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Read more about the article The Book of Revelation: Part 9

The Book of Revelation: Part 9

  • Post author:Timothy J. Westendorf 
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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Comfort in the midst of conflict: Revelation 17 to 19 Timothy J. Westendorf The vision of the seven bowls (worsening spiritual plagues from the proliferation of false teaching) leads to another vision. The connection between the two, reminding us that…

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Read more about the article God’s policy of love

God’s policy of love

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

John A. Braun The song “Jesus Loves Me” has come from the voices of little children for as long as I can remember. Their voices move us to smile and to appreciate the lesson they are…

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Read more about the article A gospel-filled life: Part 7

A gospel-filled life: Part 7

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Heart transformation Jeffrey D. Enderle Fall sports seasons are preparing to reboot. The starting quarterback reports to camp in excellent shape. Over the summer he has been training vigorously. Intense workouts got his body ready…

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Read more about the article Our desperate need

Our desperate need

  • Post author:Earle D. Treptow
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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Earle D. Treptow A recent college graduate, with what appeared to be a bright future, tried to end her life. Her boyfriend of three months, who she thought was “the one,” had broken off…

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Read more about the article An emotional roller-coaster ride

An emotional roller-coaster ride

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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A family endures the ups and downs of life, always trusting the providence of God. Ann M. Ponath Tuesday, May 29, 2018. The day a truck arrived to move all the…

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Read more about the article Welcome Home: Part 3

Welcome Home: Part 3

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

An elder appreciates the opportunity to encourage other members to stay close to Christ. Rachel Hartman After first hearing of Jesus as a child, Jim Plumlee was baptized as an adult. He now serves…

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Read more about the article Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 10

Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 10

  • Post author:Samuel Degner
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Be careful of the facts! Samuel C. Degner I was lingering in the plumbing aisle when an employee noticed me. “Can I help you find something?” he asked. I explained what I needed. He picked up a part and told…

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Read more about the article Pray for workers

Pray for workers

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/08/01
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Jesus reminds us to pray for more workers in his harvest of souls. John A. Braun Northwestern Publishing House hosts a luncheon every spring honoring graduates of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary,…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley

Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

A woman finds true peace after learning about God’s full forgiveness and grace. “Never have I felt so loved, valued, and taught correctly in my life.” Those are the words of Gina Beasley, member at The Vine, Couer d’Alene, Idaho. Gina was raised in…

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