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.

The Power of Patience
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The Power of Patience

How long are we willing to wait for God? One hour? One day? Five days? Would we wait 10 days? Or is that too long to wait? How willing are we to obey Him—to do things His way?
Are Our Children Called (part 1)
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Are Our Children Called (part 1)

This doctrinal study paper, originally published in November 1998, provides an in-depth look into the topic of whether the children of members of God's Church are called and how the answer to that question affects the expectations and approach parents...
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Don't Take It in Vain

Nothing God does is in vain. Why use His name that way?
Resolve to Be Optimistic
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Resolve to Be Optimistic

Even for strong Christians who are grounded in their faith, discouragement can easily sneak its way into hearts and minds as life deals out turmoil.
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The Wisdom Promise

Have you ever noticed how many promises are in the Bible?
The Path to Godly Character
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The Path to Godly Character

God gives us a calling that sets us on a path of change for the rest of our lives.
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Silly Gods and American Idols?

Have any idols that need dethroned in your life?
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FORWARD! Integrity of Heart, Skillfulness of Hand

What immediately comes to mind when you think of the attributes of King David?
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In Brief... Church Leaders Sign Manhattan Declaration

Citing conscience issues with several social trends, 145 religious leaders have signed what they call the Manhattan Declaration, saying they will not cooperate with laws that could be used to compel their groups to participate in or support abortions, same-sex...
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Feel Good vs. Real Good

Instead of a service based on happy feelings, imagine a church leader so passionate about God's truth that when the people blatantly dishonored God's instructions, he started throwing things around and chasing them out of the establishment?
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White Garments

The command to keep our garments clean extends to our spiritual life as well.
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The Price of Freedom

Jesus offers freedom—but are we willing to pay the price?
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Church Leaders Sign Manhatten Declaration

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Out of the Frying Pan...

We must remain strong and not go back to the same sin that has snared us.
Keys to Inner Peace
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Keys to Inner Peace

"There's no dollar sign on a peace of mind, this I've come to know." This surprisingly rare bit of wisdom snuck into our popular culture through a recent song.
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Creating a Mud Room

As the mother of three young children, I often wished for a mudroom.
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Me First

The world today has an attitude of selfishness completely opposite of what God encourages.
King Manasseh: A Study in Contrasts
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King Manasseh: A Study in Contrasts

One of the most inspiring stories in the Bible is also a study in contrasts as violent as any recorded in Scripture.
I Am the Biggest Loser, and You Can Be Too!
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I Am the Biggest Loser, and You Can Be Too!

What does it take to beat one of the most serious health problems in the United States? Those same lessons can help us in our everyday battles to maintain a healthy spiritual life too!
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Keep Your Focus on the Target

It’s easy to become distracted by the world, but we must maintain clear vision of our goal.