Character

"...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." (Philippians 2:15).

As Christians, we are expected to shine as lights in a darkened world, setting an example for those inside and outside the faith. Our character must be refined until it stands out to all who come in contact with us.

Character
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Great Themes of the Bible

The Bible is unified by profound themes running through it. Although it contains a number of major themes, here are three of the most important.
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Proofs of the Bible

God doesn't want blind faith. He wants you to have faith based on solid evidence.
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How to Read, Study and Understand the Bible

Author Bruce Barton called the Bible The Book Nobody Knows. That is practically true, but you can know it.
Yearning to Breathe Free
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Yearning to Breathe Free

Are you also yearning to breathe free? Are your sights set on the goal—even beyond this life?
Pillars of Wisdom: The Rewards of Hard Work
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Pillars of Wisdom: The Rewards of Hard Work

The book of Proverbs is filled with sayings that tell us working hard and doing a job well will lead to rewards while laziness reaps sorrow and poverty.
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The Appalling Gun Culture

Does a nation lose its innocence when its children can't go to school or shop with their parents without risking being shot? I ask that question, as I review some shocking hand gun statistics, not to take sides in the...
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The Ideal Olympics

Sports seem to bring out the highest aspirations and the worst attitudes. Here’s to sports, the Olympics and life.
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Religion With and Without Mercy

Should religion make one more merciful or less merciful? By looking at the attitudes and actions of many religious people around the world, one would conclude less merciful!
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In Contact With God: Answered Prayer on the Coeur d'Alene River

We may find ourselves in a situation in our life when we ask for divine help. But does God care about and give answers to help with the little things in our lives?
George Washington, Mount Rushmore.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Great and Durable Consequences

I tend to be old-fashioned, with a notion that God places rulers and leaders at certain pivotal points of world events, right where He wants them in order to serve His purpose.
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A Place Called Megiddo, Part 2

In last month's article on Megiddo, we raised the question, "How could today's political leaders be deceived by spiritual powers to move armed forces to Jerusalem to fight Christ at His second coming?" Is there something at the site of...
Young Adults Learn Service, Leadership at Challenger II
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Young Adults Learn Service, Leadership at Challenger II

Thirteen young adults from seven states and Germany gathered in southern Arizona from Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 to participate in the Challenger II Rock Climbing program. We were blessed with excellent weather—cool nights and warm days—as we camped in...
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Philippine Youth Essay Contest: What Would You Do to Stir Up Zeal and Urgency?

Last year the Church in the Philippines sponsored an essay contest for youth, ages 13 to 19, based on the question posed during Clyde Kilough's May 14 sermon: "What would you do to stir up zeal and a sense of...
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Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom: Integrity

The righteous man walks in his integrity
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Head-to-Head and Heart-to-Heart

Communication is one of the most important processes of human life. Yet in many ways, it is an area with the greatest need for improvement.
Treasure Digest God's Book of Jewels
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Treasure Digest God's Book of Jewels

'On the day that I make them My jewels.'
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Sauerkraut--More Than Cabbage

A recipe from a dying old man taught me about more than just preserving cabbage. God has His own method of preserving—it’s called conversion.
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Treasure Digest: Treasures in Your Attic

Lay up treasures in heaven, not in your attic.
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Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones

It seems people just naturally like to talk about people. But does what we say help or harm our relationships?
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Additional conditions for answered prayers

Study these following tips that the Bible provides for successful prayer.
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