Character

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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Don't Be a Dilbert

We don't just serve our employers. We are serving Christ with our work, and our reward is more than just what we deposit in our bank account.
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Failure Guaranteed

None of us plan to fail
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Habits--Easy to Form, Hard to Break

We all have stumbling blocks in life, but there’s encouragement to break these habits.
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Something for Nothing?

Goals can be measured in many ways. Are your goals worthy of sacrifice?
Stop, Drop and Follow!
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Stop, Drop and Follow!

In elementary school we learn the critical fire safety phrase "stop, drop and roll." This valuable instruction has saved many physical lives.
Casual Christians
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Casual Christians

George Barna is a famous pollster and author of a number of books specializing in Christian topics.
You Have a Choice
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You Have a Choice

Sometime ago a friend visiting from England and I were ordering dinner at a restaurant. After he ordered a steak, the waitress asked him, "Sirloin or tenderloin? Eight-ounce or 10-ounce? Rare, medium or well-done?" With each question my friend seemed...
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Sibling Rivalry! Causes and Cures

How do you know whether you have it or not? How can you survive it?
Labels-Part 2
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Labels-Part 2

Labels are difficult to remove, but they cause far more trouble than just sticking around.
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Boring Teachers or Lazy Students

A Vertical Thought Commentary
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"We're Mortgaging Our Children's Future!"

Sadly, in our world today, it seems our children are destined to endure pain because of the selfishness and greed of the generation preceding theirs.
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Take Time for Hospitality!

There’s more to the art of hospitality than hosting dinner parties. What does the Bible say about being hospitable, and how can you become a better host—regardless of budget?
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Sailing Ships

Sailing encourages us to have direction in our lives. Are you sailing the right way?
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The Value of Virtue

God defines and is the source of real virtue.
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FORWARD! Religion With Sacrifice

Mahatma Gandhi said that there are seven things—seven deadly social sins—that will destroy a people, society or nation: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, business without ethics, science without humanity, politics without principles and religion without sacrifice.
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Vantage Point - All Education Isn't Equal

The world is awash in education, yet drowning for lack of knowledge in how to get along with others.
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Laughter

There are different types of laughter—some to be enjoyed, and some to be avoided.
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The Enemy of Contentment

Do you find yourself always wanting something more?
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Theft Is Wrong--Plain and Simple

Satan is a master at making evil appealing.
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If Thoughts Could Kill

What we think in our hearts defines who we are (Proverbs 23:7).
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