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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Pop Quiz

It all comes down to doing to others as you want them to do to you.
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Why Do We Have Standards in the Church?

How does submitting to our spiritual parents through compliance with Church standards prepare us for the Kingdom of God?
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The Scoffer

Dear friends, How should we deal with criticism?
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What Do You Mean: Wise and Harmless?

Wolves? Snakes? Doves? What was Jesus trying to tell us?
Happiness and the Secret Path
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Happiness and the Secret Path

So few find the way to happiness, it must be a well-hidden secret. But today's your lucky day—the secret will be revealed!
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The Single Malady

As a single, I was suffering from a sickness I didn’t recognize, but I found a solution in Scripture that gave me true satisfaction and eventually a soul mate!
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FORWARD! God's Perfect Timing

Late in the fall of 2002, the plant where I worked was going to close, and I remember thinking how great it would be if I could once again work for the Church. I remember praying earnestly that the Church...
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Hold on to Your Christian Values... Even in College

You may have carefully planned your class load or electives, but you probably have not considered the need for help in keeping your Christian perspective intact. Here's a discussion by three Christian professors giving their best advice for students
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One Ounce Short

Hi friends, Here’s an interesting story of cause and effect.
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There Are Pianos to Be Moved

Do you have what it takes to get the job done?
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Journey to Happiness

Happiness isn’t a destination. It’s part of the journey of life.
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Where Lions Stand Guard

Hi friends, So we’re supposed to believe that whoever dies with the most stuff wins, right?
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Sound Bite Decisions or Heart

Wouldn't it be nice if we could, like God, see below the surface of a candidate and look at his or her "heart"—the character and substance of the person?
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Just a Minute...

What are you doing with your time?
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The Great Chicago Fire

Resilient Chicago rose from the ruins.
What You Need to Know About School Bullies
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What You Need to Know About School Bullies

Here are some steps you should take if you or someone you know is being bullied.
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Studying Obituaries

How can we choose our own legacy?
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Greater Than Gold

Throughout the ages, gold has had an incredible pulling power. In 1855, it called men across continents and oceans to the gold fields of Otago, New Zealand. Is it possible that there exists something more powerful than gold?
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God's Bailout Plan to Solve Permanently Our Economic Problems

The fundamental cause of the recent economic developments in the United States is not economic but spiritual—human nature.
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Escaping the Doldrums

Make life work better by learning how to navigate to fresh air and cool blowing breezes.
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