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Parent conversations: How can I keep my child engaged in attending church?

Parent conversations: How can I keep my child engaged in attending church?

  • Post author:Phil Huebner and Kelly Huet
  • Post published:2020/01/19
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

Let’s be honest. Worshiping with children does not always feel . . . worshipful. I believe that most parents desperately want to engage their children in worship—but we just don’t…

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Parent conversations: Dealing with stress

Parent conversations: Dealing with stress

  • Post author:Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2019/12/07
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ/Parent Conversations

From day-to-day stressors like homework and whom to sit next to at lunch to larger stressors like changing schools or facing a family medical issue, our children are not immune…

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Teen Talk: Walking on a tightrope

Teen Talk: Walking on a tightrope

  • Post author:Natalie Zirbel
  • Post published:2019/12/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Life’s challenges seem difficult, but God is there to help. Natalie Zirbel Growing up, I lived on a farm. My siblings and I loved living on the farm, and there…

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Teen Talk: Jesus is our home

Teen Talk: Jesus is our home

  • Post author:Lydia Buxa
  • Post published:2019/10/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

No matter how we feel about our home on this earth, we have an eternal home in heaven waiting for us. Lydia Buxa When I was younger, my dad was…

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Teen Talk: We pray

Teen Talk: We pray

  • Post author:Joshua Van Sluytman
  • Post published:2019/06/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Time with Grandpa brought lessons about praying to our heavenly Father. Joshua Van Sluytman When I was little, I enjoyed spending time with my grandpa on the farm. My favorite time was riding with him on the tractor while…

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Teen Talk: Proof doesn’t change anything

Teen Talk: Proof doesn’t change anything

  • Post author:Gilbert Haw
  • Post published:2019/04/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Thomas wanted proof. We simply believe what God tells us. Gilbert Haw Do you remember the story of Thomas? After Jesus rose from death, he appeared before his disciples. Most…

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Teen Talk: Strength in sorrow

Teen Talk: Strength in sorrow

  • Post author:Kelsie Bramstedt
  • Post published:2019/02/01
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Even when we don’t understand all that happens in life, God gives us hope and peace. Kelsie Bramstedt I woke up to my alarm clock on Tuesday, thinking it was…

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