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Read more about the article New Bible readings start this month

New Bible readings start this month

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

Forward in Christ (FIC) is offering its readers two new sets of daily Bible readings for 2022. In February, readers can enjoy selections from the book of Galatians in a…

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Read more about the article Every day with Galatians

Every day with Galatians

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:Bible Reading Plan/Forward in Christ

Walk through the book of Galatians in 29 days with this set of Bible readings. First read the highlighted Bible verses. Then consider the additional commentary that is included from…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

  • Post author:Brenda Wagenknecht and Timothy Bourman
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

We can’t all raise our children in New York City like Tim and Amanda Bourman or serve as foster parents for a diverse group of children like Brenda and Steven…

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Read more about the article In living color

In living color

  • Post author:John Schuetze
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

All of us are children of God through Jesus, yet too often we fail to understand what that means. I can still remember when my family got our first color…

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Read more about the article Please explain: Why should we love our enemies?

Please explain: Why should we love our enemies?

  • Post author:Steven Gabb
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

According to the CliftonStrengths Assessment, my number one strength is “Harmony,” which means that I generally try to steer myself and others away from confrontation and toward reconciliation. I find…

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Read more about the article Bible study: Love one another

Bible study: Love one another

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

For many, Valentine’s Day has become a Hallmark holiday filled with sappy sentiment and red hearts . . . everywhere! The exact details of the original St. Valentine are a…

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Read more about the article The most loving friendship

The most loving friendship

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2022/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance” (2 Thessalonians 3:5). I hope you have a happy Galentine’s Day this Feb. 13. The importance of friends Not…

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Read more about the article Pray for us

Pray for us

  • Post author:Mark Schroeder
  • Post published:2022/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

“Brothers and sisters, pray for us” (1 Thessalonians 5:25). With these words, the apostle Paul concluded his first letter to the Christians in Thessalonica. They would be separated from him…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Shawn Jacobs

Confessions of faith: Shawn Jacobs

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2022/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A man who struggled to understand a God of grace finally finds peace through the gospel. Ryan Wolfe, pastor at Redeemer, Mandan, N.D., looked at his cell phone on the…

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