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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Life Lessons From the Birds

Recently, while reading a book by Christian psychologist Dr. James Dobson, I was introduced to a lesson that I won't soon forget.
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Who's to Blame? Is It Me?

The importance of God's law.
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Maintaining a Sense of Urgency

As the world moves away from God, we must stay close to Him.
Do You Have a Postmodern or a Biblical Worldview?
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Do You Have a Postmodern or a Biblical Worldview?

The world around us rubs off on us even when we don't notice it. What tools does God give us to combat this world's pervasive culture?
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FORWARD! Thanksgiving in the Rearview Mirror

I know, I know, Thanksgiving was three or four weeks ago, and by the time you read this that American holiday is fading in the rearview mirror.
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Turning the Hearts . . . The Movie Your Children See Daily!

Did you know that we are movie stars? Each parent is a star in the movie his or her children see every day. That's right.
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Positives for Older People, Part 1

When the United Nation’s General Assembly designated 1999 as the International Year of Older Persons, it was long overdue.
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Look Upward and Outward

As we go through life's trials and tribulations, we can easily fall prey to discouragement.
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God's Blessing—Old Age

God requires respect for those old in years among us. But these wise individuals can provide many blessings for others, if we will only listen to them and follow their experienced example.
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House Rules

As I was straightening and picking up around the house, I thought about house rules.
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Character in Crisis

Growing crime, divorce, sexual diseases and pornography. What has happened to character and what can be done about it?
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Who Is the Richest?

With this type of wealth, you can never be too rich!
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Does Your Thankfulness Last?

On the Thanksgiving holiday, November 22, citizens of the United States will consider the things for which we are thankful. Many of us will say that we are thankful for life, our nation, our families, our friends, our homes and...
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Addictions and Interventions

An editorial note from Clyde Kilough.
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The Problem With Victory

Today’s ambitious pursuit of excellence can be a double-edged sword. There’s much we can learn from a man Jesus considered great.
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Giving and Getting

"Freely you have received, freely give"
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Renew Your Membership

When Cindy turned 40, her sister gave her a special gift, a membership to a health club.
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How to Stay in the Faith

Forty years ago this July, my wife and I were baptized into the Body of Christ.
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Covetousness Lurks on the Wal-Mart Shelves

There are so many items in a Wal-Mart store that people see that make them say to themselves, "I need that! I want that!"
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Life's Not Fair!

"Why me? When something bad happens, we often think the situation is unfair—yet if we were to really look at life, realizing the amazing calling we have been given to know the truth of God, we would humbly be asking...
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