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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: Holding up the prophets’ hands

My Christian life: Holding up the prophets’ hands

  • Post author:Janet Klann
  • Post published:2021/10/26
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How one woman turned her mission zeal into a lifetime of service "holding up the prophet's hands". For almost 60 years Delores Griepentrog has been writing letters of encouragement and…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: One man’s battle with anxiety

My Christian life: One man’s battle with anxiety

  • Post author:William Woodington
  • Post published:2021/09/23
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Anxiety can prove to be a good thing. It can draw us back to God and his promises. I recently took my mask off. I am not referring to the…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Heart transplant inspires a life of service

My Christian life: Heart transplant inspires a life of service

  • Post author:Cameron Schroeder
  • Post published:2021/08/28
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A heart transplant confirms a young man’s desire to share the blessings of Jesus with others. Three distinct moments come to mind when Pastor John and Katy Roekle knew their…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Finding true peace through Psalm 23

My Christian life: Finding true peace through Psalm 23

  • Post author:Christine Trettin
  • Post published:2021/07/23
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A woman suffering from cancer shares what Psalm 23 means to her. We all go through the dark valleys. I hope my story can help prepare you for that day…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: An incredible harp-playing journey

My Christian life: An incredible harp-playing journey

  • Post author:Ann M. Ponath
  • Post published:2021/06/29
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Using music to soothe spirits, praise God, and share the gospel. “Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp” (Psalm 147:7). The Bible…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Highlighting the Scriptures through art

My Christian life: Highlighting the Scriptures through art

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2021/05/26
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An artist highlights the Scriptures in new ways through his art. Many would say that our truest passions in life emerge in childhood. But as we move into adolescence and…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Serving in retirement as a vacancy pastor

My Christian life: Serving in retirement as a vacancy pastor

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2021/04/28
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A retired pastor and his wife share the blessings of serving at a vacancy. Over the past nine years, Thomas Hilliard has worked at 24 different places in almost 20…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A man of truth

My Christian life: A man of truth

  • Post author:David Russow
  • Post published:2021/03/16
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From the Depression and working for pennies to becoming a famous artist, a man stays faithful to his Savior. A person of truth, who can find? Especially in our culture!…

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