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Read more about the article Word became flesh

Word became flesh

  • Post author:Paul E. Zell
  • Post published:2019/12/02
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

God reveals a stunning, glorious, and gracious truth for us all at Christmas. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” How so? Open Holy Scripture to the…

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Read more about the article Recovered in Christ

Recovered in Christ

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A former addict finds peace and healing in the promises of God’s Word. Rachel M. Hartman After drinking with friends on the weekends in high school, Mark Keller* watched alcohol…

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Read more about the article God loves the doubters

God loves the doubters

  • Post author:Joel Seifert
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Walking on a tightrope

Teen talk: Walking on a tightrope

  • Post author:Natalie Zirbel
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Life’s challenges seem difficult, but God is there to help. Natalie Zirbel Growing up, I lived on a farm. My siblings and I loved living on the farm, and there…

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Read more about the article Focus on what is ahead

Focus on what is ahead

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Mark G. Schroeder People who are near-sighted can see clearly what is right in front of their eyes. But when objects are farther away, they get blurry and out of…

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Read more about the article All I want for Christmas

All I want for Christmas

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Glenn L. Schwanke Age 7: “All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth.” Age 9: “I want an official…

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Read more about the article Don’t forget Advent

Don’t forget Advent

  • Post author:Stephen M. Luchterhand
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

In the midst of Christmas chaos and crowds, Advent points us to what is important. Stephen M. Luchterhand The countdown for next Christmas began the day after Christmas last year—364…

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Read more about the article Heirs of heaven

Heirs of heaven

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2019/12/01
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John A. Braun What does God see and know about us humans? We often think that he has forgotten us, but God sees all that we have done, all that…

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Read more about the article Question and answer about Equipping Christian Witnesses – Part 2

Question and answer about Equipping Christian Witnesses – Part 2

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

In celebration of its 25th anniversary in 2020, Martin Luther College (MLC), with the approval of the Conference of Presidents, has begun a two-year capital campaign called “Equipping Christian Witnesses.” The…

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