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Read more about the article Please explain: Where do we get the idea of the Trinity when that word isn’t mentioned in the Bible?

Please explain: Where do we get the idea of the Trinity when that word isn’t mentioned in the Bible?

  • Post author:James Aderman
  • Post published:2022/05/25
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Where do we get the idea of the Trinity when that word isn’t mentioned in the Bible? Have you ever had this conversation at your door? Your visitor asks, “Did…

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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/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

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 Please explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?

Please explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?

  • Post author:Robert Raasch
  • Post published:2021/01/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

For many people, it’s an Old Testament Bible story that is confusing, even alarming. For every Sunday school student who has colored the picture of Abraham lifting his knife over…

Continue ReadingPlease explain: Why did God cruelly command Abraham to sacrifice his son?
Read more about the article Christmas glory

Christmas glory

  • Post author:Gary Baumler
  • Post published:2020/11/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The lights, the flames, and the bright Christmas displays are only dim reminders of the great glory of Christmas. Christmas is a time of glory. Consider the glory the apostle…

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Reflections of a mother

  • Post author:Beverly Fulmer
  • Post published:2020/05/06
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A card on Mother’s Day brings memories of God’s strength and care. Beverly Fulmer Today is another Mother’s Day. I am looking forward to seeing the card Brian has picked…

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Read more about the article He was listening

He was listening

  • Post author:Pamela Holz
  • Post published:2020/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A unique thank-you note reminds a mom that her son was listening. IT WAS UNEXPECTED—the note in February from my 22-year-old college senior son. He admitted that it was a…

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Read more about the article The divine family

The divine family

  • Post author:Joel Gawrisch
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are united in planning and carrying out our salvation. Joel J. Gawrisch Marriage requires commitment and unity. Once husband and wife begin…

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Read more about the article Episode 28 – Raising godly men – November 2018

Episode 28 – Raising godly men – November 2018

  • Post author:Rob Guenther
  • Post published:2018/11/17
  • Post category:Podcast/Parent Conversations/FIC Series

Wondering how to help your son grow into a godly man? Have you considered a Man-up Challenge? Rob Guenther and his son, Josiah, share the details of their Man-Up Challenge…

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