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Read more about the article President’s message: Standing on the truth

President’s message: Standing on the truth

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Pontius Pilate asked the famous question, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Pilate wasn’t looking for an answer; he was stating his view that there really is no such thing as…

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Read more about the article The story of us

The story of us

  • Post author:Mark Paustian
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The Christian church year is the story of what God has done for us. It is our story to repeat and remember. At the Passover table when generations of Jewish…

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Read more about the article The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

The world’s leading philanthropist is our friend

  • Post author:Daniel Habben
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions. . . . But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Were we “created to make a difference”?

Q&A: Were we “created to make a difference”?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

I saw a sign that read, “You were created to make a difference.” What is your opinion of that message? What does making a difference mean? God did create us…

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Read more about the article A keeper of random information

A keeper of random information

  • Post author:Ashley Evans
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Memorizing brings an opportunity to witness and comfort. “Have you seen my keys?” “Mom, where did my Avenger guys go?” Most of the time I can easily answer the questions…

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Read more about the article One person at a time

One person at a time

  • Post author:Snowden Gene Sims
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

When all the social and relationship issues of our nation came to a head in the summer of 2020, citizens in our nation and members of our synod had mixed…

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Read more about the article Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 1: Science as servant

Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 1: Science as servant

  • Post author:James F. Borgwardt
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Early one morning, the team gathered on the open plain. Staring at the tower in the distance, they waited. All of their intense, combined efforts over the past many months…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle

Confessions of faith: Cheryle and Dana McArdle

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  • Post published:2020/12/28
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Man’s best friend leads to a new friend, a new church, and a renewed faith in Christ. On a routine visit to the dog park with her German shepherd, Cheryle…

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Read more about the article A thought: The Bible still matters

A thought: The Bible still matters

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2020/12/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

The Bible is God’s revelation. It’s not speculation. God’s revelation focuses on one person—Jesus Christ. Many have asked why an itinerant preacher two thousand years ago is important to us…

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