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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Linda Sherman

Confessions of faith: Linda Sherman

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2024/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

After many years, a woman finds true happiness, hope, and peace in God’s Word. Linda Sherman says she has been searching for something her entire life. She didn’t find it…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Quinton Jones

Confessions of faith: Quinton Jones

  • Post author:James F. Pope
  • Post published:2024/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A Mormon’s faith journey leads him to South America and back home to Utah, where he finds the biblical truth he had been seeking. On some Sunday mornings, you can…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe

Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2021/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

After years of questioning membership in the church, a father joins his daughter on confirmation day to confess his faith in Christ. Jon-Michael Blowe can jump into high-stress situations with…

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Read more about the article The power of God’s Word

The power of God’s Word

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2020/11/29
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

“Don’t ever downplay what God can do through his Word. It’s dynamite, pure dynamite.” When asked about lessons he has learned in his ministry, Mark Cares, founder of Truth in…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley

Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2019/08/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A woman finds true peace after learning about God’s full forgiveness and grace. “Never have I felt so loved, valued, and taught correctly in my life.” Those are the words of Gina Beasley, member at The Vine, Couer d’Alene, Idaho. Gina was raised in…

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