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Read more about the article My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs

My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2023/01/31
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Parents of a son who lives with a disability share the blessings they've experienced and how they're helping others. Thirty-six years ago, Diane Oldenburg, member at Faith, Fond du Lac,…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Premature twins defy medical odds

My Christian life: Premature twins defy medical odds

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2022/12/27
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A couple and their premature twins witness to the sanctity of life at any age. When I first talk with Makayla Darowski, she is holding her daughter on her lap…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: College student recovers after rare diagnosis

My Christian life: College student recovers after rare diagnosis

  • Post author:Jennifer Yahnke
  • Post published:2022/11/27
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In the darkest days, God’s plan unfolds for a family dealing with a rare disease. Going back and remembering what those weeks were like is scary with a mix of…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran

My Christian life: The reality of being a Vietnam veteran

  • Post author:Glen Zimmerman
  • Post published:2022/10/29
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Serving God can include serving the government as a soldier. The Vietnam War took place during a very disruptive time in our nation’s history. As college students were pushing the…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2022/09/30
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A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: From Air Force sergeant to staff minister

My Christian life: From Air Force sergeant to staff minister

  • Post author:Stephanie Boeckman
  • Post published:2022/08/31
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A retired military sergeant follows God’s plan for his life—right into the public ministry. Mike Tracy, a staff minister with Chaplains in Schools, was born with a heart for ministry,…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2022/07/28
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Faith in God’s love and grace gives a man strength after a surprise diagnosis. Randy Wiessinger has witnessed a lot of difficult situations throughout his life. For 30 years, Randy served…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/06/30
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One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he started thinking…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption

My Christian life: The unique path of embryo adoption

  • Post author:Christa Potratz
  • Post published:2022/05/25
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A couple struggling with infertility embarks on a journey into embryo adoption. Leah Bongard will share with anyone the story of how her son, Isaac, entered the world. It is…

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