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.

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This is the Way, Walk in It: Running Toward the Flame

The job of a fireman is "to run toward fire, while everyone else is running away."
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In Brief... World News Review: America's Need to Rediscover Biblical Values

Outwardly one may certainly blame the tragic loss of so many lives on sheer complacency and a disturbing lack of airport security, but the behind-the-scenes culprit may be declining American values.
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My Name Is Gossip

Words impact us either positively or negatively. "THINK" before you speak.
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Sticks and Stones

We often use our words as weapons. We forget how seemingly harmless phrases can carry a hurtful meaning.
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Crowns of Glory

The senior citizens of United have contributed so much to us for so long. They deserve our honor and appreciation.
Police car outside of house.
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This Is The Way, Walk in It: Just Outside My Window

I'm sure that at one time or another, all of us have been startled by an unexpected sound in the middle of the night. Normally, you hope it's just the cat knocking over an item on a table or the...
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In Brief... Internet Pornography Affects Christians

By now we are used to hearing statistics such as a fifth of our youth are solicited while surfing the Internet and that a virtual flood of pornography is increasingly available to on-line users.
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Partitioning Morality

"Does having an extramarital affair mean that a government official is unfit to hold office?" This and related questions have been the focus of the U.S. news media throughout the summer of 2001. Is the subject newsworthy, or is it...
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Restoration

Racism is an abhorrent evil that plagues the earth, but it will not be erased by conferences that continue to foster suspicion and mistrust. Nor will the legacy of slavery be salved by payments of money to any group historically...
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What I Learned in Jail

Teaching art to prisoners has been enlightening to me.
rows of blue seats inside an airplane
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Don't Be An Ugly American

Whether our Feast destination is a hundred miles away or 10,000, each of us represents God and a part of His end-time work to those we come in contact with.
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God's Holy Convocations

Are we giving proper attention to physical details in preparing for God's Sabbaths?
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The Battle for the Human Mind

The first line of defense is knowing the enemy and his tactics. How can we guard our minds from the pervasive influence of secular humanism?
A very large salmon being held by a fisherman.
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This is the Way, Walk in It: No Fishin' Allowed in School

So, how big was that fish?
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In Brief... World News Review: Hands On Parents Key to Curbing Teen Alcohol Abuse

The average age at which U.S. teens start drinking is 16-down from 18 in the 1960s.
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Dancing With Indecency

Are you aware of the latest dance craze? Freak dancing is sweeping the western world, thanks to the promotion MTV has given it over the past several years. Kids and school administrators clash over whether it's acceptable. Parents seem uncertain...
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How to Say No (Without Losing Your Friends)

Sometimes if you don't say no you can end up hurting yourself. The challenge is in learning to say no without offending others and losing friends.
a person dressed in Medieval clothing and protective gear, holding a sword
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What Price Peace?

So many have paid the ultimate price in war. But are we willing to pay the price of peace?
a professionally, dressed woman leaning against the wall of a meeting room
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Here's to New Adventures . . .

Some people call them trials. I call them adventures because they give us the opportunity to learn and to take a step forward.
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You Were Born to Win!

When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to win!
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