves were floating downward from the trees. The air had just a hint of the crispness that…
Ambassadors: How I shared Jesus – submissions
Through several different series, Forward in Christ authors have been providing tips and encouragement from their own personal experiences about how to share God’s Word with people who desperately need to hear about God’s grace. We asked for your feedback, and several of…
Belief in the face of disbelief
Family members couldn’t believe their eyes as they watched the flood waters rise, but their Christian faith moved them to action. Dayton Hamann Simeon and Heidi Wolf live on a…
Embracing a double standard
Earle D. Treptow “I would have been happy to help, but no one ever bothered to ask me.” Comments like that illustrate the importance of the personal touch in encouraging…
A gospel-filled life: Part 4
Prayer comes from the heart Jeffrey D. Enderle Once preschoolers have acquired the ability to talk, their words just pour out. What tumbles out of their mouths can be a source of great…