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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 Q&A: When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we praying for?

Q&A: When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we praying for?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2023/01/30
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When we pray, "Your kingdom come," what are we praying for?  The word kingdom is short for “king’s dominion.” What does Jesus have dominion over? Everything! However, when we pray,…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Boggs family

Confessions of faith: Boggs family

  • Post author:Stephanie Boeckman
  • Post published:2022/12/27
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A WELS family with Catholic roots stands in amazement of God’s enduring grace and faithfulness. Why are you WELS? For John Boggs, a first-generation Lutheran with Catholic roots, the answer…

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Read more about the article God’s perfect timing

God’s perfect timing

  • Post author:Jaclyn Olson
  • Post published:2022/11/26
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Elizabeth shares the story of how God taught her about his perfect timing. My entire life was spent in service to the Lord. I am a descendant of Aaron, the…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: John Jia

Confessions of faith: John Jia

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/10/29
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A school open house provides an opportunity to reach a Chinese family and start a new cross-cultural ministry. John Jia, a member at Reformation, San Diego, Calif., has a heart…

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Read more about the article Supporting future called workers

Supporting future called workers

  • Post author:Nicole Tessmer
  • Post published:2022/08/30
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“There always seems to be enough,” says John Eich, pastor at Good Shepherd, Alma, Mich. “And that’s just the wonderful encouragement our Lord gives us.” Eich and the congregation of…

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Read more about the article Please explain: If I worry, am I doubting God?

Please explain: If I worry, am I doubting God?

  • Post author:Aaron Bublitz
  • Post published:2022/07/28
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If I worry, am I doubting God? Are you doubting God if you worry? Possibly not. But also, maybe, yes. So it’s a good question to ask and a wise…

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Read more about the article Please explain: What is the point of praying?

Please explain: What is the point of praying?

  • Post author:Benjamin Tomczak
  • Post published:2022/06/30
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If God already knows what he is going to do for us and for others, what is the point of praying? Katie was worried about her husband’s business trip. She…

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Read more about the article Teen talk: Do you believe this?

Teen talk: Do you believe this?

  • Post author:Philip Treptow
  • Post published:2022/05/20
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Christ, who lived and died and rose again so that we could be in heaven someday, helps us fight through the pain when a loved one dies. Philip Treptow “Do…

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