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.

What Does it Mean that Jesus Learned Obedience?
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What Does it Mean That Jesus Learned Obedience by What He Suffered?

In Hebrews 5:8, it says, “Even though Jesus was God’s Son, He learned obedience from the things He suffered.” What does this mean? God is all-powerful. He's omnipotent. Being God, how is it possible that He would need to “learn”...
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Preparing for God's Passover and Unleavened Bread Holy Days

Carolyn Prater shares Days of Unleavened Bread and Passover thoughts and inspiration.
A broken pot.
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Cynicism: An Enemy To Defeat

Cynicism is a very insidious affliction and will result in eternal death unless we repent of it.
Oscar Night Chivalry
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Oscar Night Chivalry

I watched the Oscars last night.
Society's Five Rotten Apples: Part 2-A Pill Without a Prayer
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Society's Five Rotten Apples: Part 2 - A Pill Without a Prayer

Again we ask: Why is the world the way it is? What’s shaped our society and the kind of people we are? We’ve come up with all kinds of great things, like technology, medicine and governing constitutions. But the way...
How Smooth are You in God’s Hands?
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How Smooth are You in God's Hands?

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72 Hours to Chaos

How thin is civilization's veneer? What could cause average people to steal or turn violent? Learn how not to fear such chaos.
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What Does It Mean To "Despise Your Youth?"

Paul wrote to Timothy, "Let no one despise your youth." What does that mean for the young Christian today?
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The Dangers of Success

All humans strive to be successful in whatever venture they do.
When People Fail Us
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When People Fail Us

Monday I read that Ron Paul asked the United Nations to force the owners of RonPaul.com to give the web domain to him. It's an ironic story because Ron Paul is famously against America being part of of the United...
Walking the Talk
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Walking the Talk

Where what we preach meets how we live.
The Search for Wisdom
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The Search for Wisdom

A wise old sage often told me to surround myself with wise men. I suppose it comes from Proverbs 13:20: "He that walks with wise men shall be wise, but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."
Rotten apple on concrete.
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Society's Five Rotten Apples: Part 1- Bad Philosophy and Corrupt Theories

Why is the world the way it is? What’s shaped our society and the kind of people we are? We’ve come up with all kinds of great things, like technology, medicine and governing constitutions. But the way we live is...
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Holding the Moral Line

Part 2 of an analysis of the Boy Scouts' decision to openly allow gays in membership and leadership.
Shadow of a man
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Does Cheating Really Work?

Is God Our Conductor?
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Is God Our Conductor?

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Time to Live Clean?

Lance Armstrong confesses to doping and cover up. What's the lesson for all of us?
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Hall of Fame or Hall of Shame?

Should accusations of steroid use keep a retired player from Baseball's Hall of Fame?
Photo of Abraham Lincoln
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Lincoln's Qualities of Leadership

A major new movie examines the life and accomplishments of President Abraham Lincoln. What was it that made him an effective and inspirational leader?
Water pouring into a wood bucket.
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The Art of Appreciation: The Bucket Fillers

Each of us has a figurative "bucket" waiting to be filled. How can you fill your own and others'?