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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Sowing in Fertile Ground

While working with Herbert Armstrong (a minister and evangelist) as his personal aide, I assisted him with many philanthropic projects. This project in particular continues to yield amazing fruit.
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85 and Still Kicking!

The Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread are upon us again. We're an experienced, seasoned Church. Will we merely glide through the familiar ceremony on Passover night and slip into the pleasant routine of the festival—or will we be renewed...
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Emotional Healing A Biblical Perspective

What does God say about how the pain and suffering experienced in today's world can be healed? The third part of a series by the Focused Education team on abuse.
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United Youth Camps: The Quest for Excellence

Setting high standards does more than help our camp program achieve accreditation. Striving for excellence has eternal rewards.
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Being a Good Soldier

If Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams and Benjamin Franklin conceived the framework of a new nation, George Washington navigated it through its greatest crisis. Few know how well he shouldered the heavy task that fell on him in 1775.
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: Sharing the Front Porch

As the nation's "front porch" has been the location of recent politics, we must consider our own front porch and its place for our political opponents.
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In Brief... Heroin Use on the Rise

Flush with increased spending money and the availability of a lower-priced, purer product, U.S. teens are using heroin at an increasing rate.
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Do You Lack Enthusiasm?

The secret of staying young of heart is found in this article. Learn it well.
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Where Lions Stand Guard

Two lion statues stand guard over the ruins of a once elegant estate. What message do they have for us?
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Going After the Good Stuff

Are you going to buy an expensive Sony Playstation? Would you believe a good book can be far more valuable? Benjamin Franklin said, "The great part of the miseries of mankind are brought upon them by false estimates they have...
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A Child's Worth

Kids make mistakes—that's a simple fact. But that doesn't remove them from the list of the most valued resources on the planet!
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A Revealing Look at Modesty

Does it really make any difference whether we are modest or not? Surprisingly to many, God's Word does give us guidelines on this important subject that work in the 21st century.
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What Is SUCCESS to You?

He Who Dies With the Most Toys--WINS! Do you define happiness by "things"?
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This is the Way, Walk in It: One Moment in Time

Headlines about national and international issues are a daily fare, but every day, somewhere, events are occurring that affect some family for a lifetime. These events, whether for good or bad, take up the "headline space" in their family's personal...
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Media Principles From the Prophets

God's encouragement to Jeremiah and Ezekiel can help us in our approach to preaching the gospel today.
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Too Many Treasures?

Why do I sometimes find myself envying Ma and Laura of the Little House books?
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Will You Jump in the Lake Too?

We are strongly influenced by people around us. Often the actions of others draw us simply because it seems everybody is doing it. Few people give serious thought to consequences or to the future.
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This Is the Way, Walk in It: One Foot at a Time

All of us, at one time or another, have been exhorted to plow forward through life's oncoming challenges with the simple yet profound phrase "one foot at a time."
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A Framework for Reconciliation

Reconciliation is possible if we approach each other in humility, determined not to give offense, in respect, in privacy, if need be with the help of others, with God's backing, in compassion and in a forgiving attitude.
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You Can Make a Difference!

Some shy away from doing anything about the sickening problems of our world because one can easily ask, "Where do I start? What can I do that will make any kind of difference?"
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