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
Article

Dirty Talk Does God Care

Profanity and cussing are rampant. You hear it everywhere. Some say it doesn't really matter how we talk. Learn what God says about this important subject.
Article

Smart Youth Avoid Sex

More and more young people in the United States and around the world are deciding to not have sex. Many have decided that abstinence is better. Why are so many making this decision in the face of all the pressures...
Article

Is Everything OK?

Is it true that "anything goes"? Some people believe you can do anything you want in life and it really won't matter. But such shifting values broadcast a dangerous message to teens today. There is cause and effect for every...
Article

Are All Choices Equal?

As we consider the many opportunities and choices before us, the list seems endless.
Article

Does Arrogance Really Work?

The lowly house cat has what appears to be an arrogant demeanor. It seems to get what it wants from its unsuspecting owners. What lesson can Christians learn from the relationship between a cat and its owner?
Article

The Story of Stan Musial

In a time when many sports "heroes" exhibit less than heroic character, here's one sports legend who set a high standard.
Article

Tomorrow Never Comes

How often have you said, "I'll do it tomorrow," or "I'll think about it tomorrow"?
Article

Are You Pulling Your Own Hair?

Do we often overreact to situations without looking within? How can we better cope with offenses in life? Watching our newborn gave us food for thought about how adults react, and how we can better handle hurts and offense ourselves.
Article

Don't Let Familiarity Breed Contempt

Do we give the Bible the respect it deserves?
Article

News for Youth...Youth Court: Teens Try Real Cases

Youth courts have proven to be effective tools for teaching the importance of proper societal conduct.
Article

Christianity--A Way of Life

In this month's issue of Virtual Christian Magazine, we are pleased to bring you several articles that we hope will lead you to a deeper walk with Christ (Ephesians 5:2; Galatians 5:16; Colossians 1:10).
Article

Can You Counter a Degenerating Culture?

As a reader of Virtual Christian Magazine, you are probably disturbed by many of the values of the culture around you--and with good reason. How can we counter the degrading influence of much of popular culture?
Article

New Sexual Revolution

Counterculture parents of the '80s, feminists, the entertainment industry and thinking people who wanted to change a culture that mistreats women unwittingly worked together to start a revolution. The result is a raging social trend that threatens our teens.
Article

Who Determines Right From Wrong?

All across the United States people are involved in a debate about the biblical Ten Commandments. It's ironic that while some Christians vehemently defend the posting of the Ten Commandments, many other Christians believe that these laws have no application...
Article

Christianity Isn't for Wimps

Most people today think being a Christian is easy, but the surprising truth is, the real Christianity of the Bible is challenging and difficult. Do you have the courage and conviction to be a real Christian?
Article

Too Young to Lead?

Being a leader can seem tough and demanding. How old do you have to be before you can lead?
Article

Leadership... Is It for You?

You, the next generation, can accept the challenge to prepare yourselves for your ultimate role in leadership.
Article

Discover the Power of Forgiveness

How important is forgiveness? The greatest benefits may come from granting, not receiving, forgiveness.
Article

Courage in an Age of Apathy

When asked to do something challenging, many respond, "Who, me?" It's as if they don't want to have their peaceful lives disturbed with anything difficult. How about you? Are you willing to be a courageous leader?
a gold nugget
Article

Refining Our Character

In our trials we can take comfort in knowing that God is watching closely.
Subscribe to Character