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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The Message of Today's Graduation Addresses

Graduation time is here once again! High schools and colleges are honoring students who have worked and studied to receive a diploma or degree. But what messages are these graduates hearing? What themes are drummed into their ears as they...
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Planning for Life--Two Crucial Keys

What steps can you take to make your life a success? How should you begin?
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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts "Honor Your Father and Your Mother"

"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you" (Exodus 20:12).
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Treasure Digest: Turning the Hearts

Problem Solver or Mound Maker?
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Treasure Digest: 10 Daily Questions

As Christians, we need to ask ourselves: How am I really doing?
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Treasure Digest: Pillars of Wisdom

Pillars of Wisdom: Skillful in Life
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Unconditional Surrender

Nearly 60 years ago World War II ended with unconditional surrender. But unconditional surrender is not just for the history books, as it plays a vital part in our relationship with our Savior and conquering King.
You Are Here with boots black and white
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Up Close and Personal

Before over-analyzing people and their problems with all our good answers and quick solutions, we may simply want to talk, share a meal with them and give them some food for thought.
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In An Age of Disillusionment...Forgiveness?

Have we become an unrealistically disillusioned people? Satisfaction with our leaders, institutions and ideals appears to have reached an all-time low. Personal admiration for public figures is hard to come by these days. And young people's search for genuine heroes...
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Do You Choose Happiness?

"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?
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The Power of Habits

How do we get to the point where we do what we know we should do? Can this really be done? The answer is "Yes!" Here's how.
A man pruning a tree branch.
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God's Pruning Process

I agonized over pruning my trees because I thought it would harm them. Pruning, whether physical or spiritual, doesn’t seem pleasant, but it really is necessary for health and growth.
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Living Between the Lines

Can you imagine the chaos of driving without lane markers, traffic signals or rules? More frightening, imagine trying to live life like that!
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Don't Miss the Mark!

I was on duty when the call came in. The supertanker Exxon Valdez had run aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska, unleashing a huge oil spill! Why did it happen? And what lessons are there for us today?
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The Perplexing Absence of Self-control in Sports

Around the world in recent months sporting events have received considerable media attention over the lack of self-control displayed by players, coaches, and fans. One has to wonder, what is going on in the sports world?
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Pluck Out the Eye

In this age of materialism, we all must strive to place our priorities in proper perspective. God’s Word, the Bible, provides the guidance we need daily to put Him first and not allow anything or anyone to take our focus...
Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front.
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This Is the Way Walk in It: Thank God for the Common Man

"God must be a lover of the common people, or He would not have made so many of them."
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Balancing Rights with Responsibilities

The subject of "rights" has been in the news a lot lately. Gay rights, abortion rights, right to die, civil rights to name a few. It seems that we are a culture obsessed with rights. We live in a nation...
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A Wedding for Charles and Camilla

When King Edward VIII had to choose between the British throne and the "woman he loved", he opted for marriage and declined the crown. Edward's problem was that his relationship with the twice divorced Mrs. Simpson was considered to be...
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Treasure Digest: Living Between the Lines

God is the author of order and peace.
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