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Read more about the article Bible study: Baptismal blessings

Bible study: Baptismal blessings

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2022/08/31
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Baptism connects us to our Father in heaven and makes us part of his family. The church has described Baptism as “an individual application of the Word” and the “visible…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2022/07/28
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Faith in God’s love and grace gives a man strength after a surprise diagnosis. Randy Wiessinger has witnessed a lot of difficult situations throughout his life. For 30 years, Randy served…

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Read more about the article To the other ten

To the other ten

  • Post author:Steven Staude
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A letter to the future spouses of our grandchildren. If you are reading this, it means a couple of things have happened. First, my wife and I are in heaven.…

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Read more about the article Q&A: Is Christianity the only religion that gives the certainty of heaven?

Q&A: Is Christianity the only religion that gives the certainty of heaven?

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2022/05/25
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Is Christianity the only religion that gives the certainty of heaven? I want to understand so I can better share the gospel with others. The parable of the blind men…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing

  • Post author:Rachel Hartman
  • Post published:2022/03/31
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After retiring, a couple discovers a church where Martin Luther’s reformed teachings preside and Jesus’ free and all-encompassing grace is preached. During their working years, Jack and Cathie Dearing moved…

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Read more about the article Bible study: God’s attitude is grace

Bible study: God’s attitude is grace

  • Post author:David Scharf
  • Post published:2021/04/28
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Grace is God's unmerited favor toward sinners. However, some are critical of the Bible because it speaks of laws, sin, hell, and judgment. We must understand that the problem is…

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Read more about the article The book of James: Active in good works

The book of James: Active in good works

  • Post author:Richard E. Lauersdorf
  • Post published:2020/09/28
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Paul is described as “the apostle of faith,” John as “the apostle of love,” Peter as “the apostle of hope,” and James as “the apostle of works.” For James, as…

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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
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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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Read more about the article A thought: Trusting what we cannot see

A thought: Trusting what we cannot see

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2020/01/30
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Seeing the little baby in the manger at Christmas fills us all with joy and wonder. It is a universal experience because we have all looked with joy and wonder…

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