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“What is my purpose?”

Teenager Yeva asked her dad this question when she was suffering from cancer. But, as her dad writes, it’s not because she was despondent. She really wanted to determine what God’s plans were for her during the short time she had left on this earth. This month, Adam Klingbeil, Yeva’s dad, shares how he answered Yeva, providing valuable thoughts we all should consider.

The August issue of Forward in Christ also tries to answer other important questions, including:

Is one sin worse than another?

How can we prepare our children today to be the church leaders of tomorrow?

Is it sinful to be wealthy?

Don’t miss the biblical insights and practical advice you’ll gain about these topics as you continue to live and serve as a Christian in the world today. 

- Julie Wietzke, managing editor

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