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Read more about the article Woman, here is your son.

Woman, here is your son.

  • Post author:Bruce McKenney
  • Post published:2022/02/24
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

If one were to ask, “What did Jesus do to save us?” most Christians would answer, “He died on the cross to take away our sins.” And that would be…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

Parent conversations: How do we teach our kids to value all people?

  • Post author:Brenda Wagenknecht and Timothy Bourman
  • Post published:2022/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

We can’t all raise our children in New York City like Tim and Amanda Bourman or serve as foster parents for a diverse group of children like Brenda and Steven…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: When parenting philosophies differ

Parent conversations: When parenting philosophies differ

  • Post author:Sarah Reik and Ann Ponath
  • Post published:2021/12/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Is it just me or does it seem like getting along with everyone has gotten harder over the past couple of years? We’re so divided on so many issues. It’s…

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Read more about the article Mind your own business

Mind your own business

  • Post author:Andrew Schroer
  • Post published:2021/08/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

People today say it in different ways. “Stay in your lane, bro.” “You do you and I’ll do me.” “MYOB.” Even if they don’t say it, some seem to wear signs:…

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Read more about the article Honoring government through sacrifice

Honoring government through sacrifice

  • Post author:Daniel Leyrer
  • Post published:2021/02/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

Jesus’ actions during Holy Week provide an example of how we can honor him through the sacrifices we make to honor our government. “Not my president.” “Not my governor.” “Not…

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Read more about the article Give to Caesar and to God

Give to Caesar and to God

  • Post author:Samuel Degner
  • Post published:2021/01/19
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As Christians, our first allegiance is to God, but we also owe the government obedience, honor, and respect. A few weeks before last fall’s election, a homemade sign on a…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How much should I monitor my child online?

Parent conversations: How much should I monitor my child online?

  • Post author:Laurie Gauger-Hested and Rob Guenther
  • Post published:2020/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

This month’s column might not be what you are expecting. It doesn’t include endorsements for the latest security apps to keep your child safe online or to measure how much…

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Read more about the article Getting older. Getting closer.

Getting older. Getting closer.

  • Post author:Glenn L. Schwanke
  • Post published:2020/05/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As a young boy, sometimes I’d think, In the year 2000, I’ll be 45 years old. Wow, that’s old! Guess what? My perspective has changed—in part because the year 2000…

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