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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A Cloak of Zeal

In Ephesians we read of the armor of God. It speaks of the various parts of the armor of a Roman soldier of the time of Paul, relating each piece to a necessary part of our defense against Satan and...
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Priceless...

Whether we stupidly hang around with the wrong crowd, even just once, and something bad happens or we get ourselves in a bad financial situation and end up with a bad credit rating, everything we do has an impact on...
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Career Choice and the 21st-Century Christian

It is a wonderful blessing to enjoy one's work, and since most adults with full-time jobs spend about half their waking hours at work, that's all the more reason to find work you enjoy. While much can be said about...
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The Art of Murmuring

At one time or another, it seems all sports fans have become coaches.
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Open House 24/7

The real-estate sign draped with a few balloons says, "Open house today." At once, my mind is tempted to stop and see it.
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Pulling Together

In 1885, the World Series of Mule Team Competition was held in Chicago, Illinois.
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Self-Hypnosis

Our perceptions can create an alternate reality.
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Clean Hands

Not all men can publicly state that they have "clean hands."
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Lessons From Missing

"I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games… I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed"—Michael Jordan.
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More Is Better

A passage in Ecclesiastes reminds us of the need to work together with synergy.
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Positives for Older People: Appreciating Old Age, Part 2

If we live out our natural lives, one thing is sure: We will all get old. It’s a 100 percent certainty with no exceptions other than for those who die prematurely. Aging has its trials, but it also has many...
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Mercy

Mercy is not a word commonly used today and most do not understand it. But mercy is a word that should characterize a Christian and reflect the virtues of God and Jesus Christ.
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Lessons From the Canna Lilies

Canna lilies are taller; calla lilies are shorter. Both produce incredible blossoms that today are here and tomorrow are cast upon the compost pile.
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The Military Meaning of the Term to Stand

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13, emphasis added throughout).
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When You're Kicked Down, Get Back Up!

Did you know a baby giraffe can fall more than six feet from its mother's womb and that it usually lands on its back? Ouch!
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Finding God on Facebook?

"To build an authentic, real relationship with God, we have to seek Him off-line."
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Growing Strong Is Not Easy

A whole new meaning to the phrase "kick you when you're down…"
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Lessons of the Snake and Toad

It was a beautiful summer day. Not too hot and not too cool. A perfect day just made for mowing the lawn. I had been mowing for about an hour when I noticed a toad directly in my path. I...
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Hard Tests

Joni's story is a moving and inspiring one.
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Go to the Ant

When I see Noah in the resurrection, I may ask him why he didn't swat the last two flies and mosquitoes when he had the chance.
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