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Self-Worth

One of the great lies of Satan the devil is that we are worthless. Many hurtful and destructive choices come from a false belief that we do not have intrinsic value, or are damaged beyond repair. But nothing could be further from the truth. Our potential is so great that Jesus Christ gave his life so that we could be cleansed from dead works, and set on a path to eternal life and perfect love.

  • by Keri Sanders
Wanting to be liked by others is not wrong. So how far should we go to impress and grab the attention of others without destroying our future?
  • by Keri Sanders
Our society is losing outgoing concern for others. It's all about me and what I can get. People tear down others to make themselves look better.
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  • by Carol Taylor
Many feel awkward around others and wish they had more friends. The Bible gives an amazingly simple secret for overcoming shyness and having more friends.
  • by Ken Treybig
In the 1980s the self-esteem movement began sweeping through society. It was assumed that people needed a healthy dose of compliments—regardless of their performance or actions—in order to be happy and successful.
  • by United Church of God
All living things are incredible, and humans most of all.
  • by Amanda Stiver
The U.S. states of Utah, Virginia and South Dakota, along with others, are seeking to put limits on the amount of time teens can be under the glow of the tanning bed.
  • by United Church of God
Those who play the piano well have put the time in to practice. God expects us to learn to play the role of His children well too.
  • by United Church of God
There are times when we enjoy a compliment.
  • by United Church of God
"Anything positive is better than negative nothing," wrote Elbert Hubbard.
  • by United Church of God
When shooting at a target from long range, you need to aim high.
  • by United Church of God
There are some who are experts at carrying chips.
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  • by Cecil Maranville
A study by San Diego State University shows a shocking cultural shift in the attitudes and practices of teen girls regarding sex. What should you do to help your teens avoid the pain and suffering this could bring?
  • by Randy Stiver
"You can't roller-skate in a buffalo herd, but you can be happy if you've a mind to." Lines from old songs sometimes sound out of date, but the imagery is interesting. Can we really be happy if we want to?