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Read more about the article Q&A: Is God fair?

Q&A: Is God fair?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/02/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

How is it fair that as a faithful Christian I’m constantly struggling yet the unchurched people around me seem to live carefree lives? Let's start by looking at what fair…

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Read more about the article I repent in dust and ashes

I repent in dust and ashes

  • Post author:Paul Janke
  • Post published:2023/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Lent is a season for acknowledging with sorrow that our sins caused the Son of God to suffer and die. Job was terrified. He had come to realize the error…

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Read more about the article Please explain: The world is a mess. Why doesn’t Jesus do something about it?

Please explain: The world is a mess. Why doesn’t Jesus do something about it?

  • Post author:David Valleskey
  • Post published:2022/10/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The world is a mess. Why doesn't Jesus do something about it? It happened again. This time on May 24, 2022, in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Twenty-one shot…

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Read more about the article The umbrella of God’s wisdom

The umbrella of God’s wisdom

  • Post author:Daniel Habben
  • Post published:2021/09/23
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

“[Job said,] ‘Oh, that I had someone to hear me! I sign now my defense—let the Almighty answer me’ ” (Job 31:35). Have you ever traveled in a country where…

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Read more about the article Bible study: God cares

Bible study: God cares

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2020/08/31
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Does God really care? Not only does God care for this world, but he is also genuinely interested in each one of us. The Bible is full of beautiful passages…

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Read more about the article Light for our path: Is it a sin to want to die from a terminal illness?

Light for our path: Is it a sin to want to die from a terminal illness?

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2019/09/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

I am dealing with a terminal illness and am tired of the suffering and pain this is causing me and my family. I am scared to die, but is it a sin to want…

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